Over the past ten years there has been a mini-boom in the number of women taking on truck driving careers. It's understandable. In the past, truck drivers needed to be strong and well bulked up in the upper part of…
Loaders are already working away, preparing the way to spring and summer work. Spring is not that far away although you wouldn't know it given some of the weather conditions at present. However, in some areas, the snow is turning…
As we improve the technology of modern heavy earthmoving equipment the skills of operators are becoming more refined. This is especially true of grader operators who have laser and GPS technology to deal with. Add to this the introduction of…
One of the most lucrative careers in the heavy equipment industry is that of a crane operator. They are well paid, work under good conditions, and are always in demand. Your career as a crane operator starts with an accredited…
Bulldozers in one form or another have been responsible for much of what we call home. From the woodlands that were cleared to make way for agriculture to the swamps and grasslands that have been cleared to make way for…
How long do you think backhoes have been around? Backhoes came to life in the mid 1950s when someone had a brain wave and decided to add a shovel to the front of a tractor and hoe to the rear.…
Excavators come in a variety of sizes these days. From giant lumbering beasts to compact units that can get into some pretty tight places. Not only are they available in a range of sizes, they also have a wide range…
We are entering an era where the skills of yesterday may not be adequate enough to continue with today's equipment. At the same time, who wants to lose skilled and knowledgeable employees just because of new equipment. On-training is perhaps…
If you are, or have been, a member of the military, or a spouse or dependent of a member of the military, past or present, then you may be eligible for financial aid that may help you undertake one of…
If you have ever thought about a truck driving career then now is certainly a good time to give it some more thought. Our economy is still shaky yet the demand for truck drivers is going up. Once our economy…