Have you ever thought about truck driving for a living; in particular, have you ever thought about driving dump trucks. Getting your certification to drive dump trucks is a smart career move. It not only gives you a job that…
When it comes to heavy equipment, most people overlook tractors. There is a perception that tractors are primarily agricultural in use. While they have an enormous place in agriculture, you can also see tractors in use in construction and mining…
Heavy equipment careers have allowed all kinds of people to make rewarding career changes. There are a number of reasons why people are drawn to heavy equipment careers, but money has a lot to do with the choice. If you…
Training to use heavy equipment is one of the smartest career decisions that any construction worker can make. If you have been involved in the unskilled labor side of construction, you will know exactly how limiting a lack of skills…
Carpentry is a highly rewarding profession that is relatively easy to break into. If you are already in a job, it might be hard for you to give up your income to undertake an apprenticeship or an intensive training program…
What are front loaders and why would you want to drive one? Front loaders are also known as front-end loaders and sometimes simply as loaders. They are a great piece of heavy equipment, with an enormous range of functionality. They…
Backhoes come in all types of sizes. You will see small backhoes that are suitable for working in tighter spaces and much larger backhoes for bigger construction projects. A good training course will prepare you for operating any size. Backhoes…
Financial aid is something that people really need to take care about. There are people that would argue that it is best to avoid financial aid whenever possible. Many people overburden themselves with debt, the sub-prime mortgage fiasco has taught…
What do hardhats have to do with heavy equipment safety? When you are in the vehicle, nothing really, hardhats have a lot more to do with workplace safety than heavy equipment safety. If you are in a covered vehicle a…
Getting financial aid can literally mean the difference between subsistence living and an exciting, rewarding career. Heavy equipment training can be expensive; we make no secret of that. The reason why heavy equipment training costs what it does is that…