Were you fascinated by big trucks, bulldozers and cranes when you were a youngster? Did you ever dream of operating a real one as you pushed your toys through the sand pit? There are many children that do, girls included,…
Skid steer loaders have become one of the most popular machines on a building site and it all comes down to costs. Skid steer loaders are much cheaper to purchase, easier to maintain, and only require half the fuel compared…
Career re-training has become an important option for many as working opportunities start to dry up and unemployment in some sectors starts to grow. Heavy equipment is one area where spending is increasing, especially in areas involving public infrastructure such…
The most valuable employees in any business are the ones that can multi-skill. These days, when employers are forced to lay off workers, the last to go are generally those that are multi-skilled. It makes sense, of course. If you…
If you start a career off on the right footing, you will often find there are many directions you can take. Heavy equipment careers are one good example. A thorough grounding in a range of machinery can prepare you well…
Obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) opens the door to a wide variety of truck driving careers. That one license covers drivers for many different types of trucks ranging from the humble dump truck to the large interstate rigs you…
For the last couple of months there has been a lot of interest in the events involving the miners trapped in Chile. It's these types of events that bring home the real need for workplace safety. Heavy equipment safety goes…
When I suggest you can sit in the seat of a bulldozer for free, I am not talking about joy rides. I am talking about real down-to-earth experience and when I say 'free', I really do mean free. ATS Heavy…
Dump trucks come in all shapes and sizes and are generally found around construction sites. When thinking about a dump truck, the image generated is generally of a large vehicle with a deep tray on the back that can be…
The US economy is still going through turbulent times with unemployment high across many sectors. This is a situation that creates numerous problems, one of which is the nervousness of those looking to change careers. A lot of money is…