Truck drivers transport almost three-fourths of the country’s freight, and 80 percent of communities depend on trucks to deliver their essentials, including medicine, food, and building supplies. The trucking industry has faced a driver shortage for more than a decade.…
As of February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require all entry level commercial drivers to be trained by an FMCSA approved and registered entry-level driver Training Provider in order to be eligible to obtain a…
The construction industry has jobs for individuals who can operate different kinds of machines and heavy equipment. To find employment in this field, you will need to undergo specialized training and know the proper safety procedures so you can do…
There are times when a heavy equipment company must look at the painful reality of needing some specialized training before that company can be competitive. Whether that specialized training is needed for a few of your staff or an entire…
Much of the heavy equipment out there is transported on the back of a flatbed truck -- and if the operator of the heavy equipment is able to load the machinery, drive it where it needs to go, and unload…
Some people are a bit surprised when they see that Associated Training Services offers Class-A Commercial Drivers License training. Unless you are in the industry, one might think that truck drivers drive trucks and heavy equipment operators operate heavy equipment.…
The role of a heavy equipment operator has changed little over the years. They use their heavy equipment to move earth - in fact, in some circles, heavy equipment is referred to as either earth moving equipment or heavy earth…