Dump Trucks Used To Be A Boy’s Toy
There was a time when boys grew up playing with trucks and girls grew up playing with dolls. These days, boys and girls play with trucks (and probably dolls) and for some, it's hard to take that child out of…
The Steps Required To Obtain A Commercial Drivers License
Obtaining a Commercial Drivers License is not difficult. Many people can obtain their license inside of four weeks; for most people, a six to seven week period is the norm. If you have the time at home, you can get…
Heavy Equipment Operator Training – Removing The Cost Barrier
One of the frustrations that confront millions of people around the nation is the cost of training to either start a career, or to change careers. Training isn't free unless you can hook into a government sponsored training program. In…
Which Is The Easiest Truck To Drive?
What's the hardest truck to drive? Long distance semi-trailer drivers spend long hours behind the wheel whilst a local dump truck drivers could be getting in and out of the cab a dozen or more times a day. Are bigger…
Heavy Equipment Job Listings: April 20, 2013
This week's jobs include two that reinforce our belief that heavy equipment operators should have a commercial drivers license. There are two employers who are looking for truck drivers and heavy equipment operators - if you can fulfill both rolls,…
Add A Commercial Drivers License For A More Diverse Heavy Equipment Operator Career
Heavy equipment operators who can operate a range of equipment are always in high demand. If you have commercial drivers license (CDL) and some experience transporting heavy equipment on flat bed tractor trailers, then you'll be in even higher demand.…
Heavy Equipment Job Listings: April 13, 2013
The jobs market is as fickle as ever this week with almost every job listed on our dedicated jobs website being for truck drivers. It does make for a change since we have seen a domination of heavy equipment operators…
Want To Earn More Money As A Heavy Equipment Operator?
Everyone wants a bigger pay check each month, however, convincing your employer you deserve more money is often a difficult task. There are several ways you can help your cause, and most of them revolve around how flexible and important…
Heavy Equipment Job Listings: March 2, 2013
Spring must be approaching, and rapidly too judging by the number of heavy equipment operators required this week. There is also a smattering of truck drivers and crane operators required. It's also a timely reminder for heavy equipment operators that…
The Changing Face Of Heavy Equipment Operator Careers
Employers are changing their focus as modern heavy equipment becomes easier to operate. In years gone by, you could specialize in one piece of heavy equipment, let's say a bulldozer, and spend your whole working life just operating that equipment.…