Why Truck Drivers Work Holidays
Now that Memorial Day is over, let's have a frank talk about holidays and truck driving. If you think that you'll be one of those rare truck drivers who are always home on every holiday, then you might rethink your…
Why You Should Have a CDL
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a requirement if you want to get behind the wheel of a load-carrying vehicle and drive it. That's true whether you want to drive a dump truck from one construction site to another or…
5 Ways to Increase Your Heavy Equipment Income
If you've been working as a heavy equipment operator and are looking for ways to increase your income, have I some ideas for you. The surest way to increase your income is to specialize in a particular skill. Here are…
Heavy Equipment Job Listings: August 30, 2014
Heavy Equipment School has a good list of available jobs this week. We hope you find something you can sink your teeth into. Take a look at these: Paw Paw, MI hiring heavy equipment operators. Marshfield, WI hiring Class-A CDL…
Why Do You Need A CDL For Heavy Equipment?
Technically, you do not need a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to operate heavy equipment, it's true. But if you have your CDL, you are going to be much more valuable to an employer, and it can make the difference between…
Kick The New Year Off Right
Now is the time to think about what you want to do with your career in the coming year. December is often a time of reflection for many people. Truck drivers are no different. Think about this past year and…
Earn Your Class A License
As Baby Boomers begin to retire, more and more truck driving jobs will become available. When they do, that opens the door for more people to step into these jobs. In order to obtain a truck driving job, however, you…
Heavy Equipment Job Listings: March 9, 2013
Truck drivers and heavy equipment operators are in demand this week, so much so that some employers are dropping in to see us in person, looking for recent graduates. If you require more information on these or any other jobs…
Heavy Equipment Operators Need To Be Team Players
If you have a desire to be a heavy equipment operator, you will need to understand that your role on a construction site goes beyond just operating your equipment. You will often see heavy equipment operator job vacancies that include…
Dump Truck Drivers – Start At Dawn And Home For Dinner
Dump truck drivers often work long hours. For some drivers, it's a dawn-to-dusk job. For most, it's an early start and an early finish. Some dump truck drivers are home in time to greet the kids from school - mind…