Extending Tire Life
With 80 percent of all off-highway and mining truck tires failing before they wear out, it's important for operators to know how to extend tire
5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators
More businesses need heavy equipment operators as current operators continue to retire and new businesses are formed. Upskilling is a must to stay competitive and
Simformed – January/February 2025
In This Issue Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Training Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic Maintenance Tips
TCAT Knoxville Includes HEO Apprenticeship Training
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Knoxville began offering Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training in 2022 to address the workforce needs of construction businesses and
Caterpillar’s 2025 Global Operator Challenge Features Cat® Simulators
Caterpillar recently announced the 2025 Global Operator Challenge, where operators from around the world will compete against each other using construction equipment. This year, participating
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Mining Truck
Avoid unplanned maintenance on your Mining Truck by practicing correct operating procedures. Haul trucks will stay in production longer with proper use, including conducting a
Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic
With more than 31,200 new heavy equipment operator positions expected to be added to the Canadian workforce between 2022 and 2031, proper training will be
Simformed November/December 2024
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators Small Dozer System Cat Simulators Motion System Provide Real-World Machine Behavior, Making Heavy Equipment Operating Learning More Effective and Realistic HMS
Cat® Simulators Motion System Provides Real-World Machine Behavior
When Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC) in Chesapeake, Ohio, launched its adult Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program for adult learners in 2021, the directors
Master Operating the Small Dozer
Learn Backfilling, V‑Ditching and More with the New Cat® Simulators Small Dozer System Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training