When it comes to road construction, the one vehicle that seems to be constantly on the go is the dump truck. If you undertake dump truck training then prepare yourself for non stop activity.

The bulldozers may come in and level the area for a new road, it is the dump truck that ha to remove all the excess. Once that job is done, the dump truck is then required to bring in the material used a base for the road – often gravel. The dump truck driver doesn’t just dump the base, if you watch them in action, they spread the base evenly as they dump it over the prepared surface.

Dump truck training is not that difficult and follows the fundamentals of general truck driver training including the requirements, knowledge and skill required to gain your CDL.

ATS has five truck driver training centers located in Wisconsin, Ohio, Virgina, Colorado and Southern California. With over 45 years experience in truck driver training, we know exactly what employers need when it comes driving knowledge and skills.

There are hundreds of transport companies that come to us looking for their driver requirements – why? Because we have developed a reputation for producing drivers that are well trained and ready to commence work from day one.

If your considering a career as a dump truck driver – visit our web site or call for use more information and to discuss your dump truck training options. Just remember, the life of a dump truck driver is a busy one.

The economic stimulus package has seen billions of dollars allocated to construction work in the transport sector with new roads and bridges being planned across the nation. These projects are going to require the use of a lot of heavy equipment and much of this equipment needs transporting, generally on flat bed tractor trailers. Truck drivers require a commercial drivers license (CDL) to drive these trucks and to obtain your CDL, you need training.

ATS have been involved in truck driver training for over forty years. We deliver training that ensures those that graduate are well prepared to pass their CDL assessments – both written and practical. Our training prepares individuals to work in the fields of equipment transporting, dump trucks/trailers, sand and gravel, paving, concrete/asphalt,and construction materials. These are the drivers that will be required to rebuild our economy through the various construction projects planned.

The truck driving program offered by ATS involves classroom instruction covering subjects such as Department of Transportation rules, safety and safe operation of equipment, Commercial Driver License regulations, logbooks, and hazardous materials. “Hands-on” instruction includes backing and other close quarter maneuvers, pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling and of course actual driving on both highways and city roads.

The demand for truck drivers capable of driving these construction related trucks is set to explode as every state across the nation commences their road projects almost simultaneously. I know truck drivers are good at their jobs, but I cannot see them being twenty places at once. The only solution of course is to employ more drivers – a lot more.

ATS have truck driver training (CDL) schools in Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia, Colorado and Southern California – Our truck drivers have been known to drive coast-to-coast – we certainly have truck driving training covered coast-to-coast. If you have a yearning for truck driving as a career – act now while the opportunities are there.

CDL training gives you the best chance of obtaining a license. But why do you need one? If you are looking for a career as a tractor-trailer driver, in other words a semi-trailer driver, then you are required to hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License commonly known as a CDL.

The CDL was introduced by an act of Congress known as The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. The aim of the act was to improve highway safety and to provide a minimum set of standards across the nation. Each state has retained the powers of assessing and issuing the licenses.

Holding a CDL has been compulsory for driving large trucks since 1992. So, to obtain your CDL, you will need to pass a knowledge based and practical skills based test administered by your state. CDL training should first take you through all the requirements needed to pass your written and practical tests.

Your training doesn’t finish there. CDL training could also include areas such as air brake knowledge, (T) Double/Triple Trailers, (P) Passenger transport, (N) Tank Vehicle, and (H) Hazardous Materials. If you pass the tests associated with those specialist areas your CDL will be endorsed with the appropriate letter. This means you can operate vehicles involved in that specialist area. Hazardous materials (H) is one of the most common endorsements.

ATS’s CDL training program involves both classroom and behind the wheel training. In the training room, student truck drivers are instructed in the procedures and techniques to safely operated a tractor trailer. You will be trained in all areas that will be tested on including topics such as proper log book practices.

AT ATS, your practical time is just that, time behind the wheel. We pay particular attention to some of the trickier skills such as turning, shifting and reversing. The student also spends time on the open road gaining skills and confidence around traffic. This provides the student with real world driving skills. CDL training is a must if you intend becoming a professional truck driver.

You can attempt to gain a commercial drivers license with little or no training but the chances are you will fail. CDL training can also be done in an ad-hoc way – perhaps by hopping in the drivers seat with a parent or friend showing you the way. The problem is, you will pick up their bad habits whilst not learning all the road rules required to pass your licensing test.

The only way to gain a license, and with it a lucrative job within the trucking industry, is by undertaking CDL training through an industry recognized training organization. Employers favor those training organizations that deliver quality training and provide graduates who don’t just ‘pass the test’, they provide graduates with a good base of skills ready to become productive immediately.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools have been involved with truck driver training for more than 45 years. During that time they have developed a reputation for quality training across a wide range of vehicles from dump trucks to tractor trailers. Graduates have found employment in jobs as varied as equipment transporting, dump trucks/trailers, sand and gravel, paving, concrete/asphalt, mining, freight haulers, construction materials and driving tankers.

Graduates from ATS receive all the licensing permits, endorsements, and driving test needed to obtain their Commercial Drivers License. The CDL training program includes classroom based training covering road rules, safety and safe operation of equipment. Hands on training includes backing and other close quarter maneuvers, pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling, and actual highway and city driving.

ATS has forged a network of over 10,000 trucking companies nationwide all providing employment to graduates when vacancies arise. If you want a career as a truck driver then ATS has everything you need to make a start. Contact ATS for information on the CDL training program.

I don’t know about you, I just love the open road. I could spend all day just driving – I guess like all things, the more you do it the more mundane it becomes – however I still think that truck driving should have been my first career choice.

Of course, some people hate driving. If you’re like me, then driving for a living would be ideal. Sure, there is a lot of work to do at either end of a long haul. The hours are long and the money only so so and the highways themselves are dangerous and I don’t mean from accidents. Do something wrong the boys in uniform are there ready to take away your license – and your job.

Gaining a license is the first step to working as a truck driver. Truck driver training is not difficult but it does take a high level of concentration and memory. Your CDL includes a written test related to all the road rules. Your practical test is your chance to demonstrate how well you can actually drive your rig.

ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools have been in the business of training truck drivers for over 40 years. In that time they have built up a database of over 10000 companies who employ graduates from ATS on a regular basis.

If you love the feel of the open road, then truck driving may be the right career for you. Visit ATS for information on truck driver training and CDL requirements. The next truck driver training course could be the start of satisfying career on the open highways.

Possessing a CDL – or Commercial Driver’s License – can be a great asset when times are tough. The CDL enables the holder to drive commercial trucks. If you think about it, no matter how tough the economy is, we still have to eat that food has to get to the processing plants and onto the supermarket shelves somehow.

To gain a truck driving license you will need to meet certain requirements laid down by the various states. You will need to do a written and driving test similar to your car license requirements.

The easiest way to achieve this is by undertaking training through an accredited truck driving school. ATS Heavy Equipment Operators Schools have been training truck drivers for over 40 years. We know the legislative requirements to gain your license and so provide thorough training in all required areas.

You may decide that a truck driving career is not your first choice, particularly if you prefer operating heavy equipment. However, that commercial truck driving license may just make the difference when applying for a job. You may also find that if things do get tough, you have an alternative skill to fall back on.

If you have ever wanted to become a truck driver the now is the best time to enroll for truck driver and CDL training. Our training program is designed to teach you the fundamentals of driving and to prepare you for the Class-A Commercial Driver License (CDL) road test.

Our graduates have found employment in many different types of truck driving jobs including equipment transporting, dump trucks/trailers, sand and gravel, paving, concrete/asphalt, mining, freight haulers, construction materials, tankers to name just a few.

Training includes classroom and ‘hands-on’ training and covers subjects such as Department of Transportation rules, safety and safe operation of equipment, Commercial Driver License regulations, logbooks, and hazardous materials in the classroom whilst the “hands-on” training includes backing and other close quarter maneuvers, pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling and actual Highway and City driving.

If you enroll before close of business on December 31 (and that’s tomorrow), you could receive a nice discount on your training fees. ATS Heavy Equipment Operator Schools is the biggest network of heavy equipment training schools in the country. Call 1.800.678.8120 or visit our heavy equipment training website for more details.

Here they are, all lined up ready to help Santa deliver all those presents to the children who have been good this year.

Santa’s sack is big, but these days it’s not big enough to hold everything so the trucks line up ready to refill Santa’s bag whenever he needs it topped up.

Of course, Santa only chooses the best and this time around, he has chosen ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools to help him load up his sack.

If you look closely at the bottom of his sack you will find a special gift just four you. Enroll in a training program before December 31 and Santa will arrange a tidy discount off the training costs – check the site for details.

We here at ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools would like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas.

If you need to move a grader or front end loader, or perhaps even a bulldozer, then your going to need to a specially designed trailer to transport that heavy equipment. You are also going to need a big strong rig to pull that loaded trailer.

There is more to transporting heavy equipment than just loading up and driving away. You also need to ensure that everything is chained down securely, particularly components like booms and buckets.

For particularly large heavy equipment, you may require escorts to clear the road and be restricted to late night driving.

Truck drivers require special training and licensing before they can hit the road transporting heavy equipment around the countryside. ATS Heavy Equipment Training Schools specializes in truck driver training. Sign up now and you may qualify for a special Christmas discount. Hurry – the offer ends December 31.