Benefits of Heavy Equipment Simulators

Heavy Equipment Simulators provide a way for operators to gain familiarization and understanding of machine controls prior to jumping on a new piece of equipment they might be unfamiliar with. Caterpillar Inc has an entire program dedicated to simulator training that offers safety, increases profits and production and tests skills for new hires. Safety Practice…

The Future for Heavy Equipment Operators

Equipment World released a very interesting article last month on the future for heavy equipment operators. While Google Glass itself might fall on its face by the time it becomes a fully-realized product, wearable technology like it and smartwatches are the future of gadgets. There’s more excitement around wearable technology than any other type of…

U.S. Drought Status

The U.S. Farm Bureau released a drought monitor on Tuesday, clearly defining the status by region. During August 20 – 25, 2014, A swath of moderate to heavy rain is forecast from the northern Intermountain West eastward through the northern half of the Plains, the Great Lakes Region, the central Appalachians, and the mid-Atlantic. Between…