ATS offers a variety of skills-oriented training programs in Heavy Equipment Operation, Crane Operations, Horizontal Directional Drill Operations, Truck Driving, and Rigging.
If you run a crane, or you're training to, the rules aren't the mystery. What trips people up in 2026 is the paperwork behind the rules. Inspectors haven't rewritten the standard; they're just checking documentation more closely, and "I'm certified" is only half of what a compliant job site actually requires. Here's the straight version of what's expected.
Brightline West and California High-Speed Rail are staffing multi-year heavy construction in 2026. Here's what the boom means for crane and equipment operators.
Getting into a project of this scale starts with the same foundation regardless of which specialty you're aiming for: documented training and, for crane work, formal certification. ATS trains on the heavy equipment categories that large energy and infrastructure builds depend on, and our crane operator apprenticeship vs. trade school guide breaks down how to plan your path into the trade.
Most heavy equipment operation doesn't require a CDL. Here's exactly where federal rules draw the line, and when a CDL actually comes into play.
What does an excavator operator really make? National averages, state-by-state pay, and what actually moves your salary upward.
The GI Bill can cover up to $30,000/yr for heavy equipment operator training at ATS. Here's which benefit fits you and how to apply it before you enroll.
Before you enroll in CDL school, confirm you qualify. This guide covers age rules, the DOT medical exam, disqualifying offenses, and the 3-part skills test.
From load charts to pick-and-carry lifts, this guide covers mobile crane operator training, NCCCO certification requirements, salary data, and how ATS prepares you.
Skid steer operators earn $47K+ nationally. Find out what training covers, how long it takes, and how to get your first job in heavy equipment.
Class B CDL opens the door to bus driving, delivery, and local trucking jobs. See requirements, pay ranges, and how it stacks up against Class A before you enroll.