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The labor shortage in heavy equipment is real, but a lot of owners make it worse with bad pay, bad training, and chaotic jobsites. If you want dependable operators, build a company a dependable operator would actually stay with.
With 500,000+ unfilled positions and an aging workforce, the heavy equipment industry is turning to technology, training innovation, and unconventional recruiting to bridge the gap.
New research reveals critical equipment operator shortages and evolving workforce strategies. Key findings from the 2025 Operator Workforce Study.
From NCCER to manufacturer programs, operator certification options abound. Here's how to evaluate programs and maximize training investment value.