Clifton Carr climbs up to the cab of the nearly 8-ton machine and buckles himself in with a neon safety belt. He moves his sunglasses from his eyes to the brim of his hat, then waits for his mark.

The equipment roadeos that employees participate in throughout the year are opportunities to show off their skills and showcase their finesse with the machinery used every day as a Department of ...

Caterpillar Inc. first kicked off its Global Operator Challenge in 2019, hosting more than 10,000 entrants from 30 countries before selecting nine of the most talented equipment operators to compete ...