Log Truck Forestry Program

40 Hour Log Truck Forestry Program  

The Log Truck Forestry Program is designed for people wanting to enter the logging industry as an entry level professional logger. The program is primarily hands on teaching individuals on the Serco 8500 (industry standard loader) how to load, unload, and chain down a load properly. The course teaches individuals industry specific knowledge such as how to shift an 18 speed non- synchronized manual transmission, understanding lift axles, power takeoff (PTO), chainsaw safety , and much more! 

Course Highlights:

• Loader Training: Master the operation of log loaders, an indispensable skill in the forestry sector. Our loaders are all Serco 8500 (Industry Standard).
• Loading and Unloading Truck and Pup Trailer: Learn efficient techniques for safe and effective loading and unloading procedures as well as proper load securement. 
• Axle Management: Understand the intricacies of lift axles, steer axles, pusher axles, and gain insights into weight limits and axle limits.
• 18 Speed Training: Hone your driving skills with comprehensive training on 18-speed transmissions, essential for navigating varied terrains.
• Maneuvering and Dropping/Hooking: Perfect the art of maneuvering log trucks and efficiently dropping and hooking trailers.
• Wood Sorts and Forestry Operations: Acquire hands-on experience in wood sorting and gain a deep understanding of forestry operations.
• Class A CDL Recommended- CDL is not required but is recommended or students will only learn the loader training. 

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North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School

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Charles Knipe

So, I have been wanting to attend North Country Heavy Equipment School for a while and I am glad I did. If you want to learn how to operate heavy equipment the proper way, this is the school to learn at. What you get out of this program is what you put into it. The first day and half of the second day is class room, after that you are on a piece of equipment getting dirty. I really enjoyed my time here, what a great environment to learn in, Don and Dennis are absolutely great. Big equipment like the ones here can be very dangerous and what I liked about Don and Dennis is that they are safety first above all else. I learned a ton here from maintenance to operating the machinery in a safe manner. Also, you will also learn how to shoot grade with a transit, laser and measuring stick. Don’t think about it, just do it, you won’t regret it.

Donna Peterson

School over all is amazing. the staff here are very welcoming and helped with more than just learning and operating. this class has gotten me ready to go back and be qualified to work on bigger jobs. my experience has been very positive and im going to be recommending this school to other individuals.

Colton Peters

This course has changed my life significantly! Opened All the doors plus some for career opportunities. Made sure I left feeling comfortable and well trained. Huge shout out to Dennis and Don for running small classes so they really get to put the time in with the students. && they make it fun I’d definitely do it all over again 10/10 recommend

Kim Mager

Easy hands on learning experience was fun and learned lots

Jaden Lobermier

Easy hands on learning experience was fun and learned lots👌👌

Dibishkoochi Giizhig

Very nice, knowledgeable staff that makes you feel like you’re right at home. Student to staff ratio is top tier with plenty of hands on time! Highly recommended!

Ben Wayne (Big Ben)

Fantastic school! Very hands on and engaging. You hit the ground running with the the full trust of your instructors. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to get into heavy equipment operations!

Response from the owner:Thanks, Ben! We appreciate the great review! Glad you enjoyed the hands-on training and hit the ground running. Wishing you all the best in your heavy equipment career! 💪🚜

Parker Morin

I just recently graduated from North Country Heavy Equipment School, and I feel that I have come out of the school with more knowledge about heavy equipment and will be able to start a career in a field that I want. The instructors were great and made learning fun and easy. I highly recommend coming to North Country if you would like to start a career in the heavy equipment field.

Response from the owner:Thanks, Parker! We're glad to hear you had a great experience and gained the knowledge you need to start your career in heavy equipment. Best of luck in the field, and we appreciate the recommendation!

Aaron E

I just finished my heavy equipment operation class and have nothing but good things to say about there program the instructors are great at teaching you what you need as well as meeting you where your at and expanding your on knowledge. I would recommend this class to enyone going into fields around equipment

Response from the owner:Thanks, Aaron! We’re glad you had a great experience and appreciated the hands-on training. Our instructors work hard to make sure every student gets the skills they need to succeed. Best of luck in your career, and thanks for the recommendation!

Collin Carlson

I enjoyed every part of the class! And with our class size being so small it made things more hands on than I expected.

Quincy Coonen

Just wrapping up my Heavy Equipment course and have to say the small hands on teaching and learning here is top notch. Very well spirited personnel with training mentality. Highly recommended for all willing to learn

Vinny Haslow

Owen Tv

I had a great time here. Great staff, great class. Genuinely had a really fun time and learned a lot at North Country Heavy Equipment School.

Austyn Hollingshed

Just finished my Heavy Equipment Operator schooling and I loved it. I would recommend anyone that is interested in learning how to operate heavy equipment or even just wonders how it is to invest in yourself and go on down to North Country and get started. They also have CDL schooling as well as lineman schooling if you're interested. You'll have a blast. Don't hesitate to call, just do it. You'll find that the staff/employees are very helpful and kind. Thank you North Country for your help and the delicious food as well. Oops, guess I forget to mention the food.😁

Coleton Labadie

I was part of the first class that went through the line school. I was blown away with the knowledge that I got from learning how to climb to learning how to get an apprenticeship. The instructors were all great people.

Kurt Bissell

North Country Electrical Line School offers a truly enjoyable and enriching experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in the electrical line industry. The school strikes a great balance between learning and enjoyment, with many of us highlighting the excitement of working with actual power lines and equipment. The physical nature of the work, combined with the camaraderie among classmates, makes it a unique and rewarding experience. Students also mention that while the program is demanding, the sense of accomplishment when mastering new skills or completing a project is incredibly fulfilling.

Response from the owner:We believe you can learn and have fun at the same time! Glad you enjoyed the Lineman Training program and thank you for trusting us with your brand new career! Best of luck!

zebulun shaw

As a new heavy equipment operator, with experience in operating many other pieces of equipment, these guts are very efficient.

Lots of seat time like on the job training. That can relate complicated material in easy to understand language.

They were highly recomended by multiple people before I applied and niw I know why.

Thanks Don, Emil and Dennis.

T Buchler

I had a great experience at NCHES. All the instructors are incredibly patient and helpful when it comes to learning all aspects of operating heavy equipment and learning the best, most efficient ways to do projects.

Leo Imhoff

Fantastic school, hands on experience, real world simulations!

Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the nice words Leo! The electrical line technician program is tough but you did a great job and continue to excel in the course! Job well done!

Logan York

Instructions are very knowledgeable and super understanding. Very light hearted atmosphere that allows you to make mistakes and learn from them. The only this that’s missing is that I wish the management had closer ties to the students and closer ties to company’s in the area. You’re on your own when it comes to finding a job they’ll show you jobs in your area through indeed.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback Logan. We're glad to hear that you find the instructors knowledgeable and that the learning environment is supportive. We appreciate your suggestion regarding management’s engagement with students and local companies. Building stronger connections in those areas is valuable, and we will take your input into consideration as we strive to enhance our programs. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other thoughts or ideas.

Robert Host

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 stars! We really appreciate your support!

Lulu R

10/10 would recommend absolutely recommend!! My experience has been absolutely outstanding and the instructors have been outstanding!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you had an outstanding experience and that our instructors made a positive impact. Your recommendation means the world to us!

Nate Moore

Best heavy equipment school around have fun at class everyday great learning environment

Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're glad to hear you had fun in class and enjoying the learning environment. Your support means a lot to us!

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Javier Fierro

My experience at north country heavy equipment school was great. Instructors were great and always available when needed. A lot of hands on experience.

tommy cormier

"I had an great experience at North Country Heavy Equipment School! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and patient, ensuring I grasped each aspect of operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently. The hands-on training facilities were top-notch, providing a real-world environment to hone my skills. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start a career in heavy equipment operation. Thank you, North Country, for preparing me so well!"

Dylan Nephew

Great instructors I've learned a lot in just a span of 4 weeks would definitely recommend

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Paul Ciolek

North Country Heavy Equipment School has been an amazing experience!! Everyone and everything has been great here. From answering and returning phone calls and email quickly, to excellent trainers and training and a fun, but challenging environment to learn in. I cannot stress enough, about how awesome this experience has been! If you are considering a career in heavy equipment operation, or simply want to learn because you're curious, do not hesitate to give the school your business.

N Vl

Great program, great instructors. Hands on experience everyday! I did the heavy equipment operator program but will be returning for cdl as well!

Rusty

The school instructed by Don, Emil, and the occasional Dennis was exactly what I wanted and needed. The scaled instruction and problems given to build skills and confidence in the equipment were both enjoyable and appropriately scoped. The school was very accommodating when needing extra instruction or time. I left a much more confident operator and was even successful at clearing my own property, putting in a driveway, septic, and clearing a building site purely from the skills and lessons learned in this program. It’s difficult to truly express how accommodating and supportive the school is to students voiced concerns and needs which was the most impressive part for me.

Scott Bohenstengel

Excellent school would recommend to first time users

Steve Aker

The heavy equipment operator course is a good course. You spend the majority of class time in the seat of various pieces of heavy machinery. The instructors and support staff are very helpful. You are given plenty of time to practice on each piece of equipment before completing the practical exercises. I would strongly recommend NCHES if you are considering becoming a heavy equipment operator.

Zach Newburry

An absolute blast! Helpful and entertaining instructors, that make sure you understand the know’s and the why's for every piece of machinery.

James Boe

Wonderful place to learn lots of educational stuff great class atmosphere!!!

Erik Johnson

Attended one week Grader class. Great class, great instructors. Hopefully be back for other training. Highly recommend.

Riley Dalebroux

Just finished up my class at North Country Heavy Equipment School. The staff and instructors are top notch! Great course and great environment. Thank you all!!

Angela Lambert

Excellent instructors, and a Great place to learn how to operate heavy equipment! Very pleased with this company, and the help!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Angela! Happy to have you with us! 🙂

Codey Breunig

This school is hands down the best. The instructors love their job and are definitely happy to teach. They are also understanding. They get you ready for real life on the job training. I struggle learning new things on paper especially. Don and Dennis do everything they can to make sure I understand. It also helps they expect mistakes at first because you're new to the equipment but they also teach you how to correct your mistakes. If your looking to get your the best experience out of you certification training.This is the place to go. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

Response from the owner:We appreciate your feedback Codey! We get it, life gets hard but we're here for our students every step of the way.

Jacob VanDenBoom

The teachers are great and very helpful. The school provides great training.

Response from the owner:Jake, thanks for leaving a five star review! We are happy to be able to provide year-round training in our indoor facility, even in Michigan's January winter weather!

Dragonfirered King

The teachers are great and very helpful. The school provides great training.

Response from the owner:Thank you!

Michael Hirn

Wow, what a great experience! I learned more than I was anticipating and I'm looking forward to using this knowledge in the field. The instructors were awesome to work with. We had a good time on an off site project as well. I'm thankful for the opportunity and want to thank North Country Heavy Equipment School.

Response from the owner:Michael, you were a pleasure to have in class! Thank you for spending the last month with us, we enjoyed it as much as you!

Ethan Duchene

I am so glad that I made the decision to attend this school. It has been a great experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get into heavy equipment. The instructors are very knowledgeable and great people.

Response from the owner:Thank you Ethan! We are glad that you made the decision to attend Heavy Equipment Operator Training with us as well! Wishing you the best!

Nate Pope

I’m currently enrolled at North Country Heavy Equipment school located in Escanaba. This has been a life changing opportunity that will create many career paths for me. My favorite piece of equipment is the excavator. Thank you for giving me this opportunity and providing a lot of memories; from learning a new trade to making friends with similar interests.

Response from the owner:We love to see our students make connections and friendships that carry on after graduation! Thank you for the five star review Nate, it has been a pleasure working with you!

Josh Krueger

Very helpful instructors.

Response from the owner:Thank you Josh, we're lucky to have our instructors. 🙂

Lukas Deschane

Great place. Awesome instructors!

Response from the owner:Thanks! Having students willing to work hard and dedicate their time means our instructors do the same!

David Morris

Great instructors and environment. Lots of time with each piece of equipment. All around great experience, would recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you David! Hands-on training is a huge priority at the school and we're glad you had a great experience! Thank you for choosing North Country Heavy Equipment School and good luck in all of your future endeavors!

tre

Very hands on and fun class to attend

Response from the owner:Hands-on training is a huge priority at the school & we have fun doing it! Thank you for choosing North Country Heavy Equipment School!