Caterpillar's Scott Thomas Discusses Advancements in Articulated Dump Truck Design

Advanced technology and automated features differentiate the latest generation of articulated trucks from their predecessors.

October 5, 2020
Curt Bennink
Caterpillar
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Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast where Caterpillar's Scott Thomas talks about Cat's latest advancements in ADT to make operating the equipment easier for even a novice operator.


Typically, articulated dump truck (ADT) drivers are among the last positions filled on a jobsite and they may not be the most experienced employees. The latest advancements make ADTs easier to operate.

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