There is a computerized trainer at the local community college NVIT, the trainer simulates the operation of haulage trucks in an industrial application, such as an open-pit mine. A student that was a professional driver with a class one highway licence says that it is used in a month-long course that certifies participants to drive 250 ton haulage trucks. He says it is necessary to get employment in an open-pit mining operation regardless of your highway qualification.
The 180 degree visual simulator trainer is like an aircraft simulator and gives the potential driver a leg up to be able to acquire a job and go right to work without interfering with production at a mine. This is according to an instructor with The College of the Rockies that puts the course on.
Although a regular drivers licence is not required for the course a sourse says it is a requirement for hire, making it essentail for the industrial training as well.
Editors note: It takes a lot to make a livelihood these days and Kudos to the operations that help make the workplace safer.

Today in history: August 8th 1991
The “8888” uprising in Burma.