Associated Training Services
Associated Training Services, commonly known as ATS is a heavy equipment training institution based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1959 by Robert Klabacka as the National Institute of Concrete Construction. The institute offers training programs in heavy equipment, mobile cranes, construction-related trucks, rigging, signaling, and commercial motor vehicles. ATS is one of the oldest training institution in United States of America has been an accredited sponsor providing accredited crane operator certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), in Alachua, Florida since 2003,  and the National Commission for the Certification  of Crane Operators (NCCCO) History. Klabacka started the "Diesel Truck Driver Training School" on eighty acres of land ten miles from Madison, Wisconsin in 1963, the organization still maintains its primary office and training facilities at the location. ATS was founded in 1996 as an affiliate of "Diesel Truck Driver Training School". Since its formation, Associated Training Services has become a nationally recognized school has expanded its course offerings. Training programs. Heavy Equipment Training. Associated Training Services provides training in following types of heavy equipment. Crane Operator Training. The school’s crane operator training teaches people how to operate a  variety of mobile cranes along with subjects such as: Rigger/Signalperson. The ATS rigger training programs will certify rigger/signalperson personnel to meet the new OSHA crane mandate. Training covers the following Class-A CDL Training. ATS provides following CDL learners permit. Military Benefits Program. Associated Training Services (ATS) is also a veteran's approved training school.