CCO Training Provider Awards

CCO has named the recipients of the 2024 Training Provider Awards.

These prestigious awards recognize the exemplary efforts of training providers in preparing candidates for CCO exams, leading to essential certifications in load handling equipment operation.

The selection process for the Training Provider Awards is rigorous and based on the volume of candidates enrolled in CCO certification programs during the previous year.

This data, gathered from candidate applications for CCO exams, reflects the dedication of these training providers in promoting safety through CCO certification.

Training providers play a vital role in the certification process by improving safety for their clients—and the industry—by conducting comprehensive training to prepare candidates for CCO’s Gold Standard of Certification.

Their commitment to promoting the benefits of certified personnel contributes significantly to creating a safer industry.

The nine companies recognized this year exemplify excellence in training provision:

2024 Platinum Training Provider Awards:

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
• Associated Training Services

2024 Gold Training Provider Awards:

• Lift Tech
• Crane U

2024 Silver Training Provider Awards:

• Accredited Safety Solutions
• Crawford Custom Consulting
• Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
• Overton Safety Training, Inc.
• Stephenson Equipment, Inc.

The volume of candidates trained by these award recipients reflects their unwavering commitment to safety and their exceptional expertise in providing top-notch training services. Such dedication not only enhances workplace safety but also elevates industry standards.

CCO was formed in 1995 as an independent, non-profit organization by industry to develop and administer a nationwide program for the certification of load handling equipment operators and related personnel.

In addition to receiving certificates of recognition and a welcome kit, awardees will be prominently listed on the CCO website, further enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry. Their contributions will also be celebrated in the CCOnline newsletter and other industry media platforms.