Most operators think traffic management isn't our problem, but I argue it's a safety essential. A near-miss last year changed my mind, and now I always check the schedule.
On this grading project, half the operators swear by the new GPS auto-grade for precision and reducing rework... The other half insist it makes you complacent and that manual skill with lasers and eyes on the grade is irreplaceable. I'm caught between embracing the tech and fearing we'll lose the art of reading the land. How do you all balance automation with hands-on expertise?