They’ve earned their place on the world stage. Now, the top 10 will battle for global glory — and the ultimate title of the world’s best Cat® dealer technician. Scroll to meet the competitors and witness the road to victory.
Watch as legendary competitor "Boston Rob" Mariano walks you through the semi-final showdown of the Global Dealer Technician Challenge. Meet the techs. Check out the challenges. And see who earns a shot at the final round.
The Global Dealer Technician Challenge brings together 10 service techs from around the world to show off their expert skills, but only one will be named the winner. Find out who gets the top honor on Tuesday, March 3, at 3 p.m. PST. Watch via the livestream or in person in Operator Stadium.
Download the official playing cards of our Global Dealer Tech Challenge finalists. Share them on social media using #GDTC to show your support!
Consider this your backstage pass to the Global Dealer Tech Challenge. Go beyond the spotlight and see how our Cat dealer technicians gear up to bring their A-game at the finals.
Work hard, play hard.
A small glimpse into what goes into the awards show live streams.
Nothing comes between an assessor and his toolbox.
An assessor preps his machine between rounds of the competition.
Behind the scenes of group photos with Carbs.
GDTC translators enjoying the program!
The team packing gift bags for the competitors.
Dress rehearsals and dry runs are a must at every station for every event.
The GDTC assessors are on site at least a week before the event for setup, with lots of testing, dry runs, and walk throughs.
Our team truly loves being part of GDTC!
This competition allows Cat dealer technicians to showcase their agility, resilience and versatility in hands-on challenges. We know technicians do impressive work – now’s the time to put their skills to the ultimate test!
Get your construction game on. All skill stations at each round will feature construction industry machines like earthmoving, excavation, paving and building construction.
The regional competitions are the official first round of the Global Dealer Technician Challenge. In addition to crowning a regional winner, they determine who advances to the global semi-finals — and who moves one step closer to earning the ultimate title.
The first-ever Global Dealer Tech Challenge winner will be announced at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2026. It'll be open to the public so stay tuned for updates!
