Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply for a job at Caterpillar?
A: Thank you for your interest in Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar is now accepting applications via the Internet. Please visit the careers section of our Web site for more information and to apply online.
Q: How do I locate a Dealer?
A: To locate a Caterpillar® dealer, click on 'Find A Dealer' located in the top right corner of every page.
Q: Where can I find information on Caterpillar toys, scale models (die-cast), gifts and apparel?
A: Our Cat.com Gifts & Apparel section, located under the Products section, has information on toys, models, gifts and apparel. To ask a question by e-mail please complete the Caterpillar Merchandise Feedback form.
Q: How can I find Engine Spec Sheets?
A: Over 500 Specification Sheets for Caterpillar's various engine ranges can be found at the Caterpillar Engine section. From the engine section you may navigate to Marine, Industrial / OEM, Oil & Gas, Power Generation or On-Highway Engines.
Q: Where can I find information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?
A: The Maintenance and Support section of our Web site offers MSDS.
Q: Do you have any information regarding Equipment Training?
A: Please contact your dealer to set up equipment training.
Q: How do I report a technical issue with your Web site?
A: For technical issues and problems with our Web site, please submit a comment through the Contact Us form.
Q: Do you accept inventions/patents?
A: Thank you for your interest in Caterpillar. However, Caterpillar no longer accepts or reviews proposals disclosed to us in this manner.
Q: Do you have any general information about Caterpillar available for download?
A: You may download our fact sheet in PDF format or request material via traditional mail or through our Contact page.
Q: Is the Annual Report available online?
A: To see a listing of annual reports available for download visit the Caterpillar Inc. archive.
Q: Who do I contact about Retirement/Pension questions?
A: For retirement or pension questions please contact:
Caterpillar Global HR Service Center
Phone Support: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Toll Free 1-800-447-6434
Email Support: 24 hours 7 days per week (email responses within 48 hours)
HR_Service_Center@cat.com
Q: Where can I find and receive authorization to use the Caterpillar logo or a Caterpillar photo?
A: Since the Cat and Caterpillar logo are registered trademarks of Caterpillar, written authorization must be granted before any third parties can use our logo. Please complete and submit the :
Q: How can I learn more about Caterpillar and sustainable development?
A: You can learn more about Caterpillar's sustainability initiatives and progress at the Sustainable Development section of our Web site.
Q: Does Caterpillar publish an Environment, Health & Safety or Corporate Citizenship Report?
A: Yes, Caterpillar publishes a Sustainability Report. You can download it in PDF format by visiting the Sustainable Development section.