ACT

ACT's exclusive SpecializedLifting50

The annual ACT SpecializedLifting50 continues to tiptoe upwards as companies add equipment and capacity

News

Recapping Lift & Move USA 2018
Students gathered for engaging industry events.
Millenial keynote speaker announced for CRAC Annual Conference
David Coletto will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming Annual Conference of the Crane Rental Association of Canada.
Studies show regulations increase carrier costs
Findings support SC&RA’s push for harmonization.
Bigge to rent cranes online
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. will rent cranes online with its new website OnlineCraneRental.com
Dielco adds second Liebherr LR 1500 in Las Vegas
The Nevada-based company’s fleet now includes 10 Liebherr cranes. Dielco specializes in high rise steel erection, power generation and telecommunications projects
NBIS Risk Management: Sweeping insights
Using telematics to monitor, understand and correct driver behavior.

How are you protecting and improving your bottom line?

Securing insurance for your crane, rigging, or transport company is probably not your favorite annual task. Let the NBIS team of experts review your coverage options, claims scenarios, contracts, loss control and risk-management efforts. Review the vast collection of Risk Management resources NBIS Policyholders access at www.NBIS.com

Buama News

BAUMA PREVIEW: The big show

The world’s largest construction industry tradeshow will be held in Munich, Germany April 8-14.

Berard's completes vessel journey

Berard found the quickest and most cost-effective plan for moving two huge vessels to a Louisiana refinery.

New Terex tower cranes sales director

Maynard named new global sales director of tower cranes at Terex Cranes.

TNT acquires crane division assets from Affirm

Allison Crane & Rigging, a subsidary of TNT Crane and Rigging, recently acquired the crane division assets from Affirm.

Maxim acquires B&G Crane Service

Maxim Crane Works has acquired B&G Crane Service based in New Orleans, LA.

Class in session for Empire Crane technicians

In early February, Empire Crane Service technicians were in class with the Demag Service & Maintenance Training program.

Grove GMK tandem lift showcases heavy lift at Detroit docks

JJ Curran, a Detroit, MI-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

United Crane & Rigging takes delivery of LRT 1100-2.1

United Crane & Rigging (UCR) recently took delivery of its first Liebherr LRT 1100-2.1 rough terrain crane.

Tadano Mantis adds GTC-500 to the GTC Series cranes

Tadano Mantis Corporation recently introduced the GTC-500 50-ton telescopic boom crawler crane.

Pioneer completes door to door transport

Pioneer Heavy Haul transported a 160-foot-long cold box from Ontario to North Carolina.

Lifting beam system serves as project-specific solution

A cantilever lifting beam system offered an innovative solution to install a drive motor into a small window at a power plant.

Calculating trailer capacity

Troy Geisler discusses how to calculate the actual true capacity before purchasing a new trailer.

Take a look: AT showstoppers

North America is a critical market for all terrain cranes. ACT highlights a few of the ATs that will be on display at Bauma Munich 2019.

Permitting prosperity requires a keen eye

To be successful in the permitting industry requires attention to detail and a face to the future.

Making tracks with GPS software

Jenny Shiner discusses how to introduce GPS tracking to gain acceptance and achieve better results.

Steiner leads Bigfoot Construction with passion

Bigfoot Construction Equipment’s Jeff Steiner is carrying on a family legacy through American-made outrigger pads.

Ritchie Bros. sees success with world’s largest equipment auction

15,900 plus bidders from 88 countries participated in the massive six-day Orlando event February 18-23, 2019.

American Cranes & Transport
Sourcebook 2018 - FREE DOWNLOAD

The 2018 Sourcebook is a valuable resource for the crane, rigging and specialized transportation sector containing up-to-date information about 13 categories of cranes and lifting equipment and much more.

DOWNLOAD NOW

SC&RA News

Studies show regulations increase carrier costs

Findings support SC&RA’s push for harmonization.

SC&RA COMMENT: The route to safety

Understanding boom dollies and cranes as the industry evolves.

SC&RA NEWS: Tips for hiring smart

Positioning your company to hire the right people.

Lift & Move career exploration events set for 2019

Lift & Move USA, a career exploration and outreach event promoting crane, rigging, and transportation operations, announces dates and locations for four events in 2019.

Features

Monster cranes projects

Several of the world’s largest cranes are performing super heavy lifting throughout the U.S.

NBIS Risk Management: Sweeping insights

Using telematics to monitor, understand and correct driver behavior.

Berard's completes vessel journey

Berard found the quickest and most cost-effective plan for moving two huge vessels to a Louisiana refinery.

Pioneer completes door to door transport

Pioneer Heavy Haul transported a 160-foot-long cold box from Ontario to North Carolina.

Lifting beam system serves as project-specific solution

A cantilever lifting beam system offered an innovative solution to install a drive motor into a small window at a power plant.

Calculating trailer capacity

Troy Geisler discusses how to calculate the actual true capacity before purchasing a new trailer.

Latest Magazines

RTGs for Miami port

Six zero-emission Kalmar rubber-tired gantry cranes for South Florida Container Terminal

Manitowoc posts positive results

Positive fourth quarter results are in for Manitowoc, contributing to increased full year revenue.

Select Crane delivers multiple Tadanos

Select Crane Sales delivered two new Tadano GR-550XL machines to Barcelona Crane Rental.

Crane Industry Services adds course to help with evaluations

Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS), Carrollton, GA, now offers training for employers who need to qualify individuals to do crane operator evaluations, according to new OSHA requirements.

Jeff Curran named president of JJ Curran Crane Company

Jeff Curran was named president and majority owner of family-owned crane business JJ Curran Crane Company.

More News...

NEW FROM NBIS

Risk Management Review, published by NBIS as a supplement to American Cranes & Transport, is now a free download. This 24-page booklet features need...

Click here to download

American Cranes & Transport
Sourcebook 2018 - FREE DOWNLOAD

Click here to download

Official Magazine

ACT is the official US magazine of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association.

The partnership gives readers and advertisers a strategic advantage, plus access to exclusive information and industry events.

Visit the SC&RA's home page

##STORYHEADLINE##

##STORYCATCHLINE##

Download the latest issue

View the issue archive

Download the latest Media Pack

Connect with us

D.Ann Shiffler

Editor,
American Cranes & Transport

✉ D.Ann.Shiffler@khl.com
☎ +1 512 869 8838

Newsletter

Delivered directly to your inbox, World Crane Week contains all the latest news, product launches and show reports from the global crane and transportation industry.

Newsletters

Delivered directly to your inbox, World Crane Week contains all the latest news, product launches and show reports from the global crane and transportation industry.

Go to newsletters

Features

Monster cranes projects
Several of the world’s largest cranes are performing super heavy lifting throughout the U.S.
NBIS Risk Management: Sweeping insights
Using telematics to monitor, understand and correct driver behavior.
Berard's completes vessel journey
Berard found the quickest and most cost-effective plan for moving two huge vessels to a Louisiana refinery.
Pioneer completes door to door transport
Pioneer Heavy Haul transported a 160-foot-long cold box from Ontario to North Carolina.
Lifting beam system serves as project-specific solution
A cantilever lifting beam system offered an innovative solution to install a drive motor into a small window at a power plant.
Calculating trailer capacity
Troy Geisler discusses how to calculate the actual true capacity before purchasing a new trailer.

KHL Event News

Lift & Move USA offers ‘authentic’ careers advice
The latest event in the careers initiative was hosted by NessCampbell Crane & Rigging on October 11 in Portland, Oregon.
CATME conference success in Dubai
More than 200 delegates gathered in Dubai for the second Cranes and Transport Middle East conference
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
Mike Chalmers previews the 2018 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, between 26 to 28 September