Articles by D.Ann Shiffler

Bishop Lifting acquires American Rigger’s Supply
Published on: 10 September 2025
Based in Kansas, USA, American Rigger’s Supply was started more than 50 years ago by Chris Hughes
The specialists: tower crane services
Published on: 22 August 2025
Erecting, inspecting and dismantling tower cranes is a specialty that requires know-how, precision and keen experience.
Texas-sized transport: inside OXBO’s biggest haul yet
Published on: 19 August 2025
OXBO hauled a 525,000-pound vessel almost 900 miles utilizing a transport configuration that was 272 feet long.
Visualizing safety: operator aids that perform
Published on: 12 August 2025
Crane cameras and other communication devices are helping crane operators assure safer jobsite conditions.
Sandman named CEO of Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
Published on: 12 August 2025
Sandman brings a proven track record in driving strategic transformation, innovation, and organizational growth, the company said.
Jennifer Schuster: On her terms
Published on: 05 August 2025
Navigating the rigging and heavy haul business has been second nature for Edwards Moving and Rigging President and COO Jennifer Schuster.
Dual exits lifting and transport insurance
Published on: 05 August 2025
Insurer discontinues new business in crane and rigging, specialized transport and concrete pumping
Rough and ready: North American RT market perseveres
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Published on: 04 August 2025
Rough terrain cranes still selling despite uncertain market conditions
CCO Certification: Are online exams fair?
Published on: 31 July 2025
Study assesses fairness of older candidates taking certification exams online
Berard engineers 900-mile boiler transport on land and water
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Published on: 28 July 2025
Using an array of trailers, plus its own ‘BTI 1945’ deck barge, Berard Transportation hauled three boiler components along a complicated route
Rigging the impossible: Job roundup
Published on: 22 July 2025
A roundup of jobs that required highly specialized rigging equipment and techniques
Wind power market trying to avoid a standstill
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Published on: 21 July 2025
Despite recent regulatory headwinds, the market for wind-specific trailers in the USA has a fairly positive outlook
Career guy: Maxim’s Larry Lis
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Published on: 16 July 2025
Maxim COO Larry Lis leads with knowledge and dedication.
Thinh Nguyen takes on chief technology officer role at Fleet Cost & Care
Published on: 09 July 2025
Key role to support operations managers, dispatchers, accounting professionals and business owners
Lattice boom crawler crane market: complicated but strong
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Published on: 07 July 2025
The US market remains strong but uncertainty may be looming
Mike Lindsey named VP of Mazzella’s Lifting Business
Published on: 26 June 2025
Mike Lindsey will focus on driving strategic growth initiatives, strengthening customer relationships and aligning business development efforts with evolving market needs.
FMCSA renews 30 minute rest break exemption for OS/OW carriers
Published on: 26 June 2025
The FMCSA has renewed SC&RA’s exemption from the federal Hours of Service (HOW) 30-minute rest break rule for oversize/overweight commercial vehicles operating under travel permits.
SC&RA Job of the Year: Barnhart develops new tools for a semiconductor facility job
Published on: 23 June 2025
When installing 150 MEP modules the Barnhart team asked a critical question: Is there a more efficient way to do this? Barnhart won the SC&RA Job of the Year for Rigging Over $3 million on this project.
ACT EXCLUSIVE: Kenneth Bernardo on Bay Crane’s bold moves
Published on: 20 June 2025
Kenneth Bernardo and his team are leading Bay Crane Companies into a new era of growth.
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