American, Cranes & Transport - March 2026

PERSPECTIVE
Frank Bardonaro contends that tariffs can lift up the American crane rental industry.

INTERVIEW
Liebherr’s Simon Schuster is the consummate team player. D.Ann Shiffler reports.

RIGGING MATTERS
Support for your lifting equipment is not the place to cut corners. David Duerr reports exclusively.

PRODUCT FOCUS RIGGING GEAR ROUNDUP}
Hannah Sundermeyer rounds up the latest rigging innovations across North America.

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT PILOT CARS
Pilot cars are critical once the load is approved.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Tonya Fry discusses the good, the bad and how to protect yourself in private party sales.

SITE REPORT LIFTING
Budrovich supports steeple inspections at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.

PREVIEW SC&RA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association Annual Conference features full slate of education, networking and industry recognition.

SHOW GUIDE CONEXPO
ACT’s show guide to ConExpo Con/Agg 2026.

NEWS/EVENTS
Check out the latest headlines, project updates and industry developments.

SPECIALIZED RIGGING&LIFTING50
The SLR50 is resilient, showing modest but steady growth in 2026.

CCO CERTIFICATION NEWS
CCO Certification’s Employer Recognition Awards honor organizations that invest in competence, certification and safer jobsite outcome.

MOVING UP
Spotlighting people, promotions and progress.

SC&RA COMMENT
Resetting the broker playing field. Joel Dandrea discusses.

SC&RA NEWS~
SC&RA committees are moving beyond reactionary work toward proactive safety and strategic engagement.

RISK MANAGEMENT
Chuck Cooke discusses situational awareness.