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Research
The SC&RF invests in industry specific research to benefit the SC&RA and industry. Often the research studies are used by SC&RA staff to advocate on behalf of industry companies to support long-term objectives such as permitting harmonization, education regarding specialized transportation and crane and rigging. Some projects result in tools and resources like mobile apps and or a benchmark for their business.
Resources & Tools
Learn about the Crane, Rigging and Heavy Haul Industry
Hear from a crane operator, driver, an engineer and others in the heavy haul and crane and rigging industry on what makes their job rewarding, challenging and new everyday. Careers in this industry are fairly and generously compensated and skilled workers are needed.
Research Reports
Assessing the Cost and Operational Impacts of State Practices for Minimum Quad Axle Weights Granted for Routine Over-Weight Permits
The Foundation felt that this study is of high importance to the SC&RA and members, so we could quantify what we already know: Redundant and unnecessary regulation causes unnecessary costs, adversely impacts SC&RA Members, their customers, and associates.
White Paper – Public Benefits and Economic Dependency on the Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport Industry
The Specialized Carries & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) released the white paper “Public Benefits and Economic Dependency” in February 2024.
2023 State of the Workforce in the Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport Industry
The Specialized Carries & Rigging Foundation (SC&RF) is developing the 2nd annual Industry Workforce Survey to Determine the State of Industry. The 2023 Report established a workforce development benchmark unlike any other data collection industry-wide.
2017 Benchmark Study
The 2017 Benchmark Study is now complete! Thank you to all participants and underwriters. SC&RA members are eligible to receive a FREE digital copy of the study. Email foundation@scr-foundation.org or jroskos@scranet.org to receive your study.
Historical Research Projects
The SC&RF (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation funds industry specific research to benefit the SC&RA member companies and the industry as a whole. Over the years, more than $620,000 in projects have been funded.
Year | Report |
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2022 | State of the Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport Industry White Paper (Release in Q1 2023) |
2021 | Data Collection – workforce Study |
2021 | Update 2012 “Transporting a Global Economy” Study (Release in Q4 2022) |
2018 | American Transportation Research (ATRI) Cost Analysis Study – Issue update and Full Report |
2017 | Financial Benchmarking Study (Profit Soup) (FREE copy – email jroskos@scranet.org) |
2016 | USB with Recruiting Video |
2015 | Mobile App of Industry Terms |
2014 | Industry Recruiting Video |
2013 | HirePatriots.com Partnership |
2011 | Continuation of Arizona DOT project – Trailers Trusses and Tridems |
2010 | Arizona DOT project – Trailers Trusses and Tridems |
2009 | An analysis and update of SC&RA’s Pilot Car Escort, Best Practices Guidelines |
2007 | Pilot Car Regional Uniformity Study |
2006 | Municipality Permit Uniformity Study |
2005 | Virtis software enhancement to incorporate non-standard gage-length axles. Used by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) |
2005 | Recommended Practices for Telescopic Hydraulic Gantry Systems DVD |
2004 | Moving the World video/DVD |
2003 | Pocket Size Glossary of Crane & Rigging Terms |
2002 | M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida |
2001 | Oversize/Overweight Transportation Study |
2000 | MIT Reports |
1999 | Economic Benefits of Permit Uniformity for Oversize/Overweight Movements by Cambridge Systematic, Inc. |
1998 | Injury Case Description Safety Survey of Specialized Carriers & Rigging Companies by Association Research Institute (ARI) |
1997 | Injury Case Description Safety Survey of Specialized Carriers & Rigging Companies |
1996 | Injury Case Description Safety Survey of Specialized Carriers & Rigging Companies |
– | Guidelines for Determining the Value of a Crane or Rigging Related Co. |
– | Computer Applications for the Crane & Rigging Industry |
– | Crane & Rigging Safety Program Guidelines |
– | A Report on North American Crane Operators |
– | Overall Assessments of the Crane & Rigging Industry |
– | Accounting Guidelines for the Growing Crane & Rigging Company |
– | Glossary of Common Crane & Rigging Terms – Reprinted to be pocketsize/ Spanish (2003) |
– | ARI (Association Research Institute) Reports |
Suggest a Research Project
Have you got an idea for a SC&RF research project? Fill out the form below to tell us about your idea, or send details in an email to info@scr-foundation.org.
Research Committee
The Research Committee is charged with review of potential research projects and development of resources and tools and make recommendations to the SC&RF Board for approval. The committee is also tasked with creating and overseeing curriculum for high school students to provide an introduction to the industry. To suggest a research project or get involved in a committee contact SC&RF Director, Jackie Roskos.
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Gallagher Insurance
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ICCCUSA
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JK Crane
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Truckstop.com
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Phoenix Crane Rental
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Vlaming & Associates
Dan Williams
Wright Plan