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.
Research Reports
Resources & Tools
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025
2022 |
HumRRO – Workforce Research (Release expected September 2025)
State of the Workforce in the Crane, Rigging and Specialized Transport Industry Research Paper (Release in Q2 2023) |
| 2021 | Data Collection – workforce Study |
| 2021 | Update 2012 “Transporting a Global Economy” Study — Public Benefits and Economic Impact (Released in Q1 2024) |
| 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.
Cameron Boots
Gallagher Insurance
Ken Goddard
ICCCUSA
Jennifer Gabel
JK Crane
Brent Hutto
Truckstop.com
Mike Knott
Phoenix Crane Rental
Paula Vlaming
Vlaming & Associates
Dan Williams
Wright Plan