The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,400 members from 46 nations. Our members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental.

News

Jun 11, 2026

Proclamation Provides Tariff Relief But SC&RA Asks: What about Tower Cranes & Crawlers?

A new presidential proclamation signed June 1 provides welcome tariff relief for certain imported crane and specialized transport equipment beginning June 8.
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Jun 11, 2026

4 Under 40: Why Not You?

If you're making an impact in the crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry, it's time to make sure people know it.
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Jun 11, 2026

It’s Time to Register for the Crane & Rigging Workshop

Mark your calendars for September 22-24 in Omaha, Nebraska as the SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop travels to the Hilton Omaha for what promises to be the biggest and most impactful gathering yet in the crane and rigging industry.
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Advocacy

SC&RA successfully represents the industry by advocating on its behalf to worldwide governing bodies, policy makers as well as state & local officials to pursue improved safety, efficiency, productivity, and profitability for member companies in the specialized transportation, crane, and rigging industry. Member companies are currently benefiting from exemptions in regulation, improvements in state & local permitting and issue representation as a direct result of SC&RA’s advocacy efforts.

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Membership

More than 1,400 member companies in 46 nations that operate in crane and rigging operations, specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, equipment rental and supporting industries use SC&RA membership to protect their industry, partner with other member businesses and save money each year.

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