Oct 15, 2024 | News, Press Release
Bennett and BOSS under one roof, enhancing specialized transportation and heavy lift services Houston, TX (October 15, 2024) – Bennett Family of Companies (Bennett) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new location in Dayton, Texas. This strategic expansion...
Aug 26, 2024 | News, Press Release
New Location Enhances Heavy Haul and Lift Services in Southeast USA Atlanta, GA (August 26, 2024) — Bennett On-Site Services, LLC, operating as BOSS Crane & Rigging and its wholly owned subsidiary, BOSS Heavy Haul, LLC, trusted affiliates of the Bennett...
Mar 18, 2024 | News, Press Release
Strategic Acquisition Solidifies Industry Leadership Houston, TX (March 18, 2024) — Bennett On-Site Services, LLC dba BOSS Crane & Rigging and its wholly owned subsidiary–BOSS Heavy Haul, LLC, trusted affiliates of the Bennett Family of Companies, are...
Mar 30, 2023 | Cranes, News
Cranes are powerful pieces of equipment. They are also potential hazards. Cranes themselves, and the loads they carry, can have disastrous consequences when improperly handled. Here at BOSS Cranes we take safety very seriously, so we have compiled a list of overhead...
Mar 15, 2023 | Cranes, News
Wherever you are in the world, look out your window. Cranes are a common site across our cityscapes, especially in Texas where construction is booming. Cranes are a wonder of engineering, and every part of one is essential. They’re used in every sector of industry,...
Feb 28, 2023 | Cranes, News
You’ve got a job to do. You know that you need a crane, but there are so many different types of cranes to choose from. How do you know which one will be the best fit? The success of your project depends on making the right choice. It’s important that you pick the...
Feb 15, 2023 | Crane Service, News
Within the construction industry, there are many highly technical jobs, and each job requires an individual with a certain skill set in order to perform their job safely and properly. A crane operator and a rigger perform two different roles, but both have to work...
Jan 11, 2023 | Crane Operator, News
What Are The Requirements To Become A Crane Operator? Are you thinking about becoming a crane operator? Smart thinking! A career in crane operation is a good choice for several reasons, but before we get into that, let’s go over the requirements to become a crane...
Jan 4, 2023 | Cranes, News
3 Key Advantages Of A Hydraulic Truck Crane Take a truck crane, add a hydraulic system, and that equals one incredible piece of machinery. In this article we will examine the 3 key advantages of a hydraulic truck crane. First things first — how exactly does a...
Dec 18, 2022 | Cranes, Mobile Cranes, News
In our last article, we discussed overhead cranes and how most of those types of cranes are stationary and supported by a support beam or by the building they are put into. Overhead cranes are great for projects and job sites that have a constant need for them to...
Dec 11, 2022 | Cranes, News, Overhead Cranes
Overhead cranes are extremely useful pieces of equipment that are used across all industries. They are used for assembly, packaging, loading, lifting, transporting, and much more. Able to be used inside and outdoors, overhead cranes are efficient and essential when...
Nov 18, 2022 | Cranes, News
Are you getting ready to take on a new project that involves the need for cranes and lifting equipment? As a business yourself you know how expensive purchasing equipment can be, especially if that equipment needs maintenance and upkeep to keep it in top working...
Nov 11, 2022 | Crane Service, News
Not all cranes are the same. Sure their function is similar; they are meant to lift, hoist, rig, and move materials around a job site, but different cranes are needed for different environments and work areas. In our last article, What Is The Difference Between...
Oct 26, 2022 | News
Longview, Texas (October 26, 2022) – Bennett On-Site Services LLC (dba BOSS) is pleased to officially announce Jamie Arnold as Vice President. He assumed the role starting on May 9, 2022. Jamie has over 23 years of experience in the crane and rigging industry. In...
Oct 22, 2022 | Equipment, News
As the title of this article states, we are going to be discussing the difference between hoisting and lifting. Many people actually use the term hoist and lift interchangeably when in fact, they are very different terms of movement. Using lifting and hoisting...
Oct 12, 2022 | News, Oil Rig
If you are in the oil drilling business then you know how complex, extensive, heavy and large some of the pieces of the oil rig are. Oil rigs have now been designed to move from one place to another to save money on materials and leave less waste on the land when...
Sep 19, 2022 | News, Rigging Equipment
Here at BOSS Crane, our goal is to provide you with the safest, highest-quality crane and rigging services. Our decades of experience make us the go-to crane and rigging experts in the state of Texas and several other surrounding states. Our fleet of crane and...
Sep 12, 2022 | News, Oil Rig
The oil and gas industry is an essential part of keeping our economy and nation going. Drilling for oil is not an easy task. It takes complex machinery to complete the job and oil rigs are not small pieces of equipment. Over the decades the machinery has become more...
Aug 29, 2022 | News
American Cranes & Transport featured Richard Miller after the recent announcement of his appointment as President of Bennett On-Site Services, LLC (dba BOSS). BOSS Crane & Rigging is an affiliated operating company of Bennett that offers crane and rigging...
Aug 18, 2022 | Cranes, News
Since ancient times hoists, pulley systems, and even cranes have been used to lift and move heavy objects from one place to another. As times and technology progressed, the equipment also advanced, making it easier and more efficient to get a job done. In...
Aug 11, 2022 | Crane Service, News
No matter what industry you serve, oil & gas, construction, wind energy or more, when you have a project that requires the use of a crane, how do you know which company to use? Working with a crane company is typically the most cost-efficient way to run your...
Aug 10, 2022 | News
McDonough, Georgia (August 10, 2022) – The Bennett Family of Companies (Bennett) is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Richard Miller as President of Bennett On-Site Services, LLC (dba BOSS). BOSS Crane & Rigging is an affiliated operating company...
Jul 19, 2022 | Cranes, News
Choosing the right tools for a project is crucial to getting the job done right. You wouldn’t use a wrench to drill a hole in the wall, and you wouldn’t use a drill to lay tile. The same goes for larger projects like construction jobs. Using the right machinery can...
Jul 12, 2022 | Crane Operator, News
When you need a job done, you call a professional, right? You wouldn’t hire a doctor to fix a broken sink, just as you wouldn’t go to a dentist to mend a broken bone. When you are in need of a crane on a job site, who should you call? A crane operator, of course! ...
Jun 17, 2022 | Crane Service, News
Did you know? Cranes were being used as early as 500 B.C.! Researchers have dated that cranes were being used to build Greek Temples. Obviously, this shows that cranes have been instrumental in the lifting and moving of large objects for many centuries. Cranes look...
Jun 11, 2022 | Crane Service, News
As a professional business in Texas, whether in the construction, wind energy, oil, and gas, or mining industries, you want to ensure that you are using the highest quality equipment for the job. Cheap equipment and components may help your bottom line, but they can...
May 31, 2022 | Equipment, News
No job site is the same. There are many different landscapes and terrains to maneuver around. When deciding what type of crane to use for your project, you may look into all-terrain cranes and specifically the Grove GMK7550 All-Terrain Crane. In our last article,...
May 24, 2022 | Equipment, News
If you’re preparing to work on a job site and one of the tasks of the project involves moving objects, you’re going to need rigging equipment. However, not all rigging equipment is the same, and some projects will require multiple types of rigging equipment in order...
May 20, 2022 | News
It is with a heavy heart, and tears of sadness that yesterday we lost a great friend, leader, and founder of BOSS Crane & Rigging to ALS. David Dwane Cowley, often simply referred to as Cowley, passed away Monday morning May 16, 2022, shortly after a quiet family...
Mar 13, 2020 | News
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 28 Slides • Quiz Questions • Narration • Multilingual • Mobile Optimized This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The CDC will update this interim guidance as needed,...
