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Blue Collar Heroes
Blue Collar Heroes features inspiring stories, industry news, career achievements, and workforce spotlights celebrating crane operators, riggers, mechanics, truck drivers, ironworkers, heavy equipment operators, skilled trades professionals, field technicians, and industry leaders across the lifting, transport, construction, and heavy equipment sectors. Discover the people behind the projects, the dedication behind the work, and the individuals helping build and move the world every day.
Remembering Stephanie Rae Lacombe, 1972 to 2026
The crane and rigging community remembers Stephanie Rae Lacombe, cofounder and matriarch of Lacombe Crane & Rigging, who died at the age of 54 following a long battle with breast cancer.
Meagan Wood
Aug 264 min read
From the Marines to the Crane Seat: Leadership Through Responsibility with Luke Quartaraco
From serving as a U.S. Marine Corps platoon sergeant to operating cranes on complex construction projects, Luke Quartaraco brings a leadership mindset built on accountability, safety, and respect for the craft.
Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read
Sarah Burns Spotlighted in AEM’s “The Makers” Campaign Featuring Link-Belt Cranes
Link-Belt Cranes employee Sarah Burns is featured in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ new national campaign, “The Makers,” highlighting the people behind American equipment manufacturing.
Meagan Wood
Jan 83 min read
Matt Burk’s Next Chapter Highlights a Pivotal Moment for Crane Industry Media
Matt Burk’s move from crane industry media into an operational role reflects broader changes in how influence, expertise, and relevance are shifting across the lifting sector.
Meagan Wood
Jan 22 min read
Game of Cranes: Scott White Crowned World Champion Mobile Crane Operator
Game of Cranes champion Scott White and City Lifting managing director Trevor Jepson talk about the road to victory, the pressures of competition, and why precision, responsibility, and training define success in modern crane operations.
Meagan Wood
Dec 19, 20254 min read
MAX710 Lowbed Trailer Delivers Everyday Efficiency in Real-World Heavy Transport Operations
From the operator’s perspective, the MAX710 lowbed trailer delivers practical efficiency, stability and reliability in demanding construction transport.
Meagan Wood
Dec 18, 20253 min read
Autokrane Schares Adds Tadano AC 3.045-1 City Crane to Mark Operator Milestone
Autokrane Schares adds a Tadano AC 3.045-1 City crane to its fleet, marking a 30-year service milestone for an operator.
Meagan Wood
Dec 16, 20254 min read
Borger Cranes Marks 45 Years of Delivering Complex Lifting Projects Across Australia
Borger Cranes marks 45 years of delivering complex lifting projects across Australia, built on safety, planning and long-term capability.
Meagan Wood
Dec 11, 20255 min read
Rebuilding the Trades From the Ground Up: How JLG Is Investing in America’s Skilled Workforce
Facing industry-wide labor shortages, JLG Industries is rebuilding the skilled trades through school-to-work programs, technical college partnerships, internal trainee initiatives, and industry training collaborations creating long-term careers and strengthening the future of manufacturing and construction.
Meagan Wood
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Game of Cranes: Liebherr Crowns the World’s Best Mobile Crane Operator
Liebherr has named Scott White of City Lifting (UK) as the world’s best mobile crane operator after the international Game of Cranes final in Ehingen, Germany, where finalists competed across five demanding technical and practical disciplines.
Meagan Wood
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Sam Barrington: From NFL Linebacker to Crane Industry Leader at Sky Limit Crane & Rigging
Sky Limit Crane & Rigging, led by former NFL linebacker Sam Barrington, is a growing mobile crane and rigging provider focused on building a people-first culture in the heavy lifting sector. The company combines modern crane capabilities with an emphasis on leadership, safety, and long-term workforce development.
Meagan Wood
Nov 4, 20253 min read
How a Couple Built a Statewide Lifting Force Starting with Just One Crane
How Scott and Cathy Goode built Sarina Crane Hire from one crane into a statewide lifting and haulage force across Queensland.
Meagan Wood
Nov 3, 20255 min read
Steve Napieralski: Leading with Purpose at OZ Lifting Products
Steve Napieralski, President of OZ Lifting Products, leads with a focus on quality manufacturing and community impact, supporting lifting industry growth and local charitable initiatives.
Meagan Wood
Oct 17, 20252 min read
Game of Cranes Finalists Confirmed Ahead of Global Final in Ehingen
Liebherr has confirmed the five finalists of its international Game of Cranes competition after regional preliminary rounds across five global regions. The finalists will compete in the grand final at Liebherr’s headquarters in Ehingen, Germany, in November 2025.
Meagan Wood
Oct 8, 20253 min read
Marr Contracting Implements World-First Crane Safety Tech: The Buddie System
Marr Contracting has become the first company in the world to introduce a groundbreaking new crane safety technology The Buddie System across two major Sydney construction projects.
Meagan Wood
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Ainscough Proud to Support DIY SOS in Life-Changing Home Transformation
Ainscough Crane Hire supports a DIY SOS home transformation in Lancashire, providing specialist lifting and transport equipment for a life-changing project.
Meagan Wood
Sep 10, 20253 min read
Reaching New Heights: Sammy Cossairt Named NAWIC’s 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator with Maxim Crane Works, has been named NAWIC’s 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. Recognized for her technical skill, leadership, and advocacy for women in the trades, Sammy’s work continues to shape both skylines and the future of the construction industry.
Meagan Wood
Sep 4, 20253 min read
Inside Lampson’s Millennium Crawler Series: A Conversation with Bruce A. Stemp
An in-depth interview with Bruce A. Stemp of Lampson International exploring the Millennium Crawler series, a modern repower of the iconic Manitowoc 4100 and 4600 crawler cranes, delivering proven durability, enhanced safety, and digital control for today’s heavy lift and marine markets.
Meagan Wood
Aug 5, 20257 min read
Building More Than Infrastructure: Kerry Koberg and the Koberg Family on Service, Faith, and Leading with Purpose
Kerry Koberg, his wife Kelly, and their family are being recognized for leading with purpose beyond the job site. From running the family-owned business DICA to serving on a mission trip in Uganda with True Impact Ministries, the Koberg family’s story highlights faith, service, and the power of long-term commitment.
Meagan Wood
Aug 5, 20253 min read
Precision Under Pressure: Casper Ørum on Mastering Complex Lifts with BMS Heavy Cranes
Casper Ørum of BMS Heavy Cranes shares how preparation, mentorship, and precise execution define his approach to complex lifts. From restricted-space fan installations to mastering blind picks and Liebherr cranes, Casper offers insight into the discipline, teamwork, and safety mindset behind professional crane operation.
Meagan Wood
Jul 9, 20254 min read
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