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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Crane Service Partner in Owensboro, KY
Sterett Crane has been a trusted leader in crane services and heavy transportation since 1949. Our family-owned business combines decades of industry experience with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver precision and reliability across complex projects. We specialize in crane service, heavy hauling, rigging, and integrated planning, serving diverse sectors including construction, energy, and infrastructure. Our commitment to safety is rooted in OSHA compliance, rigorous training, and industry-recognized certifications, including NCCCO-certified teams.With the largest fleet of mobile cranes in the Midwest, we provide turn-key solutions that prioritize efficiency, professionalism, and client satisfaction. Our 3D Lift Planning technology ensures proactive risk mitigation, while our 10 strategically located branches enable rapid response across Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond. Sterett Cranes reputation for excellence is built on over 75 years of delivering innovative, client-focused solutions that exceed expectations.
Services
Crane Service
Heavy Hauling
Rigging
Equipment Rentals
Integrated Services
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in crane services and heavy transportation.
- Our NCCCO-certified teams ensure the highest safety and professionalism standards.
- We provide 24/7 emergency crane services for urgent project needs.
- We operate the largest fleet of mobile cranes in the Midwest.
- Our 3D Lift Planning technology identifies risks before projects begin.
Associations and certifications
- NCCCO
Services
Crane Service
Sterett Crane provides comprehensive crane services using hydraulic truck cranes up to 1,500 tons and crawler cranes up to 1,200 tons. Our NCCCO-certified operators and advanced 3D Lift Planning technology ensure safe, efficient execution of complex lifting projects. Clients benefit from our turn-key approach, combining equipment access with expert planning and management for industries like construction, energy, and infrastructure.
Heavy Hauling
Our heavy hauling services utilize modular trailers, self-propelled platforms, and high-horsepower prime movers to transport oversized and overweight loads. Sterett Crane offers route surveys, trailer layout planning, and lump sum contracting for seamless logistics. Clients receive customized transport solutions that address terrain challenges and regulatory requirements while maintaining cost efficiency across the Eastern United States.
Rigging
Sterett Cranes rigging services combine technical expertise with specialized equipment for precision load handling. Our certified riggers develop site-specific plans to address unique project challenges, from industrial plant relocations to infrastructure upgrades. The integration of 3D Lift Planning technology ensures optimal rigging configurations that maximize safety and operational efficiency for complex projects.
Equipment Rentals
Clients gain access to the largest mobile crane fleet in the Midwest, featuring equipment from industry leaders like Liebherr and Grove. Sterett Crane offers operated and maintained rentals with 24/7 availability, supported by trained specialists for equipment selection and application. Our rental solutions provide flexibility for short-term projects while maintaining compliance with rigorous safety and maintenance standards.
Integrated Services
Sterett Cranes integrated services combine planning, logistics, and construction execution for comprehensive project management. We handle engineering, transport, and installation using our proprietary equipment and certified crews. Clients benefit from single-source accountability, reduced coordination challenges, and guaranteed compliance with safety and operational standards across multi-phase industrial and infrastructure projects.
Questions
What crane services does Sterett Crane offer?
Sterett Crane provides hydraulic truck cranes up to 1,500 tons, crawler cranes up to 1,200 tons, and 3D Lift Planning for complex projects.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency crane services?
Yes, Sterett Crane offers 24/7 emergency services with rapid response across Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida.
What industries do you serve?
We serve construction, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, wind energy, and transportation sectors nationwide.
Are your crane operators certified?
All crane operators, riggers, and signalpersons are NCCCO-certified with ongoing safety training.
Can you handle oversized freight transportation?
Yes, our heavy hauling fleet includes modular trailers and high-horsepower prime movers for oversized/overweight loads.
Where are Sterett Crane’s service locations?
We operate 10 locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and Florida, serving the Eastern United States.
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Emma Davis
Jan 12, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Professional, full-service- crane, rigging, and hauling company. They take care of the entire project. The service guys were very easy to talk to during planning.
Professional, full-service- crane, rigging, and hauling company. They take care of the entire project. The service guys were very easy to talk to during planning.
