Check out the latest project video from our Sims HD Heavy Haul crew on site in Mulberry, FL moving this massive 58,000 lb. vapor body unit for Central Maintenance and Welding. The short trip included some sharp corners and obstacles and a great effort by everyone involved!
TAMPA, Fla. (April 8, 2019) – Sims Crane, Florida’s premier crane rental and rigging service company, has launched Sims U, a paid, hands-on crane operator training school based in Tampa. The inaugural group of eight students started classes April 1; the semester will end July 19. By the end of the course, students will be […]
When we hear about a crane tipping over we often automatically assume that it was caused by lifting an object heavier than what the crane can endure. However, crane tipping accidents frequently occur with loads below the threshold of the crane. For example, Crane Tech posted an article about a mobile crane tipping over from […]
Put Your Junk In The Trunk – Emotional Distractions Distractions are known as the leading causes to accidents on job sites. For example, someone may be reading a text, tweeting about last night’s party or talking on the phone with a loved one. Any of these examples are quite common causes for accidents. Although, there […]
Everyone loves new stuff... who doesn’t? The real question to ask, though, is if the new stuff perfect? Well, it is new so that should mean it’s perfect. Sadly, that assumption may not be the smart one. Every time you receive new equipment you should take the time to inspect it. According to 2015 Top […]
5 Key Questions for Developing a Sound Lift Plan Original Post: Travelers.com Crane lifts can be one of the most dangerous tasks happening on the construction job site. In best practices, it can also be one of the safest. To begin, it all starts with a solid lift plan. Here are a few key questions you […]
When it comes to the summertime we often think about and plan family road trips. Before getting on the road, we would typically have the car inspected and maintained. Cranes should be no different, and crane operators should be completing a pre-shift inspection already. When it comes time for the annual inspection, this is something […]
Sims Crane announces the new online crane operator and truck driver application system. Have you ever considered joining the Sims Crane rental and rigging experts Florida contractors trust most? Now you can view crane operator job opportunities across the State of Florida and apply in minutes from the comfort of your home. The new system […]
The Sims Crane team has spent weeks training on the mobilization and operation of the new Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The LTM 1500 is a 550 ton rate capacity all terrain mobile crane. It features 276' of main telescoping boom and 190' conventional jib. This heavy lifting crane is available […]
Over half the people in the crane industry are not actually qualified signalpersons. Is it because of lack of knowledge about the requirement? Is it because employers don’t know what a qualified signal person should know? Is it because employers are not sure how to qualify a signal person? These are the questions Bo from […]
