In crane work, not every call comes with weeks of planning. Some of the most critical jobs happen with little notice, tight windows, and high operational pressure. That was the case when Patriot Lifting received an emergency lift call  to unload a 44,000-pound air tractor , a specialized vehicle used to move aircraft between gates to reduce fuel consumption. With airport operations depending on fast turnaround and zero room for delays, reliability wasn’t just important, it wa

Year-End Crane Inspection Checklist: How to Close Out the Year Safely and Strong