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Newsletter ARCHIVE

Winter 2024-2025: The Track Issue

5 Ways Track Inspections Add Unexpected Value

Inspections are key to keeping your track safe and in good working order – whether it’s thousands of miles of mainline rail or a shorter length of industrial siding. Regular inspections performed by a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 49 CFR Part 213-qualified inspector are essential for the safety of your

Cranemasters Aquires Track Inspection Technology

Cranemasters is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hi-Rail TLV (Track Loading Vehicle), now part of its lineup of innovative equipment purpose-built to help keep your tracks operating at their best.

Aubrey Amadeo, New Cranemasters COO Explains His Vision to Employees

Former Senior Vice President of Fleet Manufacturing and Engineering, Aubrey Amadeo, was recently promoted to Cranemasters’ COO. He unveiled his vision for Cranemasters to our leadership team on in October and outlined that strategy for our employees in the following letter. My vision focuses on five specific areas: Safety, People,

Cranemasters Pitches In for Hurricanes Helene and Milton Relief

Recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton will take months, if not years. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those still dealing with the aftermath. We’re committed to standing with them as they recover.

Cranemasters Hurricane Heroes

Hurricane Helene was larger than all but two other Gulf storms since 1988. And, it was the third deadliest hurricane of the 21st century, after hurricanes Katrina (2005) and Maria (2017). Cranemasters is proud of our participation in the recovery efforts in Helene’s aftermath. But, three of our own who

Spring 2025: The Spring Forward Issue

Cranemasters: First Responders for the Railroad Industry

For 38 years, Cranemasters has delivered on its promise of outstanding service and innovative solutions for its railroad industry customers. Cranemasters became the only railroad services provider to also design and manufacture the equipment needed to solve the most difficult derailment and maintenance issues. Building on this commitment to innovation,

Cranemasters Brings Quiet to the Neighborhood

Bookmark this page Close Cranemasters Brings Quiet to the Neighborhood The Belt Railroad Company of Chicago (BRC) tasked Cranemasters with replacing retarders and tracks to help make the nearby community a quieter place to live. Cranemasters was engaged to remediate excessive noise produced during pull-out operations at the East Classification

Understand Railroad Security

Railroad security is often overshadowed by concerns over accidental derailments, which are highly visible and have immediate costs. While strong safety protocols are essential, they alone do not ensure security. A false sense of safety may arise if resources are allocated solely to accident prevention without addressing broader security risks.

Get Your Career on Track

Heroes Wanted: Veterans, First Responders & Service-Minded Individuals—Apply Today! Another year is underway, and it’s a highball run. Perhaps you’re considering changing your career. Think about this: Do you want a career that values and compensates your hard work? Are you seeking a career where advancement is based on your

Find the Skilled Railroad Workers You Need

Generally, railroad companies schedule track construction and preventative repairs for the spring and summer. As these capital projects pick up, there’s an increase in demand for skilled workers. There are still too few skilled workers in the industry. Of the categories of employees of Class 1 freight railroads, ‘Train and

Summer 2025: The Safety Issue

Cranemasters: Safety Always

In the railroad industry, safety is of the utmost importance. Workers must receive extensive and ongoing safety training and be fully compliant with FMCSA, OSHA, MSHA, and FRA regulations, as well as hold a valid Railroad Safety Certification. However, at Cranemasters, these requirements are just the beginning.

Stretch First. Stay Safe and Strong All Day Long.

Rail work is hard work. One wrong move, and you’re derailed with a strain, a pull, or worse. That’s why Cranemasters’ Stretch and Flex Program is how you stay on track. This work demands strength and endurance from our equipment and from us. You’ve got to prep the machine before

Gear Up Like Your Life Depends on It. It Does.

Ask any railroader, and they’ll tell you that safety is the industry’s number one priority. And for good reason. The railroad work environment is inherently hazardous, and working conditions are often challenging.

Trespassing. The Leading Cause of Rail-Related Casualties

Trespassing is by far the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S., accounting for more fatalities than derailments and collisions combined. Railroad crossing accidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.

Hundreds of Builds. Five Years. Zero Injuries.

Cranemasters is proud to announce that on June 9th, its North Chesterfield division reached a significant milestone—five years of injury-free operations. This is the Cranemasters’ engineering and manufacturing facility. Over the past 2 ½ years, Cranemasters has completed 55 point-of-sale orders, 27 large builds or rebuilds of cranes, trucks, and

When Rails Burn Hot

As summer temperatures climb, so do the risks for those who keep our nation’s railroads running. Railroad workers face unique challenges when working outdoors in extreme heat—conditions that can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke if proper precautions aren’t taken. With limited shade along stretches of