About Advantage Machinery Services
Advantage Machinery Services was incorporated in 1991, with a keen desire to provide customers with technical expertise and superior service for their rigging, heavy haul, and crane rental applications. AMS purchased Crane and Rigging Corporation in 1997 and McCloud Trucking and Rigging in 2001, making AMS a full service industrial contractor that can provide the know-how, equipment, and personnel to complete any project, from small one day jobs to complex, long-term projects. The company's growth has accelerated along with its reputation for doing the unusual with as equal skill and efficiency as the routine. Our record as creative problem solvers makes Advantage Machinery Services one of the premiere organizations in the country. Management, drivers, riggers, mechanics - all the people at AMS are committed to continuing the tradition of efficient, quality service. A tradition that had its beginning over 30 years ago.
A Proven Record
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Providing people and equipment to perform difficult work in a routine manner, safely, on time and in budget has been the catalyst of our continued growth. We pride ourselves on doing what we say we will do regardless of the obstacles we encounter; time after time. This manner of doing business is the bedrock of our past and the concept we build our future upon.
We believe if we focus on exceeding our customers expectations through creativity and innovation, and making safety and the wellbeing of our employees our prime concern; we, our employees and our customers will be successful.
Our Commitment to Safety
"Advantage Machinery Services, along with Crane & Rigging Corporation is committed to safety training and equipment inspection. Our commitment is in our experienced NCCCO operators and foreman with years of experience along with utilizing modern equipment. We have ongoing training and safety programs that offer the best crane and rigging practices to our customers."
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- Safety Operations Officer at Crane and Rigging Corp.
Comprehensive Lift Planning & Jobsite Compliance
Advantage Machinery Services delivers everything required to get your project approved, cleared, and ready for safe execution. Our team provides fully engineered 3D lift plans, detailed rigging plans, and complete documentation packages tailored to the requirements of any jobsite or general contractor. From radius charts and ground-bearing calculations to crane configurations and load paths, every plan is modeled with accuracy and clarity.
We also supply all necessary operator certifications, rigging qualifications, equipment inspection records, and site-specific safety documents to ensure seamless onboarding with even the strictest site-access protocols. Whether the project demands OSHA training records, lift director qualifications, JSA/THA documentation, or specialized compliance paperwork, our team prepares it promptly and professionally.
Advantage Machinery Services equips customers with everything needed to gain jobsite approval—clear plans, certified personnel, and a comprehensive safety package that eliminates delays and keeps projects moving.
Crane & Rigging Corporation and Advantage Machinery Services cannot predict everything that may happen on a jobsite. Although, considering all of our years of combined expertise, we can spot common issues that occur frequently.
Built on Partnership. Backed by Experience.
In 1997, Advantage Machinery Services partnered with Crane & Rigging Corporation (CRC), forming a long-standing relationship that continues to strengthen our capabilities today.
This partnership brings together AMS’s expertise in machinery moving and industrial services with CRC’s deep-rooted experience in crane operations—creating a fully integrated solution for our customers.
A Complete Crane Service Provider
Through our partnership with CRC, AMS offers full-service crane solutions to support projects of any size or complexity. From engineered lift planning and crane selection to certified operators and on-site execution, every lift is handled with precision and professionalism.
Together, we provide:
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Engineered lift planning and coordination
NCCO-certified operators and experienced crews
A diverse fleet of mobile cranes for any application
Safe, efficient mobilization and execution
Stronger Together
With decades of combined experience, AMS and CRC operate as one team—delivering seamless coordination between rigging, transport, and crane service.
The result is a single, trusted partner capable of handling every phase of your project, from initial planning to final placement.