Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC has been recognized by Marathon Petroleum Corporation as an Exceptional Partnership Award winner in the Refining Division at the company’s 9th Annual Supplier Recognition Awards.

The award highlights suppliers who have made a meaningful impact on Marathon’s operations over the past year. Out of approximately 130 nominations, only 15 awards were presented across three divisions—Corporate, Midstream, and Refining—and five categories. With roughly 9,000 contractors supporting Marathon at any given time, the recognition underscores the strength and consistency of Deep South’s performance.

“We consider this a great honor to receive this recognition and award from Marathon, a longtime partner spanning nearly 30 years,” said Jeremy Landry, President of Deep South Crane and Rigging. “We look forward to building on this momentum and strengthening our partnership by continuing to deliver excellence in the heavy lift and heavy haul sector.”

Deep South’s recognition reflects not only a single achievement, but decades of collaboration, innovation, and a continued commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for its customers.

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About Deep South: Deep South Crane & Rigging is a leading provider of heavy lift and transportation services, serving a diverse range of industries. With a focus on safety, innovation, and technical expertise, Deep South delivers reliable solutions for complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of workforce protection. The company strives to equip its customers with the best tools to complete the task at hand and is home to the VersaCrane fleet.

The firm offers a complete range of services, from bare crane rental to turnkey heavy lift and transport solutions, serving clients across North and South America. It operates out of seven locations, including Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; New Orleans, LA; DeQuincy, LA; Beaumont, TX; Houston, TX; and Catlettsburg, KY. Sister company DS Americas operates out of Bogotá, Colombia.

Recent recognition includes: 2024 Industry Business Roundtable (IBR) Safety Excellence Award in Crane and Rigging, and 2023 IBR Mentor Award; 2023 and 2024 Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) Safety Excellence Award; 2023, 2024, and 2025 Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award; 13 consecutive years included in Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (LWCC) Safest 70; 2023 and 2025 Texas Mutual Platinum Safety Partner Award; Marathon's 2024 Exceptional Partner Award; and the 2025 Specialized Carriers & Riggers Foundation (SC&RF) Workforce Ambassador Award