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Deep South Recognized by LWCC with 2025 Safest 70 Award
Posted: 04/16/2026
Company earns distinction for more than a decade of consistent safety excellence
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Turnaround Efficiency: Lift, Lower and Slide
Posted: 07/06/2021
A major process unit turnaround (TAR) project for a petrochemical plant in the Southwest required some well-planned logistics, over 1,200 craftworkers (at peak) and a comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks and customized skid (Jack & Slide) systems.
Safety Source: Fall Prevention
Posted: 07/01/2021
Did you know the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death is falls and more than 8 million people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2019? Read on for some smart tips to prevent fall injuries both at home and at work from The National Safety Council.
Super-Sized Truss No Problem for High Capacity Crane
Posted: 05/03/2021
A residential backyard, a nearby interstate, and a limited work window all combined to make a bridge truss replacement project a powerful demonstration of lifting strength and agility.
Bridge Span Move and Lift Set Pace for New Bridge Completion
Posted: 04/30/2021
In support of a major bridge construction project in the Midwest, Deep South crews helped transport and install four bridge spans from an off-site staging area to the bridge foundation.
Safety Source: Distracted Driving
Posted: 04/27/2021
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "it takes about five seconds, on average, to read or send a text. Not a lot of time. But, in that span of time, with your eyes on your phone and not on the road, a vehicle traveling 55 miles per hour can travel the length of a football field. In that instant, over that distance, a life can be taken—maybe even yours."
George H.W. Bush 4141 Train Arrives at Its Final Destination in College Station
Posted: 03/22/2021
With Deep South's help, Union Pacific's historic George H.W. Bush 4141 locomotive arrived at its final destination in College Station, TX. Using two 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 cranes, Deep South lifted the 315,000-pound locomotive off the track, where it will be permanently featured at Bush's presidential library and museum at Texas A&M University. We're proud to have helped out on this special project!
Heavy Haul Job Featured in AC&T Magazine
Posted: 02/04/2021
In support of a plant upgrade, a petrochemical company in Louisiana needed to transport several large vessels from a cargo ship to their site. The weight and height of three of these vessels posed challenges for the contractor in the way of severe height restrictions from a pipe rack along a public road.
