About Rent-A-Crane, Inc.

Rent-A-Crane Fleet Circa 1960




Tadano ATF 110G-5

Thomas B. FitzGerald started Arlington Iron Works, Inc. in 1948, and as the company grew, they acquired cranes to hang iron. When local construction companies asked to rent those cranes, Thomas and his three sons, Barnes, Donald and Jimmy saw an opportunity. In 1957, Rent-A-Crane started renting cranes to the general public, and by 1958 the company was incorporated to become Rent-A-Crane, Inc. Since then, we have grown into the professional, customer-oriented company that we are today.

The Rent-A-Crane, Inc. philosophy is oriented toward affirmative control and minimization of risks. Our success and yours depends on how well each job is performed. We continue to invest in new equipment and operator training to offer a professional experience to our customers. In addition, we follow federal guidelines for pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing of all employees to ensure a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

Rent-A-Crane, Inc. operators are highly skilled professionals who receive continued training on their equipment, and in all facets of the crane industry. We test our employees on their knowledge of crane lift capacities and industry standards. Our operators are nationally certified under the standards set by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. They are also licensed to work in the District of Columbia, and pre-qualified to work on such high profile jobs as NCE, in Springfield, VA and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir, VA. We are also qualified to work in local military bases, such as Quantico Marine Corp Base, Bolling Air Force Base, Dahlgreen Naval Surface Warfare Center, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Belvoir, Fort Myer and Andrews Air Force Base.

Rent-A-Crane, Inc. is committed to provide our customers with the best possible service available. Our management team is comprised of trained professionals who can assist you in with your craning needs. Our office personnel are capable of planning lift requirements over the phone, and estimators are available to perform on-site evaluations of your needs.