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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions across crane, heavy haul, and bulk logistics.
For specific questions not covered here, contact us through the request a quote form or call our 24/7 dispatch lines.
Frequently asked questions
What does Northwest Companies do?
Crane and rigging, specialized heavy haul, and bulk pneumatic logistics — three integrated service lines under one operational team. See Services.
How do I get a quote?
Use our online quote form or call 24/7 dispatch: 405-373-2979 (crane), 405-506-1850 (heavy haul), 405-506-1869 (bulk logistics).
Where is Northwest Companies based?
Corporate headquarters in Woodward, Oklahoma. Operations base in Oklahoma City. 14 yards across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. We mobilize nationwide.
What industries do you serve?
Renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemical/refining, power generation, mining, natural gas compression and processing, civil construction, industrial processing, air handling/HVAC, communications, and residential. See Industries.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes — ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety). All audited annually by an accredited registrar. See Certifications.
Are your operators and drivers certified?
Crane operators are NCCCO-certified. Riggers and signal persons are NCCCO-certified or qualified to ASME B30.5. Drivers hold valid Class A CDLs with current DOT medicals.
Are you in ISN, PEC Premier, and Avetta?
Yes. Verified contractor in all three. Records are current and pulled directly by procurement teams from those platforms.
What is your largest crane?
Mobile hydraulic all-terrain cranes through 1,200 tons; crawler cranes through 600+ tons. The right crane for a job is the smallest one that can safely make the lift, including rigging.
Do you do residential work?
Yes — tree, HVAC, pool, hot tub, modular structures, signage. Same dispatch, same operators, same safety standard as our industrial work.
What's the heaviest load you've moved?
We routinely move loads over 500,000 lb gross with multi-axle hydraulic trailers, and superloads in the multi-million-pound range using SPMT combinations. The right rig depends on the load.
Do you handle permits for heavy haul?
Yes — turn-key. State and local permits, multi-state coordination, superload bridge engineering, escort coordination, road bans, time-of-day windows. See Permits & Routing.
Do you provide turn-key frac sand?
Yes — see Frac Sand Logistics. Transload, storage, hauling, and on-pad silos as a single service.
How fast can you mobilize?
Same-day in central Oklahoma for available equipment. Next-day across our 14-yard footprint. 2–7 days nationwide depending on permits and route. Faster for emergency response — call dispatch.
Can you produce stamped engineered lift plans?
Yes. We produce engineered lift plans in-house and provide stamped drawings where required by code, jurisdiction, or customer specification.
Are you DOT-authorized?
Yes. Active DOT operating authority, current insurance certificates available on request.
Do you have published safety metrics?
Yes — see Safety Data for current TRIR, DART, EMR, and ISO certificate scope.
24/7 Dispatch · Nationwide
Tell us what you need to move.
One call covers the crane, the haul, and the logistics. We’ll spec the crew, the equipment, and the route — and put a written quote in your hands.
Request a Quote 24/7 Dispatch Lines
- Crane & Rigging405-373-2979
- Heavy Haul405-506-1850
- Bulk Logistics405-506-1869