At McClain & Co., Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering state-of-the-art equipment for bridge inspections and access. Our comprehensive inventory includes a diverse range of vehicles, from versatile bucket trucks and vans to robust aerial work platforms and truck-mounted units capable of extending over 70 feet beneath bridges. Designed for ease of use, adaptability, and […]
The importance of bridge inspections cannot be overstated, as they are crucial for ensuring the safety and structural soundness of the bridges that form a key part of our national highway and railway infrastructure. This underscores the necessity for reliable bridge inspection equipment rentals. Moreover, bridges that are structurally deficient present serious risks not only […]
While commonly recognized as an underbridge inspection and maintenance vehicle, not every such truck can be called a SNOOPER®. This term has been colloquially used for nearly half a century to describe articulated boom lift trucks, yet “SNOOPER®” is a protected trademark specifically denoting the renowned series of vehicles produced by Paxton-Mitchell Co., LLC. As […]
Safety is crucial in any industry where physical injury is possible. But safety is not just about following rules and guidelines. It also means going beyond the minimum standards set by OSHA. Moreover, safety depends on the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. This is especially true for under bridge access equipment users. […]
Bucket trucks have a long and fascinating history of innovation and adaptation. They have been used for various purposes since the early 1900s, when they were first invented to help fruit pickers harvest cherries without ladders. They were called “cherry pickers” because of this original use, but they soon became popular with other professions as […]
Many of the country’s highway bridges are in poor condition and require urgent attention. Out of more than 618,000 bridges across the United States, over 220,000 need some form of structural improvement, restoration, or replacement. However, these critical infrastructure projects cannot simply halt or divert the traffic flow in many cases. Often, the work involves […]
If you need some special equipment to access a bridge project, you might be thinking of renting a bucket truck. But where can you find one? McClain & Co., Inc. – The Right Place for Utility Truck Rental and Bucket Lift Truck Rental You may not need to search online for “Bucket truck rental near […]
McClain and Co., Inc. is more than just a bridge rental equipment company. We are a team of experienced and professional experts who have been in the industry for over two decades. We know how to handle any project, big or small, with care and attention to detail. We tailor our services to suit your […]
We at McClain & Co., Inc. love our corporate office in the beautiful town of Culpeper, Virginia. It has been our headquarters since we founded the company in 1998 and it still serves us well. But we did not stop there. We have also built a network of regional offices from Connecticut in the north […]
With more than 615,000 highway bridges scattered across the United States – along with almost 100,000 railroad bridges – bridge maintenance is a constant endeavor. There are numerous tasks that must be carried out both on a regular basis as well as periodically “as needed” when it comes to bridge maintenance. These include bridge repairs, […]
