Boom Truck-Fixed Cab Operator Certification Discontinued — What This Means for You

In August 2021, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced that it was discontinuing its popular Boom Truck—Fixed Cab (BTF) operator certification as a part of an overall simplification of the crane operator certification process. The BTF certification was initially created by the nationwide oversight organization years ago in response to […]

Obtaining and Renewing Your Crane Operator Certification

Crane operator certification dramatically increases your job opportunities and earning potential but—like most things in life—your certification isn’t permanent. Just like a state-issued driver’s license, your crane operator certification needs to be renewed on a regular basis. How long does a crane operator license last? Depending on the type of certification you currently hold and […]

NCCCO Makes Getting Crane Operator Certification Easier

There’s no denying that safely learning how to operate a crane can be mentally demanding. The testing and certification process can be even more complicated. But the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has recently taken several measures to make that process simpler, easier, and more cost-effective for operators-in-training. The updates will […]