Equipment Inspections & Safety Training in Illinois
Onsite bucket truck and crane inspections, dielectric testing, DOT annual inspections and operator training for contractors, utilities and fleets.
24/7 availability for service inquiries and emergency onsite inspection requests. Call 1-844-440-SFTI for urgent needs; response timing and onsite appointments are confirmed by SFTI.
Joliet • Illinois Valley • Central Illinois • Midwest
Complete safety solutions
Choose the exact inspection, testing or training service your operation needs.
Bucket Truck & Aerial Device Inspections
Annual and periodic inspections for vehicle-mounted aerial devices, bucket trucks and related equipment. Dielectric testing is also available for insulated aerial equipment.
Learn more →InspectionsCrane & Digger Derrick Inspections
Structured onsite inspections for mobile cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks and supporting components.
Learn more →InspectionsForklift & Telehandler Inspections
Field inspections for forklifts, rough-terrain forklifts, telehandlers and material-handling equipment.
Learn more →InspectionsFMCSA DOT Annual Inspections
Onsite commercial motor vehicle annual inspections for trucks and trailers.
Learn more →TestingDielectric Testing
High-voltage testing for insulated aerial equipment and selected electrical protective tools.
Learn more →TestingLoad & Proof Testing
Coordinated load and proof testing for applicable lifting equipment, aerial devices and attachments.
Learn more →TrainingBucket Truck & MEWP Operator Training
Instructor-led operator training with classroom instruction, written assessment and hands-on evaluation.
Learn more →TrainingForklift & Telehandler Operator Training
Classroom instruction, familiarization and hands-on operator evaluation for material-handling equipment.
Learn more →TrainingOSHA 10 & 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training
Instructor-led OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training for Illinois employers and teams
Learn more →TrainingRigging & Signal Person Training
Rigging and signal person training for Illinois crews. Instruction in rigging inspection, load control and lifting communication
Learn more →TrainingRed Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Training
Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training for Illinois workplaces and teams
Learn more →InspectionsCarry Deck Crane Inspections
Onsite inspection requests for compact industrial carry deck cranes. Identify the crane configuration, manufacturer requirements and inspection scope before scheduling. Load testing and operator training are separate requests.
Learn more →InspectionsGrapple Truck Inspections
Inspection requests for truck-mounted grapple loaders and grapple-equipped lifting equipment. Identify the loader, attachment and truck separately. The equipment inspection, DOT annual and any additional testing are distinct scopes.
Learn more →InspectionsTruck Crane & Boom Truck Inspections
Onsite inspections for truck-mounted lifting equipment. Crane/boom equipment and truck DOT annual inspections are requested as separate scopes. Contractors, fleets and dealers welcome.
Learn more →InspectionsOverhead Crane & Hoist Inspections
Onsite inspection requests for overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes and hoists at industrial facilities.
Learn more →InspectionsBoom Lift & Scissor Lift Inspections
Onsite mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) inspection requests for boom lifts and scissor lifts at commercial sites.
Learn more →InspectionsRigging & Lifting Equipment Inspections
Onsite inspection requests for lifting slings, shackles, hooks and other identified rigging equipment used by contractors and industrial employers.
Learn more →Built around the equipment you use.
SFTI works with contractors, utilities, fleets, municipalities and industrial employers throughout Illinois and the Midwest.
Professional service without the corporate runaround.
SFTI is a family business. The owner personally provides your inspection and training services, with direct communication before and after the job.
- Onsite service built around your schedule
- Practical, easy-to-use reports and records
- Inspection, testing and training from one provider
- Direct communication before and after the job
Tell us what you need.
Send the basic equipment, location and scheduling details. SFTI will contact you directly to confirm scope and pricing.
Dealers welcome
Equipment dealers can request inspections for individual units or a multi-unit inventory at a commercial yard. Send the unit list, equipment data plates, previous reports and availability windows. SFTI will confirm the inspection scope and documentation for each unit, plus scheduling and travel for the visit.
Fleet and dealer pricing available
Ask about pricing for multiple units inspected at one location or recurring fleet and dealer work. Send the equipment list, quantities, location and desired schedule. Pricing and any discount are confirmed in your quote.