The Backbone of South Texas Lifting Operations.
Driven by grit, built on integrity, and focused on keeping your business in motion.
Built to Serve Texas Industry
In heavy industry, your reputation is only as good as your last lift. Empire Crane Services LLC was founded to provide the construction, municipal, manufacturing, and energy sectors of South Texas with a faster, more reliable, and safety-focused alternative for crane maintenance and repair.
Headquartered on New Laredo Highway in San Antonio, Empire services the entire South Texas region. We aren't a massive, detached corporate conglomerate. We are an independent, agile, owner-operated business that understands that when your equipment is down, your profits stop.
Meet the Owner: Joe Fernandez
Empire Crane Services was brought to life by owner Joe Fernandez, a U.S. military veteran. Recognizing a gap in the local market for responsive, brand-specific crane expertise, he combined deep industry knowledge with a veteran's discipline to build a company rooted in transparent communication and exceptional technical skill.
When you partner with Empire, you are dealing directly with an owner who stands firmly behind the quality of his team's work. Joe has established a company culture where safety is non-negotiable, diagnostics are accurate, and client downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
Joe Fernandez
Owner · U.S. VeteranBrand Specialization & Parts Sourcing
We pride ourselves on our deep technical familiarity with the industry's leading crane systems. Our technicians specialize in the service, diagnostic repair, and component sourcing for:
Our Full Range of Services
Beyond diagnostics and parts, Empire delivers complete lifecycle support for your equipment, including:
- Crane refurbishing — restoring aging or worn units to safe, like-new operating condition.
- Swings & exchange — crane swing service and unit exchanges to keep your trucks productive while yours is serviced.
- In-field repairs — we come to your job site and fix your crane on location, minimizing downtime.
- Field service, maintenance & inspections — preventive care and certifications that keep your fleet compliant and safe.
Our Growth & Logistics
To better serve our expanding client base, Empire is actively working toward becoming official factory parts distributors. Until those formal designations are finalized, we utilize an extensive, highly vetted network of outside supply partners. This allows us to source and acquire high-quality, reliable replacement components quickly, bypassing standard supply chain hurdles to get your equipment back in service.
Rooted in San Antonio, Serving All of South Texas
Our shop and office are strategically located at 8510 New Laredo Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78211. Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, our central location gives us immediate access to major transit corridors, allowing us to rapidly dispatch field service trucks anywhere in South Texas.
Quality Parts. Expert Service. Uptime That Keeps You Moving.
Experience the Empire Difference.
Discover why fleet managers and operators across South Texas trust Joe Fernandez and the veteran-led Empire team to maximize their uptime.