Doc Bailey Construction Equipment Inc.

05/16/2026

WTF

05/16/2026

Ouch

05/15/2026

Today’s inspection took us out to Treasure Island on the San Francisco Bay. Clear skies, the full Bay Bridge from Oakland all the way across, and San Francisco sitting in the background. Not a bad day to be out on the water.

We were out here conducting the annual inspection on a lattice boom crawler crane mounted on a barge, also known as a ringer. During the inspection we tested the anti two-block device on the whip line and it failed. No audible alarm, no automatic shutoff. On top of that, the whip line actually jammed inside the device itself. We had to swing over the sister crane with a man basket to send someone up and clear it before we could continue.

This is exactly why inspections exist. A two-block event on a live load can be catastrophic, and the downtime and liability that follows can run into the hundreds of thousands depending on the situation. We caught it on our terms today, and that’s the whole point.

Stay safe everyone.

04/16/2026

🔧 We’re Hiring! Mechanic Wanted – San Lorenzo, CA

Doc Bailey Construction Equipment is looking for a motivated mechanic to join our team!

Business is booming and we have more work coming in than we can handle right now. We need someone who is ready to hit the ground running from day one, no long onboarding, no hand holding. If you know how to use a wrench and a multimeter and you’re ready to work, we want you on our team.

If you’ve got at least 2 years of hands-on experience, we want to hear from you. Electrical and hydraulic experience is a big plus. We’re not just looking for someone who knows what they’re doing, we want someone who’s hungry to keep learning and growing.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
• At least 2 years of mechanic experience
• Electrical and hydraulic experience preferred
• Must have your own tools
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Ready to jump in and contribute from day one

📍 San Lorenzo, CA

🕐 Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Interested? Call or text Joe at (510) 388-3900

01/02/2026

New Year Clearance Sale

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all the awesome and loyal customers that have supported us over the years.
Happy 250th birthday to this awesome nation that allows us to enjoy the freedoms and prosperity many countries only dream of.
Happy 40th birthday to DBCE Inc. Founded in 1986 by myself as a weekend mechanic performing truck and equipment repairs while holding down a full time job as a mechanic during the week. It has been a long journey filled with wins and losses, but i wouldn't change a thing.... Here is a sample of our commemorative coin and hard hat decal. Hit me up in passing and I'll happily share with you... As I slow down and Joe Bailey steps up we look forward to forty more years....My heart feels like this could go on for a long time as I now have eight grand kids... LOL.....

11/01/2025

I personally not afraid of working.

10/23/2025

I am not sure about any one else doing business in California but here a few examples of the challenges we have been dealing with.... 23,24 and 25 General liability rates went up 25-35 % each year and that is with no DBCE Claims. WC comp has been at a .95 work Mod for numerous years, then we have two small (4k) claims, and now a huge fraudulent claim that has sent us to the moon... Causing our WC to double in price... This all being caused by things or people out of control but protected by the state. No one is ever held liable for their own actions these days... How do we stay in Business in California and for how much longer....Tech's want $40-$50 and hour but can't do any work without having someone holding their hands, and if you hire a shop foreman to help the work flow, they just sit back and suck it up as they don't want to create waves in the shop... WOW....My Boat stays the same size while my paddles keep getting smaller..... Feels like we are facing forces that just make it not desirable to be here doing this....

10/10/2025

In and Out is such an awesome company

In-N-Out Burger is offering a free meal to all U.S. veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. 🍔🍟 🇺🇸 MORE BELOW 🔽

10/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE!!!! For all of us that are in the construction industry, Conexpo2026 is just around the corner....It is one of the best equipment trade shows in this hemisphere......

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the construction trade show. The next show will be March 3-7, 2026 in Las Vegas and will showcase the latest equipment and technologies.