Abstract: A system and method for transporting crane booms is provided. The system generally comprises end units and interior units having bolster assemblies and cradles. The bolster assembly preferably comprises a shipping cradle and crane boom. The shipping cradle comprises an upper cradle and lower cradle, wherein contoured spaces of said upper cradle and lower cradle are designed to fit a lattice structure of a crane boom. Attachment holes allow for attachment elements to secure the upper cradle to the lower cradle, thus removably securing the shipping cradle to the crane boom. Alternatively, the shipping cradle may be permanently attached to the lattice structure. The shipping cradle may also be removably secured to a flatbed, allowing the crane boom to be securely transported over long distances via said flatbed.