Abstract: A sucker rod cradle for storage, handling and transportation of sucker rods comprises in combination a base frame having forklift pockets, a plurality of upright cradle arms spaced along the base frame and extending perpendicular to the base frame. The cradle arms having channels to receive ends of spacers for stacks of sucker rods. The cradle arms may also receive ends of bundle spacers to permit transport of bundles of multiple rods. The base frame may be made up of spaced apart beams interconnected by cross members. The ends of the base frame may also include U-shaped bars to provide for crane lifting of the sucker rod cradle. The base frame may also include drip pans to contain contaminants dripping from the bundles of sucker rods. The cradle apparatus provides a very convenient system for storage, transport and on sight handling of sucker rods used in oil field facilities.