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The memories of The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans still may be fresh in the minds of attendees and exhibitors, but plans for The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas are already in motion.

Dorothy “Dot” Williford, owner, Dot’s Rentals & Sales, is considered a legend in her time to the folks in Texarkana, Texas. See how Williford, who just turned 91 on March 8, is cementing her company’s legacy as a women-owned-and-operated, customer service-focused business with the addition of her daughter and granddaughter.

The following companies have recently reported financial results.

In the rental software space, rapidly evolving tech like artificial intelligence (AI) is being implemented alongside proven telematics programs that manage GPS tracking of fleet, equipment diagnostics and more.

The ARA Show™ 2024 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans offered plenty of opportunities to connect.

Kyle Richardson, operations manager at L & A Tent Rentals, Trenton, N.J., discusses how his company secures workers through the H-2B program and offers advice on navigating the process.

Fecon, Lebanon, Ohio, recently acquired TREEfrogg, a manufacturer of tree-trimming saw attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders.

Jeff Jackson, ARA of Colorado president, here. I understand how hard it is for folks to step away for a state chapter meeting or social. It can be one more thing to put on the to-do list, but there are real benefits to be gained — personally and professionally — by taking part.

With 57 drivers, including four who have their commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), driver safety is taken very seriously at Event Source, based in Cleveland, and Panache Events and So Cool Events, both based in Pompano Beach, Fla.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. I am Jeff Jackson, president of All Purpose Rental & Sales in Greeley, Colo. 

Peer Executive Groups has named the winners of its 2023 Top Gun Homeowner Market and Hybrid/Dealer Recognitions.

Summer in the equipment and event rental industry is here. This brings busy days, long hours and plenty of deliveries for rental companies.

Learn what steps two Texas rental operators implemented after their equipment was stolen off job sites and discover other theft-prevention tips that will help protect your equipment and facility.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that it will provide $749 million in Emergency Relief Program funds to 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to repair and rebuild roads and bridges that have been damaged by catastrophic events, including extreme weather events.

Most of us grew up with the same everyday red gas can in the garage that was used to fill up the lawn mower. So, when we see this at the work site, we don’t even bat an eye. The problem? Those cans are not rated for commercial use and could get you fined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).   

There has been no shortage of events offering education, training, networking and fun across the American Rental Association’s (ARA) Region Six this spring.

Research shows that within one hour, people will have forgotten an average of 50 percent of the information you presented.

The long 16-month wait came to an end Feb. 11 when The ARA Show™ 2023 kicked off in Orlando. See what members from Region One had to share about their show experiences.

Elite Events & Rentals, Tampa, Fla., has acquired West Coast Events and Rentals, Land O' Lakes, Fla.

Heather Gray is a hunter, a cosmetics expert, and the human resources (HR) director for one of the fastest growing equipment rental companies in the country, Rental Equipment Investment Corp. (REIC), in Kalispell, Mont.

Tuesday at The ARA Show™ started with a fun, humor-filled Women in Rental Breakfast. The event gave the more than 450 attendees the opportunity to network and build connections.

Whether you are in event or equipment rental, you will want to stop at the American Rental Association (ARA) Resource Center — Booth No. 3420 in the construction area — at The ARA Show™ in Orlando to see all the latest educational offerings available to you and your team via RentalU, ARA’s educational platform.

Many in the equipment and event rental community demonstrated their support for the ARA Foundation and its programs through their generous donations during 2022. 

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Six members. Well, we all made it through another year! Even with the lack of qualified (or unqualified) workers and the increased costs and lack of new equipment, everyone I spoke with around our region seems to have had a good year.