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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an agreement with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) and the NCCCO Foundation to protect workers who operate cranes better.

The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work and learn in John Deere home communities and around the world.

Students pursuing a career in the equipment and event rental industry can now apply for a share of $138,000 in scholarships through the ARA Foundation and its affiliate partners.

Monetary support from the rental community enables the ARA Foundation to assist hundreds of people each year.

This past week, the American Rental Association (ARA) released the list of award winners and those who will be inducted into the Rental Hall of Fame at The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans.

Scott Irwin, president, Delux Rental, Ypsilanti, Mich., has served as an American Rental Association (ARA) officer for the last three years, including president-elect in 2021, as ARA’s 60th president in 2022 and as board chair in 2023.

Vandalia Rental, headquartered in Vandalia, Ohio, has taken advantage of the ARA Foundation’s Employee Training Assistance Program as a way to help employees undergo Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training without the company footing the entire cost.

John Kennedy, CPA, president, ARA Insurance, Overland Park, Kan., a subsidiary of the American Rental Association (ARA), recently answered questions from Rental Management about the insurance industry, the growth of ARA Insurance and the outlook for 2024.

The equipment segment has continued to grow in 2023, but for many equipment rental companies, revenue growth has slowed versus the boom years of 2021 and 2022.

Bruce Campbell, an equipment rental industry veteran and key player in the launching of the rental program for Do it Best Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., has been named to the Rental Hall of Fame.

Scott Pevey, senior manager, Ditch Witch, Perry, Okla., has been selected to receive the 2023 American Rental Association (ARA) Exemplary Service Award.

Stefani Donabedian, vice president of Decanted Wine Truck, Hudson, Mass., has been selected to receive the 2023 American Rental Association (ARA) Rising Star Award.

John Deere, Moline, Ill., is committed to matching donations, up to a total of $100,000, made to the Construction Angels nonprofit organization from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

EventsU attendees will be ready to “beat” the competition and “drum” up new business when they kick off the day with Marvelless Mark on Feb. 17, leading up to The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans. 

Rental leaders from across North America convened in Chicago Nov. 16-18, 2023, for the American Rental Association’s (ARA) annual Leadership Conference. The conference is designed for leaders of the industry to network, engage and be inspired by professional education.

Thousands of rental industry professionals have already registered for The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans, so now is the time to lock in your spot as well.

Herc Rentals, Bonita Springs, Fla., has earned distinctions for Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® and Learning and Development Excellence.

Being located at the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula on Little Traverse Bay, the winter months for the team at Taylor True Value Rental in Petoskey can be treacherous. Safety has to be at the forefront of everything they do, according to Angela Bishop, CERP, co-owner.  

With registration for The ARA Show™ 2024 in full swing, hotel rooms are going fast in New Orleans.

Hi, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Four members. Marty Bamburg, ARA of Louisiana president, here. Thank you for allowing me to share some industry news on the regional and national fronts.

Hi to all my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven members. Maureen Harkness, ARA of Arizona president, here. I am excited to share the latest updates from our region and on the national front.

Equipment rental pros can now pursue certifications that will earn them an identifier that is unique to their rental segment: Equipment Certified Professional (ECP).

Equipment rental pros can now pursue certifications that will earn them an identifier that is unique to their rental segment: Equipment Certified Professional (ECP).

Equipment rental pros can now pursue certifications that will earn them an identifier that is unique to their rental segment: Equipment Certified Professional (ECP).