Content Tagged: "GPS"

Caterpillar, Irving, Texas, has added updates to the company’s line of mid-sized asphalt compactors.

Frenter, a provider of GPS, maintenance and analytic solutions for heavy equipment, has partnered with Boom & Bucket, a digital marketplace for heavy equipment.

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.

Caterpillar, Irving, Texas, has two technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line. Formerly ARO with Assist, the Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat® D4, D5, D6, D6 XE, and D7 models starting early this year, the company said.

Detective Sgt. Greg Hinchliffe with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in Naples, Fla., to receive the ARA Insurance/National Equipment Register (NER) Daniel Pearson Law Enforcement Award at The ARA Show 2024.

Rental Management is producing the Rental Software Series. For the February 2024 issue, we profile MCS Rental Software, Birmingham, Ala., and Maidenhead, UK.

It seems like theft never takes a break. Take a look at some of the more recent incidents impacting the rental industry and what steps could have been taken to help mitigate these losses. 

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.

The awareness and use of red flags have been key reasons True Value Rental of Bay City, Bay City, Mich., hasn’t been impacted by theft, according to Ed Craddock, owner. 

Rental Management is producing the Rental Software Series. For the November 2023 issue, we profile TapGoods, Dallas.

Josh Nickell, the American Rental Association’s (ARA) vice president, equipment segment, discusses telematics and GPS for rental equipment and how it can assist an equipment rental company in this month’s Equipment Rental Insider video.

In this episode of the Equipment Rental Insider Podcast, Josh Nickell, the American Rental Association’s (ARA) vice president, equipment segment, discusses telematics and GPS for rental equipment and how it can assist an equipment rental company.

The wave of artificial intelligence (AI) has swept across multiple industries, making its mark even in equipment and event rentals. Achille Ettorre, managing partner, GTA Equipment Rentals, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, has developed expertise in the rapidly progressing AI domain, making him a unique voice in the industry.

Today, Expo Events in Fresno, Calif., covers all areas of the event rental space. There is the large event rental division, the trade show division, the audio-visual division and the creative division that can design and build custom furniture and props. No matter your event rental need, Expo Events can take care of it.

Develop a comprehensive theft prevention strategy. While intricate equipment thefts often make headlines, crimes of opportunity are more common than you might think.

Two rental operators have taken various measures to shore up gaps to deal with equipment theft.

John Deere, Moline, Ill., has acquired Smart Apply, Indianapolis, a precision spraying equipment company.

Trystar, Faribault, Minn., has acquired Cyber Sciences, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Learn how two Colorado rental operators are using their “gut instinct” and set policies to thwart theft. Then discover additional tips you can use to help protect your equipment.

Learn how being lax on protocols impacted a California rental operation. Then discover important theft-prevention tips you can take to protect your equipment.

Rob Hoag of RJ Hoag Insurance, Riverton, N.J., an ARA Insurance preferred agent, offers some theft countermeasures rental business staff — right down to counter personnel — can take to help thwart fraudsters.

Tom Rensch, CIC, consultant, TR Risk Solutions, St. Louis, and an ARA Insurance preferred agent, offers some theft countermeasures rental business staff — right down to counter personnel — can take to help thwart fraudsters.

Geoff Zellers of Zellers Financial and Insurance Services, Rexburg, Idaho, an ARA Insurance preferred agent, offers some theft countermeasures rental business staff — right down to counter personnel — can take to help thwart fraudsters.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. During this busy rental season, we all have to remember to pay extra attention to theft and, in particular, the prevention of it at our facilities, at job sites and through conversion. Thieves continue to up their game.