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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.

Surrounding this year’s Veterans Day observation, several equipment rental companies have announced recognitions received and initiatives undertaken related to their commitment to hiring and providing opportunities for those who served.

If there is a rental equivalent to the hit 1980s sitcom “Cheers,” it just might be Reddy Rents in Yuma, Ariz. Since 1959, it has been the place where the owners know everyone’s name when they walk in the door and treat everyone like family — still undertaking some transactions with a handshake.

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The John Deere Foundation, Moline, Ill., announced a series of grants totaling $19 million aimed at eliminating hunger by increasing access to food, uplifting resource-constrained farmers and supporting global food systems.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has said it has reached the congressionally-mandated cap on H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2024.

I’m Giovanni Femia, regional sales manager with Alta Equipment Co. I’m honored to serve as president of the ARA of New York this year and to have this chance to share some industry news with you.

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approximately $12.7 million in grants to 100 nonprofit organizations across the nation to support education and training to help workers and employers recognize serious workplace hazards, employ injury prevention, and understand workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under federal law.

Kubota Tractor Corp. has awarded $600,000 to five communities across the U.S. through its “Kubota Hometown Proud” grants.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Nine members. Between the massive rains, mudslides and then extreme heat, it has been a challenging time. Cyberattacks are also a concern. Discover ways to protect yourself, find educational resources to take advantage of, learn who in our region deserves extra congratulations and see how you can benefit from connecting with your rental peers.

If your rental store or employees are severely impacted by natural disasters, know that the ARA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grants are here to assist.

Service Rentals & Supplies, with six locations in Hawaii, is providing supplies — from generators and material handling equipment to port-a-potties — that are needed most now.

If your rental store or employees have been severely impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii, know that the ARA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grants are here to assist.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new funding opportunity targeted to support commercial driver’s license (CDL) programs at Iowa community colleges.

First-to-market is a phrase that can easily define Special Event Rentals’ trajectory in the Western Canadian event rental landscape.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Four members. I am Pat Reynolds, owner of Journey Productions in Lawton, Okla., and I also serve as ARA of Oklahoma president. 

Bobcat Co., West Fargo, N.D., has extended five grants, each worth $50,000, to parks across the nation as part of its partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

If your rental store or employees have been severely impacted by flooding in the Northeast, know that the ARA Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grants are here to assist.

Bobcat Co., West Fargo, N.D., is sponsoring Park and Recreation Month.

Canadian wildfires have burned through millions of acres, forcing thousands of people from their homes while challenging air quality throughout parts of the U.S. and Canada.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Four 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. That means, especially when we are the busiest, we need to stay sharp. Learn how and discover the latest regional news. 

The U.S. Department of Labor will provide a funding opportunity for more than $12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants.

Happy May to all American Rental Association (ARA) members in Region Nine. As president of the ARA of California board, I feel like it's been a busy year for members. In February, many of us attended The ARA Show™ in Orlando. Our region also participated in ARA's National Legislative Caucus in March. Then in April, the ARA of California held its State Legislative Day.  

American Rental Association (ARA) members from Texas were excited to have the opportunity to let their voices be heard during the Texas Rental Association’s (TRA) State Legislative Day on Feb. 28. See what they shared.