Article1 min read Apr 21, 2024Point of Rental Software adds first Record360 RMS integrationPoint of Rental Software, Fort Worth, Texas, and Record360 have developed the inspection platform’s first integration with a rental management system (RMS), integrating Record360 with Point of Rental’s Expert and Elite platforms. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Mar 10, 2024Caterpillar Safety Services launches new programsCaterpillar Safety Services READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Oct 19, 2023Think a fire can’t happen at your operation? Think again.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that on average there are more than 200 workplace fires per day, with an average of more than 5,000 people injured by workplace fires annually. Those are startling statistics — ones no rental operator nor their employees want to be part of. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2023Coalition for Workplace Safety requests extension to OSHA walkaround rule proposalThe Coalition for Workplace Safety has submitted a letter — which the American Rental Association has signed along with 73 other organizations — requesting an extension to the comment period on OSHA's notice of proposed rulemaking to the “Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process.” READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Sep 5, 2023Robert Copley, CERP, your regional director, spotlights cybertheft awareness, networkingHello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. Amid all our normal day-to-day activities, we always need to be mindful of forces that want to disrupt our businesses. I am talking about cyber hackers. This is a real threat, whether you are a small or large operation. Learn in this issue how to take the appropriate precautions. On a more positive note, the state chapters in our region have been busy offering great member events. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Sep 3, 2023United Rentals outlines benefits of preventive maintenance and inspectionsUnited Rentals, Stamford, Conn., is outlining the benefits of preventive fleet maintenance and equipment inspections. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Aug 20, 2023HBS Systems integrates with Record360HBS Systems, Richardson, Texas, a provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions, is partnering with Record360, Walnut Creek, Calif., a digital inspection software that leverages photos and videos to record the condition of physical assets. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Aug 8, 2023Get to know the Massachusetts hoisting regulations programThe ARA of Massachusetts presents a way for rental businesses to enable customers to rent and use hoisting equipment without the need to obtain a full license from the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Aug 8, 2023Party Perfect’s recipe for successNelson Parker, owner of Party Perfect, Richmond, Va., discusses what has made his company a Rental Management Market Mover two years in a row. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article5 min read Aug 8, 2023Kirk Edwards, ARA of Kentucky president, advocates for rentalHello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five members. My name is Kirk Edwards, owner of Kit-Mo Rental & Supply Co. in Paducah, Ky. I also serve as ARA of Kentucky president. Business at my operation has been good. It is up from last year, which was our best in 10 years. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Jul 19, 2023Electrical safety and how to protect workers and end usersElectrical safety is a crucial element in rental, whether it be with equipment or events. Things that may be taken for granted could lead to unforeseen consequences unless properly safeguarded. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read May 28, 2023JLG releases equipment guidance white paperJLG Industries, an Oshkosh company, has released a new white paper, Uptime Matters, which the company says answers six frequently asked questions about equipment maintenance, parts and service. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Apr 11, 2023Top Gunn Equipment Rentals puts a different spin on rentalListen to the on-hold message at Top Gunn Equipment Rentals in Austin, Texas, and you instantly know this is not your typical rental operation. See how Brandon Marrs, company president, has put his unique stamp on the business. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Apr 11, 2023Hawaii rental operator discusses resources to help membersAloha, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Nine members! My name is Michelle Nelson, president of MK Equipment Corp. in Honolulu. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Feb 7, 2023Kovarik joins ARA of South Carolina board of directorsTerry Kovaric, director, fleet and merchandising for Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe’s Home Improvement, became the newest member of the ARA of South Carolina board of directors at the conclusion of the state chapter’s annual board elections in December. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Feb 1, 2023Rental Software Series: Baseplan Software GroupRental Management is producing this Rental Software Series. This month, we profile Baseplan Software Group, Houston. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Jan 18, 2023Reducing auto incidents takes a multipronged approachMatt Musgrove, president, Tejas Equipment Rental & Sales, San Antonio, has always implemented safe driving measures at his eight locations, including his three Big John Site Services. When he saw an increase in driving accidents, he knew he needed to do more. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article3 min read Jan 3, 2023Rental Software Series: Fame IntelligenceRental Management is producing this Rental Software Series. This month, we profile Fame Intelligence, Westport, Conn. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article15 min read Oct 1, 2022Understanding rental software featuresEven if you have used rental-specific software to run your equipment or event rental business for decades, chances are there are features you have READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article4 min read Sep 1, 2022Trip inspections are more than just a good idea — they are requiredThose with responsibility over drivers and vehicle fleets across the equipment and event rental industry have a lot of issues to juggle such as mainta READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article1 min read Sep 1, 2022ARA resources can help with trip inspection complianceEquipment and event rental businesses that utilize commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in their fleets need to perform certain trip inspections on tho READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article2 min read Jun 1, 2022OSHA creates program to protect workers against heatFor the first time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect millions of READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article6 min read Sep 1, 2021AR/VR provides new opportunities for equipment manufacturers READ MORE ADD TO CART