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A customer went into their local rental store to pick up the tow-behind lift they had rented. They towed the equipment to their job site without incident.

Detective Sgt. James Dietz shares what to do when you're a victim of theft by conversion.

Red flags are those warning signs that a rental might not be on the up and up. Know them and they could prevent a theft from occurring. Ignore them and, well, you might never see your equipment again.

The power of lightning can be awe-inspiring.

Whereas mental health was once a taboo subject at many workplaces, rental operations from around the country now realize it is a real issue that can impact the overall health of their employees along with the status of their businesses. See what steps both large and small rental operators are taking to raise awareness as well as offer vital services to help those in need.

Perhaps you have experienced a mental health issue. Perhaps a friend or loved one has. You might be surprised how common mental health issues are.

Transitioning from landscaping to crane rental

A man was working in his yard. Spring was coming and he wanted to prepare his garden and his lawn for the upcoming growing season. 

Sometimes even the most vigilant fall prey to scammers.

An EF-3 tornado tore through the Ohio community of Huntsville/Indian Lake on March 14. Equipment rental industry supplier A & H Hose & Fitting was in the path and suffered severe damage, but its owners are still doing all they can to help responders. 

An employee making a delivery for a rental store pulled around the building and backed up to the dock.

The ARA state chapters of New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently welcomed three industry professionals to their boards of directors. See who they are and what qualities they bring to their teams.

Hello, my fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Five peers. Wow, The ARA Show™ was great. See my recap, review what has been happening at our state associations and check out ideas for making this busy season your best ever — all in my regional message. 

Great location, wonderful networking, valuable education, busy show floor and memorable events made The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans a huge success for those in Region Seven. See what they had to say.  

“Shaping the future of rental” was the theme of The ARA Show™ 2024 in New Orleans, and members from the Southeast — ARA’s Region Three — showed up in force to network and learn from peers, industry experts and vendors.

While their paths into the event rental market might have been different, American Rental Association (ARA) 2021 Rental Hall of Fame recipient Tim Maloney Sr., CERP, president, Canton Chair Rental, Canton, Ohio; John Clarke, president, Ace Party & Tent Rental, Port Washington, N.Y.; and Jason Campisi, CEO, South Jersey Party Rentals, Pennsauken, N.J., all share similar traits.

The builder was a longtime customer of the rental store. On this particular job, the rental store had already swapped out several propane tanks and the process was the same each time.

ARA Insurance, Overland Park, Kan., a provider of customized insurance products to the equipment and event rental industry for more than 40 years, has unveiled a revamped website at ARAinsure.com. 

The rental store driver was on his way to make a delivery one sunny afternoon. Traffic was fairly light. The driver anticipated being a little early for the delivery. He saw a light change to yellow ahead and slowed to a stop.  

Today — Monday, Feb. 19 — will kick off with the Keynote Session featuring Jon Taffer of “Bar Rescue.” Plus, the day will include can’t-miss networking events.  

How often have you seen that comment online in one place or another?  

Before The ARA Show™ trade show floor opens on Monday, Feb. 19, attendees have the opportunity to attend the Keynote Session featuring Jon Taffer — hospitality expert and star of the hit TV show “Bar Rescue.”

A rental customer was 20 minutes into his job when the commercial mower rented from a local rental store stopped in its tracks.

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.