Content Tagged: "theft"

It could be an out-of-state customer or someone who pulls up in a pickup truck to rent a skid steer. Either way, you know something's off. Do you and

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.

First, get a good idea of what security issues might be lurking at your operation. “Pick an evening — just after dusk is best — and park in front of your business while it’s closed and just study what you see. The best security practices may still not stop theft, but if we make it as difficult as possible, they will move on to something easier,” Craddock says.

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. 

“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.

This second ARA Live Panel brings two speakers together to discuss rental equipment theft, prevention, and recovery. Moderator, Andy Dresher, ARA Education and Training Manager, will lead the discussion regarding recruitment theft prevention methods and techniques.

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.

Law enforcement authorities in Blytheville, Ark., reported that a multi-agency operation has cracked down on an organized, far-reaching heavy equipment crime ring that had been operating out of the city.

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We do our best to keep an eye on conditions, but sometimes nature has its own ideas. 

The following are the top 10 most viewed Rental Pulse stories of 2023.

Christmas miracles have been said to happen from time to time. For one rental operation, their miracle began with a theft.

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. 

Michele Saxman, owner, Rapid Rentals & Sales in Brookfield, Ill., was ecstatic when she received a request from a contact at Exelon, the utility company, to purchase five forklifts. That would be a major coup for her.

To prevent theft, be on the watch for these red flags.

The American Rental Association (ARA) state chapters of Oregon and Washington recently welcomed three industry professionals — Tim Allen, Jack Halsey and Duncan James — to their boards of directors.

Best wishes, fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region One members! Sarah Wilper, your ARA regional director, here. As we approach the close of 2023, I have to say that I am continually amazed and humbled by the people in this industry. This year has thrown us a barrage of challenges that we have persevered through. Now, the new year will bring us some exciting opportunities.

Season’s greetings, fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two members! As we reflect on 2023, I have to say that I am continually amazed by the resilience of the people in this industry. From labor issues, equipment theft, governmental chaos and economic uncertainty, this year has thrown us all sorts of challenges. But through it all, we have persevered.

Season’s greetings, fellow American Rental Association (ARA) Region Three members! As we reflect on 2023, I have to say that I am continually amazed by the resilience of the people in this industry. Now, we look forward to the new year and some exciting opportunities it will bring.

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.

In 2022’s year-end wrap-up, we wrote about the then-recent midterm elections and how they would bode for the 118th session of Congress.

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. 

Hello, everyone. Lee Gibson, ARA of Virginia president here. Each month is earmarked for special awareness of one topic or another. Some — like National Ice Cream Month in July — are just for fun while others are more serious. November contains one of these that I think really matters to our businesses: National Career Development Month.