Content Tagged: "Theft prevention"

It happens far too often. A customer comes in, rents your equipment and never returns it despite repeated attempts to reach them. Or, unbeknownst to you, a customer walks out the door with your equipment by using a fake ID and stolen credit card. Now you are left trying to pick up the pieces and hopefully recover your equipment.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Hello, everyone. Dan Morris, ARA of Maine 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.

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.

You’ve probably noticed how 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 really matters to our businesses: National Career Development Month.

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 — and I’m sure I speak for most in our industry on this — really matters to our businesses: National Career Development Month.

Chances are either your company or someone you know has been affected by equipment theft. Equipment theft and loss has a staggering cost in North America.

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.

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

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Eight members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: Read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of In Your Region.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Three members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of the In Your Region newsletter.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two members. Be vigilant; the thieves are out. Here’s a quick and easy way to get theft-prevention tips in the hands of your staff: Read the stories in this newsletter — the first of what is expected to be a regularly occurring equipment theft-themed edition of the In Your Region newsletter.

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. 

Learn what steps two Texas rental operators implemented after their equipment was stolen off job sites and discover other theft-prevention tips that will help protect your equipment and facility.

Discover what happened when one rental operator didn’t follow up on his gut instinct and what other tips you can use to help protect your equipment from theft.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Seven 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. As a matter of fact, operations on the Front Range have recently seen an increase of thefts of Toro Dingos, according to Toro's Jody Kerr.

Hello, American Rental Association (ARA) Region Nine 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 ARA of Montana hosted its annual winter getaway event Jan. 26-27, featuring equipment theft prevention pointers, leadership tips and plenty of peer networking time.