The United States equipment rental market has grown by billions of dollars over the past couple of years — an upward trend industry experts have projected to continue. Many types of construction benefit from the use of rental equipment, and one of the most popular is bridge construction. The United States has more than 600,000 […]
Rental Equipment for Road Construction and Maintenance
Road construction and maintenance requires a variety of specialized equipment. Many different machines and implements are needed to build and maintain our roads. Whether the road surface is asphalt, concrete or even stone, there’s a type of equipment specifically designed for each unique task. No matter what road construction or road maintenance equipment you need, […]
Preventing Rental Equipment Theft
Equipment theft creates several problems for hard workers in rugged industries. Missing rentals result in lost time, money and effort that could be used instead to get the job done. However, with the right resources and awareness, you can reduce the risk of rental equipment theft and react quickly if it happens. In this guide, […]
What to Know Before Renting Equipment
If you’ve never rented a piece of equipment before, the process can be intimidating. Chances are you’re wondering what you need, what questions you should ask and how to go about renting the equipment. We’ve gathered the answers so that after reading this piece, you can be confident you have the inside scoop on how […]
Common Problems Solved With Rental Equipment
No matter the industry in which you work, you’re always trying to boost productivity, reduce downtime and discover reliable options that will advance your company. But when it comes to your fleet of heavy equipment, is renting or buying the better solution? In most cases, it depends on your situation and what outcomes you’re searching […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Rental Equipment
Renting equipment is no small commitment. You’ve dedicated your time, personnel, money and potentially other resources toward rental equipment and trusting it will get the job done correctly. You should feel confident the equipment will perform as promised and do the job, so you can return the equipment in excellent condition and everyone will be […]
Equipment Transportation & Load Securement Guide
When you need to transport a piece of equipment to a job site, whether it’s just down the street or across the state, it’s important to consider the details. It’s easy for the focus in construction to be mostly on job site safety. Jobsite safety is very important, but loading, securing and unloading your construction […]
Signs Your Equipment Operators Need Training
Your entire business is in the hands of your equipment operators. Do you trust them? Sometimes it can be tough to know if the training you have in place is good enough. If it’s not, there could be big implications when it comes to legal and financial risks for your business. It’s tempting to take […]
Track vs Wheeled Equipment: Which Type of Machine Should I Rent?
If you’re renting construction machinery, you’ll be faced with the choice of tracks vs. wheeled equipment. Don’t be alarmed. The debate over tires vs. tracks is ongoing. Industry experts agree that there’s no definite line deciding which propulsion system works best. All have opinions about where and when to use tires vs. tracks. Your decision […]
Equipment Rental Liability: 10 Tips About Insurance and Protection
If you work in an industry that uses heavy equipment, you’re aware that accidents occasionally happen. Any mishaps with big machines hold the potential to be dangerous and expensive. That makes it important to understand the liabilities and insurance obligations that come along with the capabilities of heavy machines. MacAllister Rentals can gladly share information […]