# American Rental Association (ARA)

> The American Rental Association is the largest international trade association for owners of equipment and event rental operations, and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment. ARA promotes the success of its members and advances the growth of the equipment and event rental industry worldwide.

## About

- [About ARA](https://ararental.org/about): Mission, vision, and overview of the association and its membership.
- [Join ARA](https://ararental.org/Join-ARA): Membership options and benefits for rental operators, manufacturers, and suppliers.
- [Contact / Phone](tel:+18003342177): 1.800.334.2177

## Training & Education

- [RentalU](https://ararental.org/RentalU): ARA's online education platform offering courses for equipment and event rental industry employees.
- [Driver Training](https://ararental.org/RentalU#driver-training): Compliance and safety courses for drivers.
- [Sales & Service Training](https://ararental.org/RentalU#sales-service): Customer-facing skills and ARA Certification programs.
- [Profit Planning Training](https://ararental.org/RentalU#profit-planning-training): Financial and business management courses.
- [Event & Tent Training](https://ararental.org/RentalU#event-tent): Safety and setup training for event rental.
- [MEWP & Forklift Training](https://ararental.org/RentalU#MEWP-forklift): Operator and Train-the-Trainer courses for aerial and forklift equipment.
- [RentalU Platform](https://rentalu.ararental.org/): Direct access to all online courses.

## Events

- [The ARA Show](https://arashow.org/): The world's largest equipment and event rental industry trade show.
- [State & Local Events](https://ararental.org/State-Local#view-calendar): Calendar of regional association events and meetings.
- [Women In Rental Conference](https://arawirconference.com/): Annual conference for women in the rental industry.
- [Young Professional Network Conference](https://araypnconference.com/): Conference for emerging professionals in rental.

## Insurance

- [ARA Insurance](https://www.arainsure.com/): Specialized insurance for the equipment and event rental industry (40+ years).
- [ARA Healthcare Solution](https://ararental.org/ARA-Healthcare-Solution): Group health insurance options for ARA members.
- [Canadian Insurance Solution](https://ararental.org/Canadian-Insurance-Solution): Insurance coverage for Canadian rental operators.

## Resources

- [Business Resources](https://ararental.org/Business-Resources): Operational and management tools for rental businesses.
- [Financial Resources](https://ararental.org/Financial-Resources): Financial benchmarking and planning resources.
- [Industry Intelligence](https://ararental.org/Industry-Intelligence-Resources): Market data, research, and industry reports.
- [Workforce Development](https://ararental.org/Workforce-Development-Resources): Hiring, retention, and career development resources.
- [Government Affairs](https://ararental.org/Government-Affairs): Legislative and regulatory advocacy for the rental industry.
- [Safe Tenting Standard](https://safetenting.com/): Industry safety standard and training for tent installation.
- [Equipment Rental Guard (Theft)](https://equipmentrentalguard.org/): Theft prevention and recovery resources for rental operators.
- [Vendor Locator](https://vendorlocator.ararental.org/): Directory of 1,100+ ARA-member manufacturers, suppliers, and independent reps.

## Get Involved

- [ARA Foundation](https://thearafoundation.org/): Charitable arm focused on workforce and community development.
- [State & Local Associations](https://ararental.org/State-Local): Regional chapters and volunteer leadership opportunities.
- [Young Professional Network](https://ararental.org/Young-Professionals-Network): Community for early-career rental professionals.
- [Women In Rental](https://ararental.org/Women-In-Rental): Network and resources for women in the rental industry.
- [Volunteer](https://ararental.org/Volunteer): Opportunities to serve on committees and boards.
- [Student Membership](https://ararental.org/Student-Membership): Discounted membership for students entering the industry.

## News

- [Rental Management Magazine](https://news.ararental.org/): ARA's official publication with industry news and features.
- [Most Recent News](https://news.ararental.org/most-recent): Latest breaking news from the rental industry.
- [Subscribe to Rental Management](https://ararental.org/Rental-Management/Subscribe): Newsletter and magazine subscription.

## Optional

- [Shop](https://ararental.org/Shop): ARA merchandise and publications.
- [Canada Resources](https://ararental.org/Canada): Resources specific to Canadian rental operators.
- [Associate Member Resources](https://ararental.org/Associate-Membership-Resources): Tools for manufacturer and supplier members.
- [Submit News](https://ararental.org/Submit-News): Submit a press release or industry news item to ARA.