Rental Advice Blog

VOLVO RENTS MIDSOUTH DIVISION

Fri, 2013-05-17 18:33 | by Mike Crouch

We have restructured our MidSouth Division. It now incorporates two divisions which will make equipment more readily available and accessible throughout Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

The newly created North MidSouth Division will manage the Volvo Rents branches in West Monroe, LA; Bossier City, LA; El Dorado, AR; Mabelvale, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Texarkana, AR; and Pearl, MS. The South MidSouth Division will manage the company’s branches in Alexandria, LA; Geismar, LA; Slidell, LA; Covington, LA; Hammond, LA; Hattiesburg, MS; and Gulfport, MS.

This is a pivotal move in a market that continues to present great opportunities for Volvo Rents. Making our used and well-maintained equipment more readily...

SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING

Fri, 2013-05-17 16:40 | by Gregg Johanesson

See something, say something. Those words are so true in this day and age with all that we do on a daily basis. Over the past month we have witnessed an attack on Boston, a major fire/explosion in Texas and other things throughout this great country of ours. With that in mind we must remember to stay vigilant in our day to day activities to ensure we are doing all we can to keep ourselves and those around us safe.

Did you know that you or a coworker are more likely to get hurt or killed on the job than getting hurt or killed in a terrorist attack? Every day we go to work we face certain potential dangers. The moment you get into a car you have to look out for the ‘other guy.’ When we get to our job we have to follow policy and procedures to ensure our safety. If we...

VOLVO RENTS GOES LIVE ON AXIOM ERP

Fri, 2013-05-17 16:31 | by Dennis Carroll

Volvo Rents has officially implemented Wynne Systems’ Axiom ERP® solutions in every one of our locations throughout North America and Puerto Rico.

Benchmarked by IBM, Axiom ERP proves to be the industry’s strongest and most dependable software package available worldwide. The fully integrated resource planning (ERP) solution helps manage the full lifecycle of rental management, from contract and order processing to inventory utilization, maintenance and financials.

"We have always attributed our accomplishments to a commitment of superior customer service, as well as our ability to quickly access information on locations, customers and equipment,” said Barry Natwick, COO of Volvo Rents. “We’re excited about working with the new...

VOLVO RENTS SAFETY AWARD PROGRAM

Fri, 2013-05-17 16:22 | by Dennis Carroll

Volvo Rents has recently introduced our Volvo Rents Safety Award program.

The Safety Award Program was created to recognize team members who take the initiative to consistently place safety at the forefront of their daily activities. The program is a key driver in promoting a constant commitment and dedication to safety and best work practices.

I am especially proud of this program because it speaks to the Volvo core value – safety, which is a top priority for our company. We have worked, and do work, very hard to implement an effective safety program and I believe it is one of the best in the industry. Our safety program evolves to meet the needs of our team members. We recently added twenty...

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.

Mon, 2013-04-22 11:05 | by Gregg Johanesson

Those words are so true in this day and age with all that we do on a daily basis. Over the past month we have witnessed an attack on Boston, a major fire/explosion in Texas and other things throughout this great country of ours. With that in mind we must remember to stay vigilant in our day to day activities to ensure we are doing all we can to keep ourselves and those around us safe.