Famous Felonies
Would Non-Returned Equipment be considered a denial?
Yes-Vandalism, malicious mischief, theft or conversion of the Equipment, unless an Authorized Operator promptly files with the applicable public authorities (and promptly provides to Herc) a formal written theft, vandalism or conversion report.
True or False: This would be considered negligence under RPP T & C's: Misuse of equipment
True this would be considered negligence.
What is the percentage of RPP claims doe the RPP team approve on average?
About 95%
Paul rented a telehandler and attached a chain to the forks to remove a tree stump. After performing this he realized the telehandler boom would not retract properly. Would RPP cover this?
No-Equipment sustained damage as a result of tree removal
Would a MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) that occurs on a public roadway be covered by RPP?
No-Damage to rental vehicles and equipment in over-the-road accidents is not covered by RPP.
A customer leaves the keys in the ignition at an unsecured jobsite. Would RPP cover this? Yes or No?
No-per our T's and C's: Leaving keys, if any, in the Equipment while that Equipment is not in use.
True or False: This would be considered negligence under the RPP T & C's: Concrete, paint, and any abrasive material that covers a unit.
True, this would be considered negligence.
How much did RPP revenue generate in the last 12 months?
$75 million
True or False? Tornadoes Can Spin Both Ways?
Most tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere spin counterclockwise, but a small percentage spin clockwise—these are called anticyclonic tornadoes.
How many MVAs are reported annually in USA?
As of the most recent data, there are approximately 5.9 million motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) reported annually in the United States alone
Name 5 Most Commonly Stolen Pieces of Equipment
True or False: This would be considered negligence under the RPP T & C's: Customer unwilling to assist in RPP investigation.
True, this would be considered negligence.
In what year did Herc become its own publicly traded company?
2016
True or False? Damages caused by Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and or any other severe weather is covered by RPP?
False- Damage due to acts of God, such as floods, storms, fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, or other severe weather events.
Steve has a T595 on rent and the track fell off, would this be covered by RPP?
No- RPP does not cover damage to tires, tubes, and tracks.
Who was a legendary outlaw of the American Old West, known for robbing banks and trains?
Jesse James
True or False: This would be considered negligence under the RPP T & C's: Accidently backing a unit into another piece of equipment
False- This would be considered accidental jobsite damage
What is the largest acquisition in rental equipment history?
The largest equipment rental acquisition in the U.S. is Herc Rentals' $5.3 billion acquisition of H&E Equipment Services
What is the sunniest place on Earth?
Yuma, Arizona gets more than 4,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it the sunniest city on Earth.
Largest Traffic Jam ever recorded in North America?
The longest traffic jam ever recorded in North America occurred on Interstate 45 in Houston, Texas, in 2005. It was caused by Hurricane Rita and stretched for nearly 100 miles
What was the most expensive theft in history?
The theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911, valued today at over $2 billion
The painting was stolen from the Louvre by Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian handyman who believed the artwork should be returned to Italy. It was recovered two years later when he attempted to sell it to an art dealer in Florence.
True or False: This would be considered negligence under the RPP T & C's: drilling holes intentionally into equipment
True this would be considered negligence
What is the average damage claim cost?
about $3000.00
Jake rented a mid size excavator and to do some excavating on the beach. Jake's crew left the excavator on the beach overnight. High tide swept and flooded the excavator cab. Would RPP cover?
No-Using earth moving equipment, including without limitation, excavators, loaders, and backhoes, in or around water, including but not limited to, wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, oceans or other areas that may experience water level changes
Tom rented a BOBCAT T740 and accidently put diesel in the DEF tank. Would RPP cover this?
No, it would not- Filling a reservoir with the wrong type of fluid