Gone in 60 Seconds (or Less)
Breach of Duty
Herc Trivia
Mother Nature’s Fury
The Fast and the Curious
100
Failure to return the equipment will result in a denial of RPP? Yes or no?
Yes, this is a denial- Any 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.
100
True or False: Per RPP T & C's this be considered negligence: Concrete, paint, and any abrasive material that covers a unit.
True
100
On average, what percentage of RPP claims are approved by the RPP team?
About 95%
100
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, RPP does not cover equipment that sustained damages as a result of tree removal.
100
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.
200
A customer leaves the keys in the ignition at an unsecured jobsite. Would RPP cover this? Yes or no?
No, Per our Terms and Conditions: Leaving keys, if any, in the equipment while that equipment is not in use is a denial.
200
True or False: Per RPP T & C's this is considered negligence: Customer unwilling to assist in RPP investigation.
True
200
How much RPP revenue has the company brought in over the last year?
$75 Million USD
which equates to
$103 Million CAD
200
True or False? Damages caused by Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and or any other severe weather is covered by RPP?
False, RPP does not cover damage due to acts of God, such as floods, storms, fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, or other severe weather events.
200
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.
300
Name 5 Most Commonly Stolen Pieces of Equipment
- Welders
- Skid Steers & Mini Excavators
- Generators
- Power Tools & Small Equipment
- Trailers
300
True or False: Per RPP T & C's this is considered negligence: Accidently backing a unit into another piece of equipment.
False- This would be considered accidental jobsite damage.
300
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.
300
This Herc Branch holds the title for being the sunniest location in the US.
Yuma, Arizona, the sunniest city on Earth is Yuma, Arizona, which receives approximately 4,015 hours of sunshine per year. This equates to about 91% of possible daylight hours, making it the city with the highest average annual sunshine.
300
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.
400
What was the most expensive theft in history?
The theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911, valued today at over $2 Billion USD.
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.
400
True or False: Per RPP T & C's this is considered negligence: Drilling holes intentionally into equipment.
True
400
What is the average damage claim cost?
About $3,000.00 USD
400
Jake got a mid-size excavator to do some digging on the beach. Jake's crew left the excavator on the beach overnight. High tide swept in 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.
400
Tom rented a BOBCAT T740 and accidently put diesel in the DEF tank. Would RPP cover this?
No, filling a reservoir with the wrong type of fluid is not covered by RPP.