Rebel Rents Newsletter

Rebel Team Talks It Up

posted by Rebel Rents @ 2:40 PM

San Diego ConstructionExpo 2007

posted by Rebel Rents @ 2:04 PM

Murrieta Business Expo 2007

posted by Rebel Rents @ 3:05 PM

Rebel Rents Green Equipment!

Rebel Rents’ corporate office had an unexpected visit yesterday from an Air Quality Inspector from the Engineering & Compliance Office of the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to ensure regulations compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). These regulations cover all portable equipment in our rental fleet with engines in excess of 50 hp. As we are all aware of, state mandated regulations can be complicated, to say the least.

At Rebel, we understand the importance of protecting the environment by renting only equipment that adheres to these strict standards. One the ways we accomplished this was by replacing our old fleet with newer equipment that meets the new air quality regulations. By doing so, not only did we comply with the new standards, but it also lets our customers know when they rent equipment from Rebel, they are getting equipment that is environmentally safe (Green Equipment).

It is also worth mentioning that our own Doug Fleury have been working with American Rental Association (ARA) on these issues, and with the help from John McClelland, ARA Vice President, Government Affairs, have come a long way in helping Rebel achieve this goal.

The AQMD Inspector was impressed with our record-keeping and passed with flying colors!

Everyone at Rebel should be proud to be working for a company that is environment-conscious.

posted by Rebel Rents @ 9:26 AM

Come Rain or Shine

One of Rebel Rents' valued customers recently held a party at their Riverside location. Gothic Landscape had planned the party months in advance, but never planned on the strange weather in which the event was subjected to. The rain poured all day Friday, but the attendees weathered the rain and had a great time. Rebel Rents contributed to the event in many ways including giving out Rebel hats to 180 of Gothic's employees.


Tom Gilroy, Rebel Rents' Territory Sales Manager from San Jacinto, presented a Rebel appreciation plaque to Mr. Dave Schwimmer, Gothic Landscapes Riverside Division Manager and his office Manager Kathy Tobin.


Everyone enjoyed a mexican grilled lunch as well as a live band. We congratulate Gothic Landscapes and Tom Gilroy for a successful event, despite the weather conditions.

posted by Rebel Rents @ 4:22 PM

Meeting of the Minds with ARA

ARA held yet another Construction & Industrial Special Interest Group meeting. This time, it was held at the ARA National Headquarters in Moline, IL, within the John Deere community. The attendees included ARA members from throughout the nation, chosen from a select group of the community it serves, the rental industry, as well as the equipment manufacturing faction.

Doug Fleury was, again, chosen to participate in this 2-day meeting in which various subjects were covered including: Education & Training, Risk Management/Safety, and Governmental Affairs, among others.

We are proud to be part of this organization, and prouder yet to be actively involved in making a difference in the industry in which we are a part of.

posted by Rebel Rents @ 4:05 PM

Team Members Train to Fill Up

All Rebel stores that possess propane dispensing tanks have recently undergone a refreshers' course and re-certification on how to properly dispense (fill up) propane. Amerigas and Ferrellgas companies have graciously visited our Santee, El Cajon, San Jacinto, Mira Loma, Escondido and our South Temecula locations to conduct the training.

At Rebel Rents, we take the safety of our team members seriously. We express our commitment to their safety by advocating this training program.

We thank Amerigas and Ferrellgas for taking the time to come out and train our team members. We also thank our team members and their team leaders for reiterating and supporting the importance of this training.

posted by Rebel Rents @ 9:56 AM

San Jacinto Flaunts A New Bill

posted by Rebel Rents @ 1:36 PM

Rewarding Rewards

Another one of our Territory Managers cashes in on their Rebel Reward Zone Points. This is Jim Rufing's second time reaping the benefits of this reward program. The first time around, he got golf clubs for himself. This time, he's sharing the wealth with his wife by getting her a brand new laptop computer, which she's going to be using on her new start-up home business.

It is good to see our Territory Managers get rewarded for their hardwork. It is equally good to know this program is working for them and that they are excited about it.

posted by Rebel Rents @ 2:59 PM

Compliments to Good Driving

Rebel Rents advocates good, safe driving to all our drivers, which is why we opted to participate in the "How Am I Driving" program. It proves a success, as we receive many phone calls reporting on how we are doing out there on the roads. The best calls, however, are the ones that let us know how WELL we are doing.

On the morning of March 30th, we got such a call. Steve Montano, a Class A Transportation Specialist from Mira Loma, was complimented on his driving skills while he was driving one of our freightliners. The caller said he was quite impressed that the driver of the unit (581) he was calling about was very courteous and following rules of the road by the book.

For his great effort, Steve was recognized by his Team Leader, Scott Miller, with a Gold Star. CONGRATULATIONS, and WAY TO GO, STEVE!

posted by Rebel Rents @ 11:34 AM