The Best App to Manage Your Rental Construction Equipment
Thanks to the latest technology and apps for rental construction equipment, construction processes have become more efficient, organized, and streamlined. Mobile apps now offer organized, user-friendly platforms to gather and store essential equipment data.
From idle time and machine usage hours to maintenance tracking and location alerts, you can access all of the information you need from a desktop or mobile device. The Cat® Rental Store (CRS) customer portal is one of the best apps for managing construction equipment rentals due to its user-friendly platform and insightful data.
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The CRS customer portal works on computers and mobile devices and is available via the website or app 24/7. Accessing the CRS customer portal's tools enables you to review important information and control your account in the following ways:
- Locate the closest branch to your jobsite
- Browse rental equipment
- Select the equipment you need for each project from the rental catalog
- View rental rates
- Request a quote quickly and easily
- Manage your rentals with quotes, invoices, and contracts
- Receive alerts when contracts are close to their end dates
- Extend or end contracts to meet your project needs
- View all rented equipment by jobsite
- Transfer assets between jobsites as needed
- Request on-site maintenance or repair services
- Text your local dealer via a quick and easy messaging feature
Benefits of Using the CRS Customer Portal App to Manage Construction Equipment
The CRS customer portal app offers plenty of advantages:
Better Planning and Operational Efficiency
The CRS customer portal can help you boost efficiency across your worksites. When it comes to construction projects, completing tasks quickly and safely is essential. The more effectively you can deploy the right equipment and labor to each jobsite, the faster you can complete projects while reducing costs. For example, renting a machine only for the days you absolutely need it saves a significant amount on rental fees.
You can also use the customer portal to access insightful data. The CRS portal features Cat Product Link™ telematics to monitor, collect, and deliver data about equipment using onboard diagnostics and GPS technology. You can use telematics data to increase efficiency in the following ways:
- Monitor usage and time utilization: With telematics, you can track each piece of equipment's usage and adjust schedules and project plans to boost productivity where needed.
- Track location: Telematics technology makes it easy to track equipment location in real time, enabling you to ensure each piece of equipment is where you need it most.
The customer portal makes it easy to view all of your rentals in one place and make decisions about which machines you need and how long you need them. You may find that you no longer need a certain piece of equipment and end its rental period, or you may find that you require a rental extension for a certain machine. You can use the portal to make decisions and adjust rental plans quickly and easily.
Increased Productivity
Boosting efficiency also boosts productivity. When you gather data and learn that team members or machines are unnecessary on one site, you can transfer them to another site. You can also streamline processes to free employees for other important tasks.
Time Savings
When you use the CRS customer portal, you can spend less time managing your rentals and more time focusing on projects and increasing revenue. The customer portal eliminates the need for paper contracts, streamlining the rental process without document filing or storage.
Fuel Cost Savings
The CRS customer portal provides data revealing machine idle time, helping you determine where you can reduce fuel burn. The more you reduce idle time, the more money you can save on fuel costs.
Enhanced Safety
Telematics technology can deliver safety warnings and alerts for hazardous operational and driving behaviors. With the CRS customer portal, you can monitor employee habits to ensure they use equipment safely to avoid accidents, injuries, or equipment damage.
Greater Organization
In the past, managing construction equipment required copious amounts of paperwork, folders, binders, and organization. The CRS customer portal stores data so all of your information is automatically organized and easy to find.
Convenient Communication and Support
Seek answers and support easily on the CRS customer portal. You can search for quick answers on the app or reach out to your dealer using the portal's messaging feature.
Constant Access
24/7 account access makes it easy to manage your rentals at your convenience. Whether you need to check a piece of equipment's location or extend a rental contract, you can access everything you need on the portal.
How to Use the CRS Customer Portal
To utilize the CRS customer portal, you can find the nearest dealer in your city or region and register for an account. Many Cat Rental Store dealers are connected to customer portal experience, and others continue to join. You can visit your local dealer's registration page if they are connected to the portal, or you can contact your dealer to find out when they plan to join the portal.
Tips for Optimizing Equipment Rentals With the CRS Customer Portal
Consider the following tips to make the most of the CRS customer portal's technology and features:
1. Use Equipment for Multiple Tasks
Many types of equipment serve multiple purposes. For example, you might rent an excavator to demolish an old building or clear land for new construction. Each time you rent a piece of equipment, consider which additional tasks and projects you can use it for.
2. Consider Project Schedules
You can significantly reduce costs by renting equipment for the exact amount of time you need it. Adjust your project schedules to optimize each piece of equipment when possible. For example, you might rearrange similar tasks so your team can complete them consecutively and complete more work in a shorter rental period.
Track equipment downtime to determine when a machine is no longer necessary. You may rent a piece of equipment for a month but find that your team only uses it for a couple of weeks. In this case, you can use the CRS portal to shorten your rental period or plan for a shorter rental period the next time you need the same machine.
3. Schedule Training When Necessary
If you notice safety alerts on your CRS portal, you can schedule training to increase employee awareness and prevent accidents. The portal provides data about specific safety alerts and usage patterns, helping you determine the precise type of training your equipment operators need to stay safe and prevent equipment damage.
Boost Efficiency and Productivity With Cat® Construction Equipment and the CRS Customer Portal
The construction industry is embracing construction equipment apps and developing new ways to help you save time and money. When you rent equipment from The Cat Rental Store, you can use the CRS customer portal to optimize your equipment rentals. Contact a dealer near you to find the perfect machine for your next project and learn more about the CRS portal.
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