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Tony Johnson: Leading with Heart and Hustle - October 2024 Employee Spotlight

Published October 08, 2024 10:47

At Texas First Rentals, we are proud to highlight Tony Johnson, our October 2024 Employee Spotlight! As a skilled Haul Truck Driver, Tony exemplifies what it means to be dynamic, diligent, and driven by high standards.

Tony describes himself as a safety-conscious, commercially focused driver who brings flexibility to his role. He’s known across the company not just for his excellence, but ... Read more

National Tradesmen Day: Chris Redus - Celebrating Excellence at Texas First Rentals

Published September 19, 2024 13:53

It's National Tradesmen Day 2024 and we are excited to spotlight Chris Redus, a dedicated Shop Service Technician at Texas First Rentals, Tacco Branch. With over a decade of experience, Chris has been an essential member of the team, making significant contributions since starting his journey here.

One of Chris's proudest career achievements is reaching his 10-year milestone, a ... Read more

Employee Spotlight: Mike Campbell, Branch Service Manager

Published September 06, 2024 13:17

Mike Campbell, our dedicated Branch Service Manager at Texas First Rentals, is known for his positive attitude and commitment to excellence. Outside of work, Mike enjoys quality time with his wife, Jade, and their three dogs. His passion for classic cars drives him to restore a 1961 GMC truck and enjoy weekend rides in his 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra.

On weekends, Mike loves outdoor activities like camping and ... Read more

Valerie Niver: Breaking Barriers in the Rental Industry

Published August 12, 2024 14:36

Valerie Niver, Branch Manager for Texas First Rentals in Belton, TX, is one of the few female store managers in the traditionally male-dominated construction equipment rental industry.

Valerie is married to Matt Niver, a Field Service Supervisor in Georgetown, who has been with HOLT CAT for nearly 10 years. Valerie was drawn to the company by her husband’s positive experience. Originally from Buffalo, NY, ... Read more

Zero to Forty Locations With RentalMan

Published February 06, 2024 19:06

Rapid growth is a challenge for any company. The rental industry routinely sees large acquisitions every year as companies compete for market share. During 2022-2023 Texas First took on one of the boldest changes in the North American industry through it’s acquisition of Rental One. In this case study, we review the role that RentalMan has played in Texas First’s story with Priscilla Fuentes — Director of Rental Technology. ... Read more

TEXAS FIRST RENTALS, A DIVISION OF HOLT, ACQUIRES RENTAL ONE, A CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL COMPANY

Published December 12, 2022 16:07

SAN ANTONIO (December 12, 2022) – Texas First Rentals, a division of HOLT, announced today that it has acquired Rental One, a full-service equipment and storage container rental company offering a complete line of construction equipment and supplies in 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Central Texas regions.

Texas First Rentals, a ... Read more

Texas First Rentals featured in Construction Equipment Guide

Published September 14, 2021 18:26

Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment are now authorized dealers of Magni Telescopic Handlers, a leader in rotating and heavy lift telehandlers. The new product line will be available at Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment locations throughout their 118-county territories in Texas.

Magni's rotating telescopic handlers (RTH) are versatile and flexible machines that can be ... Read more

Texas First Rentals and HOLT^® Crane and Equipment to Offer Magni^® Telescopic Handlers

Published August 06, 2021 15:16

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (July 14, 2021) —Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane & Equipment are now authorized dealers of Magni Telescopic Handlers, the world leader in rotating and heavy lift telehandlers. The new product line will be available at Texas First Rentals and HOLT Crane and Equipment locations throughout their 118-county territories in Texas.

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Watch Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter on the History Channel

Published July 22, 2021 13:41

In case you missed it, we are excited to share with you that HOLT owners Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter were featured on The History Channel on Sunday, July 18, 2021 as part of The History Channel TV series The Machines That Built America. Peter and Corinna were interviewed about the history of Benjamin Holt and the Caterpillar Track-Type Tractor in the first episode of the series, ... Read more

Three Keys to Trenching and Excavation Safety

Published August 15, 2020 15:55

Trenching incidents are responsible for Backhoe digging a trenchapproximately 25 fatalities each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From underground utilities to potential cave-ins to being struck by objects, workers face a range of hazards in these environments.

“When we talk about trenching and excavation, soil is by far our biggest hazard, but any underground utility that we come in contact with, ... Read more