The Cat Rentals App: The Gold Standard for Managing Equipment Rentals
Consistency and Efficiency
Michael Scott, Fleet Logistics Manager at RAWSO, a heavy civil sitework and utility infrastructure contractor, has relied on the Cat® Rentals app for years to keep complex projects running smoothly.
“In our business, we handle everything from the ground up,” says Scott. “We’ve always got multiple jobs moving at once, and the Cat Rentals app is a core part of how we manage that.”
In fact, the app has been so embedded in his workflow that Scott doesn’t remember a time before it. That long-term reliance speaks to one thing: consistency.
“It’s very, very user-friendly and straightforward,” he explains. “As soon as you log in, you see everything you’ve got on rent. I can filter by exactly what I need and find it in seconds. It’s just incredibly intuitive.”
For Scott, ease-of-use translates directly into efficiency, especially in the fast-paced environment of active job sites.
“What used to take multiple phone calls or extra steps now happens right in the app,” he says. “If I need to request a pickup, change a PO number, or double-check something against our internal logs, it’s all right there. Even when I don’t have good cell service or the time to make a call, I can handle things quickly.”
Beyond Basic Rental Management
The app also provides deeper visibility that goes beyond basic rental management. With built-in access to contracts, invoices, and equipment data, Scott can keep operations aligned and informed at all times.
“One of my favorite features is being able to track utilization, runtime, and even fuel burn—just like we do with our owned equipment,” he adds. “We don’t miss a beat when we bring in rental equipment. That level of insight is huge for our projections and overall efficiency.”
Having explored other rental platforms over the years, Scott is confident in how the Cat Rentals app compares.
“We’ve used other rental stores’ apps, and honestly, nothing else matches Cat Rentals’,” he says. “Other systems feel complicated or harder to navigate. With this one, I can get to what I need faster, and the interface is just smoother.”
That’s why he doesn’t hesitate to call it the industry benchmark.
What They Need, When They Need It
“I truly believe the Cat Rentals app is the gold standard,” Scott emphasizes. “I even tell other vendors—if you can make your platform like this, then you’re doing something right.”
For Scott and his team, that “gold standard” comes down to one thing: having everything they need, exactly when they need it.
“It puts all the information at my fingertips—from contracts and invoicing to utilization data,” he says. “It has literally everything I need, and then some.”