Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Permits | AtLeisure

For individuals looking to rent compact hoisting machinery in Massachusetts, select the appropriate equipment type listed below to take an online course and obtain a 14-day operating permit. Equipment must be rented from an American Rental Association of Massachusetts (ARAM) approved facility. View the map under "FAQs" to locate an approved facility near you!

MA Short-Term Rental Permit Online Course - Backhoe

This course is for those seeking a MA Temporary Hoisting Permit to operate a Backhoe ONLY through an approved ARAM Rental Facility. 

 
ONLY $25

MA Short-Term Rental Permit Online Course - Mini Excavator

This course is for those seeking a MA Temporary Hoisting Permit to operate a Mini-Excavator ONLY through an approved ARAM Rental Facility. 
ONLY $25

MA Short-Term Rental Permit Online Course - Skid Steer

This course is for those seeking a MA Temporary Hoisting Permit to operate a Skid Steer ONLY through an approved ARAM Rental Facility.
ONLY $25

The map below shows all rental facilities from which you can rent compact hoisting machinery from through our online training program.

Click on the blue pin to view the store's name and phone number. You must first contact the store directly to make sure they have the equipment you're looking to rent. At that point, the rental store will provide you with a rental store code. You'll need to enter this code in your online training.

Resources:

  • The temporary permit is valid for 14 consecutive days only
  • No person shall be issued more than one (1) temporary permit in a 45-day period
  • Temporary permits may include all three equipment types, as long as they fall within the 14 day period
  • All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
  • Before you begin the course, you must obtain a rental store code from an approved ARAM Rental Facility. If you do not have one, refer to the map above to identify a rental store near you. Contact them and ask them for your rental store code.
  • The online course can be taken at any time, and may be completed at your leisure. 
  • Upon completion of the course, you will be prompted to submit your rental store code. This will immediately send your certificate to the rental facility. 
  • Many of the fields on your certificate will be left blank. This is intentional, as the rental facility will complete the certificate on site the day of your rental. 

The Massachusetts Office of Public Safety & Inspections:

  • Call (508) 820-1444 to report all hoisting-related accidents.
  • All other calls: (617) 727-3200.

FAQs:

The map below shows all rental facilities from which you can rent compact hoisting machinery from through our online training program.

Click on the blue pin to view the store's name and phone number. You must first contact the store directly to make sure they have the equipment you're looking to rent. At that point, the rental store will provide you with a rental store code. You'll need to enter this code in your online training.

Upon completion of your short-term rental permit course, your certificate will instantly be transmitted electronically to the rental facility you selected. You can contact the rental facility directly to set up your equipment rental. They will have your certificate.

Hoisting Machinery with a manufacturer’s listed gross vehicle weight not exceeding 8,000 lbs.

Before purchasing a course, you must contact your selected rental facility to obtain your rental store code. Your certificate will not be issued without this code.

The short-term rental permit is valid for 14 consecutive days, beginning the day you rent the equipment (not necessarily the day you take the course).

Short-term rental permits are valid for just 14 days. You are only authorized to be issued one short-term rental permit in a 45-day period.

You may get a short-term rental permit for all three equipment types (backhoe, mini excavator, and skid steer), as long as they fall within the same 14-day period.