ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Utility Contractors Association recently entered into an agreement with the National Equipment Register to help NUCA members combat the growing problem of heavy equipment theft. This year NER launched HELPtech, which allows equipment owners, for a few dollars per item per year, to register an item with NER online at www.NERusa.com.

Equipment owners will be sent a decal for every item registered that clearly states the item is registered on a national database accessible to law enforcement and that purchasers of used equipment may check NER prior to purchase. Owners can access and amend fleet details online to manage inventory.

For more information about the service visit www.NERusa.com.