CELEBRATING A SAFE WORK PLACE: IDAHO FALLS

Congratulations to our Idaho Falls team, who recently celebrated being a safe work place without a recordable safety incident in two years! The team has taken this to heart, and actively worked over the last two years to look out for each other and make sure everyone can safely return home at the end of…

NEW MACHINES FOR TIGHT SPACES

Our Rental team is thrilled to add three new products for delicate jobsites to our rental fleet: the Prinoth Panther T14R and two JLG Compact Crawler boom lift models!

CELEBRATING SAFETY

The Pocatello team recently celebrated an awesome safety achievement: 365 days with no injuries!

CELEBRATING OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES

In the past, Western States has hosted Client Appreciation Lunches at most stores in our territory. While COVID prevented us from holding those events over the spring and summer, this year we found a way to give back to our clients and our communities.

BACKPACKS FOR THE COMMUNITY

After a successful store-wide school supply drive, members of the Meridian Branch Leadership Team stuffed and donated backpacks to students in need.

EMPLOYEE FEATURE: TIM OMAN

With 40 years as a technician at Western States under his belt, Master Equipment Technician Tim Oman knows the importance of teamwork when it comes to being safe.

WORKING FOR THE RAILROAD

Check out these great shots from our Railroad Solutions team of the latest 325 hi-rail build out of our Spokane shop!

RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE

Western States makes it a priority to provide opportunities for technicians to grow and thrive in their careers, which is why we’re proud to receive the Caterpillar Technician Development Award for excellence in technician development through the Technician Career Development Program.

EMPLOYEE FEATURE: JACOB LAUDERDALE

Jacob Lauderdale has always loved working with equipment. Now as a Machine Application Specialist, he’s thrilled to share his passion with clients and the next generation of Cat technicians.

LEARNING ABOUT FORESTRY INDUSTRY

High school students in Council, Idaho recently got an up-close look at the forestry industry with the help of Western States employees.