Much like cars, forklifts benefit from regular maintenance. This includes oil changes, tire & fluid checks, light and warning indicator replacements and many other useful “tricks of the trade.” When is the best time to repair your forklift? And after so many repairs and maintenance, Read More…

A forklift certification allows for extensive employment and financial opportunities. After receiving your initial forklift certification, you’ll need to renew your certification through a recertification program after three years. This is due to the fact OSHA regulations and guidelines may have changed from the time Read More…

When someone first suggested making electric cars, people laughed. Now they’re everywhere. It also wasn’t too long ago that the idea of electric forklifts caused the same response. At the time, no sensible business owner would consider using anything other than gasoline, diesel or liquid Read More…

Researchers in Germany have recently made certain forklift tasks easier. How much easier? Try “no-hands needed” easier! Using an advanced vision system, researchers from the Department for Conveyor Technology, Material Flows, and Logistics at the Technical University in Munich (TUM) automated a handful of day-today Read More…

Lencrow Materials Handling, a company based in Australia, has come out with a handy checklist for anyone looking to purchase forklifts. Pre-owned lifts are a great way to save money, but you’ve got to be careful. Many used forklifts may appear in good condition on Read More…