Have you ever wondered what is the largest forklift truck in the world? Which one is the strongest (in terms of lifting the most weight)? Which model can drive the fastest? It might seem logical to consult the Guinness Book of World Records for the Read More…

Warehouse safety and forklift safety go hand in hand. Since forklifts are commonly used in warehouses, many of the best safety practices that apply to powered industrial trucks are also valid in warehouses.

Side loading forklifts, which are also known as sideloader lift trucks, are used for lifting, transporting and unloading long, heavy and awkward loads through narrow warehouse aisles. Around since the 1950s, side loading forklifts are typically found in steel service centers, lumber yards and other Read More…

Amazon is always in the news. Seemingly every hour, we’re hearing about the company’s soaring stock price, the location of its much-hyped new headquarters complex (commonly called HQ2), and even the political endeavors of founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon is a literal A to Read More…

Mobile heavy equipment can be unsafe in the hands of untrained workers. This is especially true with forklifts. These bulky machines may look safe compared to aerial lifts and other equipment. But their weight and the loads they carry make them risky to operate. Even Read More…