More than half a million forklifts in the US operate on propane gas. That’s a lot of gas, and a lot of potentially dangerous situations if the propane is not handled properly. Here’s what you need to know about propane: Propane, by itself (like natural gas that we use to heat our homes) is odorless.  Propane’s distinct odor is added to...

A few entries ago, we mentioned something that started a conversation.  We stated that typically, most of the damage to a forklift is caused by (insert drum roll here) employee abuse. That raised some eyebrows among our customers. To be clear, usually damage to a forklift is not caused by mindful reckless conduct (although that does happen)....

You’ve crunched all the numbers every which way and made your decision to purchase a fork lift.  Have you considered some of the hidden costs? We can help. The fact is a new forklift has a remarkably low cost of ownership- but there are situations that could end up costing you in the long run, and at the top of that list is abuse. You...

There are a few things to check for before you operate material handling equipment for the day.  Matt Cox goes over the basics of a pre-shift forklift...

  Yes, they do. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog entry. Seriously, forklift operators need training and it’s not just for them, it’s for everyone who has to work around them as well. Remember when you learned how to drive a car? It seemed overwhelming at first, and a little intimidating, and it took you a few years...

Operators must be trained in the proper use of attachments because they alter the performance of the forklift.  Attachments affect the truck's performance by changing its center of gravity, visibility, and capacity.  These are the federal OSHA regulations and descriptions of forklift attachment installation and use: Common attachments: ...