Forklift Maintenance
The True Cost of Forklift Downtime and How Maintenance Reduces It
Unplanned forklift downtime costs more than the repair bill. This post covers the hidden costs, the ripple effect across a warehouse or plant, and how preventative maintenance reduces breakdowns so you can protect productivity and operating costs.
Read MoreWhat to Expect During a Forklift Repair Visit: From Dispatch to Service Completion
No warehouse or maintenance manager wants to think about their forklift encountering issues, but preparing for them will make all the difference. When your forklift needs a repair, responding in a timely and smart matter can get it back on the floor faster.
In this blog post, we discuss what to expect from forklift repair calls, as well as how to know when a call is needed, so you can respond to equipment issues with confidence.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Outsourcing Forklift Maintenance (Plus How to Find the Right Fleet Maintenance Partner)
Budgeting for a forklift rental feels straightforward. However, the sticker price is only part of the forklift rental cost.
The total cost to rent a forklift includes the base rate in your rental agreement, plus all associated costs for maintenance, fuel, insurance, downtime risk, and more. Budgeting for a rental may feel overwhelming, but when you gain an accurate understanding of the costs, you can make smarter decisions (and experience fewer surprises).
Here’s a breakdown of forklift rental cost components, along with a list of questions to ask your dealer, so you can proceed with your forklift rental armed with information and confidence.
National Forklift Safety Day – June 9th: Practical Strategies to Build Forklift Safety Culture in Your Warehouse
National Forklift Safety Day on June 9th is the perfect time to review and strengthen your forklift safety culture. This practical guide shares real-world strategies warehouse and operations leaders can use to reduce risk, meet OSHA requirements, and create safer material handling environments year-round.
Read MoreForklift Repair vs. Replacement: When to Fix or Upgrade your Equipment
Serving as both the backbone and muscle of your operation, forklifts allow you to perform tough warehousing, industrial, agricultural and ports & terminals jobs effectively and efficiently. However, when these machines stall, so does your productivity. Your ability to service your customers grinds to a halt. When this happens, you must answer the critical question:…
Read More8 Forklift Operator Safety Features You Need to Know
Safety is a critical consideration in material handling. From slips, trips and falls to pedestrians being mousetrapped between a forklift and an object, facilities must carefully plan how to address each hazard to protect employees and property. Purchasing equipment with built-in safety features reduces risk without requiring companies to invest in additional gear after the initial…
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