JIT Toyota Lift’s Forklift Operator Training Classes are specialized to meet OSHA requirements in forklift training. Upon completion of the training class, JIT Toyota-Lift will provide the employer with the following:

• A course outline showing the topics covered
• The operator’s written forklift training test
• A forklift performance evaluation of the driver
• Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards and Forklift Training Qualification Wall Certificates that the Employer may issue to the trainees

JIT Toyota-Lift will come to you! On-site forklift classes are the best way to train your forklift operators. On-site forklift training allows your forklift operators to use the actual equipment they’ll be using in the work environment they’ll be using it in.

JIT Toyota-Lift’s forklift training classes are taught by Jim Skinner. Jim brings a unique set of skills as he worked many years as a road technician and now works as a Customer Service Support Rep and Training Specialist. Having worked on forklifts, he has an understanding of what is important to forklift operators, maintenance supervisors, and safety managers. Read more about Jim here

JIT-Toyota Lift is proud to also offer Aerial Lift Operator Training. This training is ideal for our JLG Aerial Lifts or AICHI Aerial Lifts.

Training is different for each class of forklift because each forklift class has different characteristics. OSHA requires training for the specific equipment that the operator will be using:

• Class 1, 4, 5 – Sit-down Counterbalance Forklifts ( battery, gas, LP, and diesel powered)
• Class 2 – Stand-up Narrow Isle Forklift
• Class 3 – Electric Pallet Jacks

On-site forklift classes are the best way to train your forklift operators. On-site forklift training fulfills the requirement for forklift operators to use the actual equipment they’ll be using in the work environment they’ll be using it in. JIT Toyota-Lift will come to you!

190.178 is an OSHA standard that mandates forklift operator training.

The training requirement found in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) for operators of powered industrial trucks and the same requirement for operators of powered industrial trucks in the construction [1926.602(d)] and maritime [1915.120, 1910.16(a)(2)(x), 1910.16(b)(2)(xiv), 1917.1(a)(2)(xiv), 1918.l(b)(10)] industries specify that the employer must develop a complete training program. OSHA requires that operators of powered industrial trucks be trained in the operation of such vehicles before they are allowed to operate them independently. The training must consist of instruction (both classroom-type and practical training) in proper vehicle operation, the hazards of operating the vehicle in the workplace, and the requirements of the OSHA standard for powered industrial trucks. Operators who have completed training must then be evaluated while they operate the vehicle in the workplace. Operators must also be periodically evaluated (at least once every three years) to ensure that their skills remain at a high level and must receive refresher training whenever there is a demonstrated need. To maximize the effectiveness of the training, OSHA will not require training that is duplicative of other training the employee has previously received if the operator has been evaluated and found competent to operate the truck safely. Finally, the training provisions require that the employer certify that the training and evaluations have been conducted.

An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards, and Forklift Training Qualification Wall Certificates.

No, there is no special forklift driver’s license. An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards, and Forklift Training Qualification Wall Certificates.

An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards, and Forklift Training Qualification Wall Certificates.

OSHA requires that forklift operators be evaluated once every 3 years. JIT Toyota-Lift recommends renewing forklift operators’ training once every 3 years as well. Equipment, operators’ physical conditions, and facility layouts often change, so reevaluation is critical. For more information, see our blog post How Often Must Forklift Operators Be Trained.  

OSHA will enforce fines or warnings on the employer for every violation until proper forklift training has been completed.

OSHA enforces forklift training requirements in the following ways:

• Regular OSHA forklift operator audits
• After reported forklift accidents
• If there is a fatality
• If notified of improper forklift operating procedures

No, there are no special New York forklift rules. Forklift operation rules are governed by OSHA, which is a federal agency. Therefore, all states have the same forklift operation requirements.

Anyone who operates a forklift is required to have proper forklift training.

In order to become a forklift operator, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Demonstrate safe operation of a forklift
• Complete a forklift training class and qualify to be a forklift operator
• Your forklift training class must be taught by a qualified forklift instructor
• Possess a Forklift Operator Certificate

OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration which is an agency of United States Department of Labor. OSHA assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing, training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Forklift training is required by OSHA standards to eliminate work place accidents and fatalities.

Forklift training is instructed by a qualified trainer, who has been trained in the aspects of forklift functions, dynamics, and types of classes the equipment falls under. If you are interested in having your own trainer on your staff, JIT Toyota-Lift offers Train the Trainer Training.

JIT Toyota-Lift’s forklift training classes are taught by Jim Skinner. Jim brings a unique set of skills as he worked many years as a road technician and now works as a Customer Service Support Rep and Training Specialist. Having worked on forklifts, he has an understanding of what is important to forklift operators, maintenance supervisors, and safety managers. Read more about Jim here

Toyota t-matics is a fleet management tool that reports on the utilization, productivity and maintenance needs of an individual forklift, an entire fleet and/or an individual forklift operator.  t-matics will help create accountability among forklift operators, reduce damanaging impacts, plan maintenance schedules and provide the data needed to effectively manage fleet sizes, material handling operations, and logistics in the workplace. t-matics measures data and facilitates data-driven operational decisions.

A Full Maintenance Plan is a type of Planned Maintenance that is even more thorough and inclusive than other Planned Maintenance Plans. The biggest difference is an inclusion of major repairs and wearables like belts, hoses, brake shoes, and spark plugs.

Planned Maintenance Plans and Full Maintenance Plans ensure that your forklifts’ warranties are viable. Your technician will make recommendations that fulfill all of Toyota’s recommendations for inspections, adjustments, and replacements as defined in the operators and service manuals. Purchasing a maintenance plan is a responsible decision that demonstrates your company is being proactive in maintaining your equipment. It encourages safety in your workplace.

JIT Toyota-Lift can provide maintenance for any industrial equipment. As dealers, we service Toyota Forklifts, JLG Aerial Lifts, Toyota AICHI Aerial Lifts, Advance Cleaning Equipment, and Pack Mule Industrial Vehicles and Trailers. We also service other brands of forklifts, aerial lifts, cleaning equipment, and industrial vehicles and trailers. We are capable of servicing any type of industrial equipment, so ask us about other equipment.

Yes. We have maintenance for all forklift makes including Doosan, Junghenrich, JCB, Yale, Raymond, Clark, Linde, Komatsu, Blue Giant, and Crown.

Yes. We have maintenance for all aerial lift makes.

Yes. We have maintenance for all industrial cleaning equipment.

You are not required to purchase a maintenance plan with your forklift. Be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. Doing so will help you avoid damage that could have been easily prevented. Proper maintenance also ensures your warranty is valid.

No. Forklifts are made to either be cushion or pneumatic. Very few forklifts can use both types of tires.

Forklift tires, with normal usage, typically last between 2,000 and 2,400 operating hours.

Yes. Just be sure to use the same type of wheels on both sides of each axle.

Front tires need traction to drive the truck while rear tires should be smooth so they can turn and provide steering. Toyota forklift trucks come with traction front wheels and smooth rear wheels standard.

Front forklift tires are often larger than back forklift tires. Since the load is lifted at the front of a forklift, the front tires need to support it. Meanwhile, back tires are responsible for the truck steering, and a smaller size allows them to make sharper turns and offer maneuverability.

No, having winter forklift tires is not required. While your personal vehicle might need snow tires in the winter, forklifts do not have a similar standard.

No. Forklifts work differently than automobiles and we do not recommend attempting to use chains.

t-matics is a fleet management tool that utilizes a Vehicle Management System (VMS) to track and report operating behavior of a forklift and/or a forklift operator.

A Vehicle Management System (VMS) is a system that facilitates the transfer of operating data from a forklift to individuals via standard or customized reports.

Toyota provides two t-matics products:  t-matics MOBILE and t-matics COMMAND.  t-matics MOBILE is advantageous for any size fleet and operates entirely via cellular signal.  t-matics COMMAND can operate over cellular or WiFi and is a more comprehensive telematics solution.  t-matics COMMAND is ideal for fleets of at least 10 or more forklifts.

t-matics MOBILE is the only individual forklift-based cellular telematics solution currently on the market with a full-featured set of monitoring and analytic capabilities.  t-matics MOBILE is capable of generating reports on individual forklifts or entire fleets. t-matics COMMAND is powered by I.D. Systems, Inc., which, for more than 15 years, has successfully deployed wireless asset management technology to the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers, airlines, and government agencies.

All t-matics products can be installed in the field by JIT Toyota-Lift technicians or factory installed on new forklift purchases.

Only an internet browser is required.  Both t-matics MOBILE and t-matics COMMAND are capable of web-based reporting.

It depends on your needs and application.  t-matics MOBILE is a forklift-based cellular solution, meaning the data will transfer anywhere an appropriate cellular signal is detected and will transmit data of the forklift only.  t-matics COMMAND is facility-based forklift and forklift operator management solution, meaning the forklift must stay with a certain range of the facility and can transmit data on the forklift as well as the individual forklift operator.  t-matics MOBILE is a more economical solution designed to transmit data on forklifts of any fleet size, including rental fleets, while t-matics COMMAND is a more customization and comprehensive solution designed for larger fleets operating in a single facility or campus.

Toyota t-matics is a fleet management tool that reports on the utilization, productivity and maintenance needs of an individual forklift, an entire fleet and/or an individual forklift operator.  t-matics will help create accountability among forklift operators, reduce damanaging impacts, plan maintenance schedules and provide the data needed to effectively manage fleet sizes, material handling operations, and logistics in the workplace. t-matics measures data and facilitates data-driven operational decisions.