Effectively training your forklift operators is the cornerstone of a productive, accident-free warehouse or material handling operation. It should be an ongoing process that continuously updates your drivers on the latest regulations, requirements, safety procedures, and equipment. In this article, we’re going to cover the key components of successful forklift operator training and the need Read more
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Consequences of Working with Worn Out Forklift Forks
Your forks are arguably two of the most important components on your machine. Afterall, having the power to lift and maneuver doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have strong, well maintained forklift forks to carry your loads. They may seem like they can tackle any job you throw at them no matter what, but it’s Read more

How to Optimize Your Warehouse Efficiency
The purpose of your warehouse is to receive, store, and move products as effectively and seamlessly as possible. Warehouse efficiency is the core metric for maintaining the productivity and profitability of your operation. A poorly designed facility will hamper order fulfillment, leading to errors and unhappy customers. The good news is that making small tweaks Read more

Insider Tips for Warehouse Automation
Warehouse automation is the process of implementing software, equipment, and robotics that allow you to rely less on human labor, so you can increase efficiencies. When it comes to organizing, moving, stacking, and packing products within a storage facility, there are many opportunities and options available for automation. When does warehouse automation make sense for Read more

IS IT TIME TO REPLACE THE BATTERY IN YOUR FORKLIFT?
HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH BATTERY IS BEST FOR YOUR FORKLIFT TRADITIONAL LEAD ACID, SEALED LEAD ACID, OR LITHIUM ION? Forklift batteries come in many different shapes, sizes, and types. Choosing the best option for your forklift and warehouse is crucial to ensuring an effective, efficient, and safe operation. The question is, how do you know Read more

TMH Honors JIT Toyota-Lift
We are pleased to share the news that Toyota Material Handling (TMH) named JIT Toyota-Lift a recipient of the 2019 President’s Award. This annual award recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. The highly prized honor recognizes the dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, customer satisfaction and Read more

Trade Up to Toyota
For a limited time, Toyota is offering an amazing $2,000 factory rebate on non-Toyota trade ins. It’s the perfect time to see why Toyota is the #1 Forklift. Offer Details Valid April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 $2,000 factory rebate on trade in of an operational competitive-branded forklift* The Trade Up to Toyota Factory Read more

2019 Forklift Maintenance Checklist
Forklifts are a key asset across industries so making sure these machines are in good working condition is important. Just like any machine, the various mechanical parts of forklifts can suffer the effects of regular use (it is actually most common among critical parts). When a regular forklift maintenance and service plan is in place, Read more

The Forklift Certification Basics
If your goal is to be a forklift operator, you will find that job opportunities abound, but getting an official forklift certification will put you (and your employees) on the fast track to a higher than average salary and, perhaps more importantly, a safer work environment. In many geographic areas where manufacturing and transportation are Read more

5 Reasons We Love Pack Mule’s New Towable Order Picker Cart
When you see the Pack Mule Towable Order Picker Cart in action, there’s an immediate realization that a decades old way of doing things just met a fresh new approach. width=”560″ height=”315″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”> Here are 5 Reasons why we love this Cart: Faster Order Picking This cart speeds things up, especially if Read more