If you use forklifts in your business, it is essential you have people who are properly trained to operate them. Employers are responsible to show proof that their forklift operators have been trained on the equipment they are assigned to. If you haven’t done training in the past 3 years, or if you have not Read more
There are a variety of reasons your company might need to rent a forklift in Buffalo and Western New York. It might be your current forklift has broken, and you are waiting for repairs or the funds to replace it. In some cases, your business does not typically need a forklift, but has a special Read more
Your business relies on its forklifts to move products around the warehouse, so that orders can be fulfilled. These powerful machines are essential in keeping your company running smoothly, which is why it is so important to find the right dealer to partner with. especially when you need a new forklift or repairs on one you already own. Read more
All forklift operators are required to be certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An operator can be trained by attending a course at a trade school, or they can be certified by a trainer at their place of employment or other training facility. The guide on how to get forklift certified in Read more
With nice weather right around the corner your seasonal or short-term projects can finally begin. Many of these jobs will require tools and equipment that you don’t have on hand, and may require a forklift. Renting a forklift is the perfect solution for companies that don’t want to deal with the required maintenance, and storage Read more
Thanksgiving is one of those rare holidays that still feel special, unspoiled by the need to celebrate a whole month in advance. Sure we make plans, shop, bake and travel. But it’s all in anticipation of that one day when you sit down with family and friends and enjoy the warmth of home, a good Read more
Poor maintenance habits can put the lives of the people who work on the equipment at risk; it can also affect the financial health of the business. In order for a company to remain competitive should must follow sound vehicle and equipment maintenance procedures. Companies with ineffective maintenance programs usually suffer from one or more Read more
Fall Back & Spring Forward – The change of seasons brings to mind a list of seasonal things to do, change the clocks back, change the batteries in your smoke detector and seal up doors and windows against the cold If you operate LPG internal combustion engine equipment, you need to make sure your Read more
Most people understand OSHA’s requirement that drivers receive appropriate instruction before being allowed to operate a company’s forklift – but many get confused when it comes to refresher training and performance evaluations. Refresher training in relevant topics needs to be done when an operator: has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe Read more
Recently I sat across the desk from one of our best customers. We’d serviced his company for over 25 years and a competitor came in significantly cheaper than us and appeared to be offering the same solution. Both companies proposed to lease equipment with full maintenance, so the only difference he could see was the Read more
