Things to Consider When Choosing a Reliable Forklift Dealer

Joyce Schwob - April 23, 2015

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

How To Get Forklift Certified in Buffalo and Western New York

Joyce Schwob - April 17, 2015

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

The Benefits of Renting a Forklift

Joyce Schwob - April 10, 2015

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

The True Measure of Thanksgiving

Joyce Schwob - November 24, 2014

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

A Healthy Dose of Planned Maintenance

Joyce Schwob - October 23, 2014

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

Change of Season Checklist for Forklifts

Joyce Schwob - October 13, 2014

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

7 Tips for Forklift Operation Around Pedestrians

Joyce Schwob - August 25, 2014

The operator of the forklift truck is responsible for operating in a safe manner; this includes avoiding all pedestrians in the work area.   Here are 7 tips for working safely around pedestrians: Stay as far away from them as is practical. Pedestrians may not understand that  lift truck are very different from cars. They Read more

How Often Must Forklift Operators Be Trained

Joyce Schwob - August 5, 2014

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

39 Things That You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

Joyce Schwob - July 28, 2014

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

Rentals – When You Are in it for the Long Haul

Joyce Schwob - June 11, 2014

Sometimes when businesses think about renting equipment it is for a special event or circumstance. In the case of forklifts, man-lifts and floor cleaning it’s to cover a breakdown or to receive unusual loads.  Rentals are often times done by the day, week or month. But you might consider renting for a peak season, during Read more