Our guides cover the decisions that come up when you run material handling equipment: whether to rent or buy, what to check before you purchase used, how to keep a fleet running through a Western New York winter, and what OSHA expects from your operators.
Short term, seasonal, and project rentals for warehouse managers, plant supervisors, and contractors across Erie, Chautauqua, and the surrounding counties
Information to help owners and operations managers make effective purchase decisions when buying used forklifts and comparing machines throughout Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties
Uptime, inspection routines, and planned maintenance for fleet managers and maintenance supervisors at facilities throughout Western New York
Wear component replacement for maintenance technicians and parts buyers keeping equipment running in the Buffalo area
Battery selection, charging practice, and power planning for warehouse and distribution operations running electric lift trucks in Western New York
OSHA compliance and operator certification for safety managers, supervisors, and the people responsible for training crews across the region
Equipment mix, layout, energy use, and dock readiness for warehouses and distribution centers in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties
You have a heavy job to do and you need a forklift to do the heavy lifting! With that, we know that every job is different and not all forklifts are “one size fits all.” So how do you know which forklift is right for you? Knowing which type of equipment you need will Read more
If you own Toyota equipment, you will eventually need to invest in Toyota factory parts However, there are some people who would rather invest in parts that are not made by Toyota’s factory. These parts, better known as “after-market” parts, may seem like a good investment on the surface, mainly because they have a lower Read more
You have forklifts that you depend on daily to receive, stack, move, and deliver equipment and supplies. Customer service is key to your operation, and forklifts play a critical part in delivering (pun intended) great products and service to your customers. Material handling equipment is often under-appreciated until it doesn’t work. It’s then when product Read more
June 10th is Forklift Safety Day. Yes, lately it seems like every day is something-day: “Take Your Pet To Work Day”, “Talk Like A Pirate Day”, “Bacon Day”, and yes, these are real quasi-holidays. Forklift Safety Day, however, is not some fun, tongue-in-cheek goofy day. According to OSHA statistics, forklifts are involved in 96,785 accidents Read more
Toyota Industrial Equipment rakes in the awards annually and tops industry lists when compared to its competitors. Toyota Genuine Parts rank highest among all of its competitors in the 2014 Lift Truck Parts Study run by Peerless Research Group. More than 200 participants in the survey who regularly buy and evaluate forklift equipment placed Toyota’s Read more
From time to time, you will need repairs on your company’s forklift or just need to replace parts that have become worn over the life of your equipment. You want to get a good deal on parts, but you do not want to sacrifice quality. JIT Toyota-Lift understands how important it is to make a Read more
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
