OSHA Regulations state that “only loads within the rated capacity of a truck shall be handled” So how can you tell how much a forklift is made to carry? Check the nameplate also referred to as the data plate. The nameplate provides information about the truck’s capacity. Along with the forklift’s model and serial Read more
JIT Toyota-Lift Blog
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.
GUIDES BY TOPIC
FORKLIFT RENTALS
Short term, seasonal, and project rentals for warehouse managers, plant supervisors, and contractors across Erie, Chautauqua, and the surrounding counties
BUYING A USED FORKLIFT
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
FORKLIFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Uptime, inspection routines, and planned maintenance for fleet managers and maintenance supervisors at facilities throughout Western New York
PARTS, TIRES, AND FORKS
Wear component replacement for maintenance technicians and parts buyers keeping equipment running in the Buffalo area
Batteries and Electric Equipment
Battery selection, charging practice, and power planning for warehouse and distribution operations running electric lift trucks in Western New York
Operator Safety and Training
OSHA compliance and operator certification for safety managers, supervisors, and the people responsible for training crews across the region
Warehouse Operations
Equipment mix, layout, energy use, and dock readiness for warehouses and distribution centers in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties
