MidColumbia Forklift Blog / Forklift

In Washington, trees aren’t just part of the scenery—they’re part of the economy. Since the mid-1850s, our forests have supplied the nation (and the world) with top-quality timber. Today, Washington’s …

Investing in new equipment is a big decision, and it’s human nature to wait. But thanks to a new tax law signed on July 4, 2025, there’s a compelling reason …

Not everything in life fits neatly onto standard pallets. That would make the daily grind so much easier, but unfortunately, life is messy and full of challenges that demand creative …

Forklift attachments and accessories can help you move more product in less time, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to modify forklifts. OSHA's regulation states: any modifications …

When Washington customers ask us which Clark forklifts are most popular, these three consistently rise to the top. We’re not just sharing what we like—we’re sharing what customers actually buy …

Efficiency is the key to keeping your business rocking and rolling. That’s why CombiLifts are so metal for metal applications. These machines take efficiency to a whole new level, providing …

A reach truck is always a forklift, but a forklift is not always a reach truck. Confused? We don't blame you! There are a lot of similarities between reach trucks …

For people who don't work in the material handling industry, most forklifts seem more or less the same. Some are bigger, some are smaller. Order pickers and reach trucks are …

It’s 10 am. Do you know where your forklifts are? A forklift telematics system provides real-time information about who’s using your equipment and where. It can also generate behavior reports, …

Understanding a forklift’s load capacity is not as simple as reading the maximum capacity and jumping to work - many factors influence how much a fork truck can lift at …