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by Dan Livingston, on February 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on February 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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, …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on January 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
The decision of whether to lease, buy, or rent forklifts is a major consideration for all businesses. Each option comes with distinct advantages and disadvantages. When deciding your business’s strategy, …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on January 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
It’s no secret that forklifts require maintenance, but what often goes unnoticed are the hidden costs that quietly pile up over time. From inefficient fuel usage to overlooked wear and …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on January 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
If only evaluating forklift listings were as simple as shopping for a used car. Unfortunately, there’s no Kelley Blue Book to consult when it comes to determining the value of …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on January 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Whether you’re buying a forklift because of an unexpected equipment failure, or because your business is growing, you want the best forklift for your money. For some operations, a used …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on December 13, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Imagine you need to navigate a dense, difficult forest. You have a choice between two maps. The first is a high-resolution satellite map with marked roads and trails, so you …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on December 5, 2024 at 6:33 AM
#1 You like solving mysteries, such as: How long has that dent been there? Why didn’t the operators mention this truck needs service? Where is my XYZ forklift? #2 You …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on October 31, 2024 at 7:15 AM
90% of Americans struggle with math in general and statistics in particular. So, it’s understandable that the data generated by forklift telematics systems might seem like a lot of incomprehensible …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on October 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Washington state experiences more than 1,000 earthquakes a year. While only about a dozen of these are strong enough to feel, the U.S. Geological Survey ranks most of the state …
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