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by Dan Livingston, on July 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
People in the Pacific Northwest don’t use umbrellas. Umbrellas are for tourists. When it rains—and it often does—you put on a rain jacket and get on with your day. That’s …
Read Storyby 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 …
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