MidColumbia Forklift Blog

Nothing ratchets up the pressure like a ticking clock. As you near the end of your forklift lease, you start to hear that ticking and wonder, "What should I do?" …

The average warehouse spends about 15% of its operating budget on energy costs. However, a few energy-saving upgrades can dramatically reduce that expense. Moreover, many Washington State utility providers offer …

Forklifts have a simple role: move heavy loads safely, reliably, and efficiently. Modern forklifts are packed with advanced technology. Yet, the best designs still prioritize durability and real-world performance over …

In most warehouses, forklifts and pallet racks are constantly sharing tight spaces. Even with skilled operators and clear traffic rules, collisions happen. Pragmatic warehouse managers understand and accept that reality …

While a single failure in your warehouse racking can cost your company millions, the paramount concern is the risk to your team's safety. Pallet rack failures account for 5-10% of …

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers in Washington state and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Your interest in building …

Yakima, WA — Mid Columbia Forklift announces with deep sadness the passing of its founder, Duane Bolinger, who died peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Duane founded …

What if choosing the right forklift could expand your storage capacity by 60%? Huge gains like that are often pipe dreams, but not so with CombiLift multi-directional forklifts. CombiLift's unique …

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated that 32,882 veterans experienced homelessness in January 2024. Worse still, research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reported …

Clunk, clunk, clunk. That's the sound of worn-out pallet jack wheels, and it's eroding your productivity. Bad wheels aren't just annoying. They're physically more demanding to use. The flattened side …