by Phil Hanford, on May 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM
So, you’re stuck on which wheels to go with for your hand pallet truck (HPT). It’s a bigger decision than you think. The good news? There are really only a …
Read Storyby Ryan Oshman, on May 14, 2021 at 3:27 PM
If you’re in the Washington area and are looking for robust, effective, and powerful forklifts, then the Doosan 9 Series has all you need. Doosan provides material handling equipment to …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on April 2, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Ever seen a Lambo or Ferrari stuck in traffic? There's an expensive car built to go 200 miles an hour, going two miles an hour. It's funny or sad depending …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on March 26, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Have you ever worried about the safety of your forklift operators? If so, you know it can be challenging (and time-consuming) to sort through the many options. This post will …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 12, 2021 at 9:22 AM
If you manage a warehouse or distribution center, you know even small productivity gains can increase profits and give you a competitive edge. When you're ready to invest in new …
Read Storyby Scott Holman, on March 3, 2021 at 10:45 AM
For companies moving high volumes of product through their warehouse, it can be easy to take your pallet racking for granted. However, this racking needs to be treated like your …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on February 26, 2021 at 10:36 AM
For busy operations managers, mastering the ups and downs of throughput are the name of the game. For outdoor businesses like lumber yards, your forklifts have to be optimized for …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on February 19, 2021 at 5:33 PM
Do your operators enjoy driving their forklifts? It’s not a boring job, but the wrong equipment can cause harm to your people’s bodies. Overuse injuries, strains, and slips are common …
Read Storyby Mike McCamey, on February 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Harvest season can be a chaotic time for farmers and food processors in Washington State. Whether you have apples, potatoes, hops, or hay, we recommend getting your forklift rental on …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on February 12, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Running a warehousing operation is a demanding job: scheduling, maintenance, fleet optimization, and personnel management are difficult tasks. But the work goes beyond your shift management. Managing your facility’s security …
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