MidColumbia Forklift Blog / Forklift

Forklift operators often deal with high levels of physical strain. This risk is even higher when they're transporting large and bulky items. Why? These items block drivers' views, forcing them …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Here in the Pacific Northwest, rain doesn’t stop us from getting the job done. But, as every Washingtonian knows, the right gear makes all the difference. Being wet and miserable …

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 …

For material handling operations, increasing performance is the constant goal. Beyond optimizing forklift lifecycles and maintenance schedules, maximizing throughput is key. With the right forklift attachment your business can increase …

For people outside of material handling and warehousing, most forklifts appear to be essentially the same. But for those inside of innovative warehousing businesses, the different types of forklifts are …

If your forklifts aren’t working properly they’re dragging down your business profits. For busy warehouse managers, keeping equipment properly maintained and functional is key for success. We’ve reviewed top methods …