by Phil Hanford, on March 13, 2020 at 8:00 AM
If you’re contacting us to request maintenance for one of your fleet’s downed forklifts, you’re likely having a rough day. We aim to deliver fast resolutions to get your equipment …
Read Storyby Ryan Oshman, on February 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM
How much did you pay for your last forklift brake job? If you’re lucky, it may have been around $985. If you waited too long, it may have been twice …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on January 7, 2020 at 6:56 AM
For material handling businesses operating in Washington ports, maintaining equipment is a top priority. It can also be one of the biggest challenges. Due to environmental factors, the wear and …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on January 3, 2020 at 8:00 AM
One of the toughest decisions facing a material handling operation is how to handle forklift maintenance: should you keep all maintenance in-house or outsource forklift planned maintenance? While there are …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on December 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Waiting too long to replace worn-out forklift forks will eventually lead to a dropped load and damaged product and that’s the best-case scenario. A snapped or bent fork can also …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on December 9, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Forklift tires are one of the most crucial components for safe operation and working forklift performance. Because forklifts do not utilize a suspension like those found in automobiles, a forklift …
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