In last week’s post, “Choosing the right forklift tires,” we discussed three types of forklift tires – pneumatic, solid rubber and polyurethane. Not to put too fine a point on it, though, most of us think of forklift tires in just two main categories. The air or foam filled tires we categorize as pneumatic tires. […]
If you’re renting or buying a lift truck for the first time, choosing the right forklift tires is an essential part of the selection process. While you might not know it, having the right tires on your forklift is as important as knowing the maximum load you’ll be asking it to lift and knowing just […]
We’re not sure the writer Raymond Carver ever talked about forklifts, but we do – a lot. Sure, we are in the business, so the subject naturally comes frequently. Unfortunately, almost daily forklift accidents are reported for all to read. How can we help to cut down on these incidents? Obviously, it’s not enough […]
In most cases forklifts are the most expensive piece of equipment that material handlers use in their day to day operation. And when one or more of them is out of commission for any reason, it can cost you dearly to replace them. That’s where Hyundai Forklift of Southern California comes in. You ponder the […]
The State of California charges ahead. It has been phasing in, over the past few years, a number of regulations governing how both large and small batteries are to be charged. The one that will impact those of us in material handling went into effect January 1, 2014. The new law says that any large […]
The New Year is upon us. Do your forklift operators need forklift safety certification?. Now is a good time to check your records and be sure that all of your drivers are OSHA certified. Forklift operators are required by OSHA to undergo an evaluation once every 3 years, or when they’ve been assigned to operate […]
At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) last week in Las Vegas, bendable TVs, smart watches, 3D printers, and mini-drones really wowed the attendees. Can a forklift show be as exciting as CES? We think so. You’ll have a chance to see for yourself if you register to attend ModeX 2014. Calling itself “The Greatest Supply […]
We’ve been blogging for some years now and we’re avid blog readers as well. Occasionally, we come across other bloggers who we think you might enjoy reading. So, today we posting an article written by Tom Reddon of the National Forklift Exchange. Here’s his post, then – Training staff can be a challenge for a […]
Innovation. That’s what we’d like to talk about right now. Almost before you know it, though, it will also be something we must adopt and adapt in our daily business routine if we are to remain competitive. It has always been necessary to innovate to remain successful. From the wheel to Hyperloop, novel solutions have […]