Brake Maintenance
We all know that forklifts are incredibly dangerous vehicles, and brake maintenance is one of the most essential...
Should You Buy an Electric Forklift?
The issue of whether electric forklifts or liquid propane forklifts are better continues to divide forklift operators...
The Effects of Heat on a Forklift Battery
Battery safety is an essential component of owning an electric forklift. In past posts, we’ve discussed the need to...
Forklift Training Goes High Tech
Forklift accidents are no laughing matter. Every year, forklifts cause a staggering 100,000 injuries and over 100...
The Load Backrest Extension
The backrest extension is a subject of much confusion even among tenured forklift operators. Detractors are quick to...
Lights and Alarms on Your Forklift
Lights and alarms are something that many forklift operators may be tempted to forgo, particularly depending on the...
How to Deal with Blind Spots
We all know that forklifts are cumbersome vehicles and that visibility poses a greater problem than it does in an...
The Dangers of Low Tire Pressure
  Low tire pressure can pose problems regardless of whether you are driving a forklift or a car. That said, low...
Forklift Operation and Physical Conditioning
Operating a forklift is a physically taxing endeavor. At times, the job can feel quite monotonous, and at other times...
Using the Brakes on Your Forklift
Inexperienced forklift operators often struggle to recognize the sheer force of a forklift truck. In fact, it is easy...