The key to reducing forklift-related accidents is proper training on and off of the forklift. Anticipating pedestrian presence and movement, along with training pedestrians how to work safely in the presence of material handling equipment, are topics that every facility needs to address. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, close to […]
Independientemente de los equipos industriales disponibles en el mercado hoy en día, los montacargas son, posiblemente, una de las herramientas más importantes para muchos empresarios del mundo industrial. Estos equipos, levantadores de materiales con sobrepeso, son los que hacen posible que las empresas movilicen ágilmente toda su carga pesada. Sin embargo, los nuevos montacargas que […]
Industrial space management, warehouse operations, and construction site planning are all commonly machine-laden. There are several things to always have top-of-mind for operations managers of these spaces and industries, many of which tie directly to the machine handling equipment (MHE) the company has on the books and in use. However, there are also various other […]
Purchasing quality used material handling equipment (MHE) and forklift machines can be a complicated process. Before even beginning to look for possible purchase options, there are several internal aspects of operations to consider. Once that process is complete, you will need to find a good business partner from which to purchase. Finally, you need […]
Out of all of the industrial equipment available on the market today, forklifts are possibly one of the most important tools for many business owners across industries. Forklifts are the heavy lifters that make it possible for businesses to rapidly move weighty materials. Yet, newly manufactured forklifts are expensive. A variety of factors increase the […]
Here at The Forklift Pro, Inc., our method for buying and selling takes a different approach. We value all of our customers and take the process seriously. How do we manage our extensive used forklift inventory? Walk through the process with us! 1. The Check In After arriving at our Pineville, North Carolina facility, our […]
A key, but often overlooked, aspect of forklift safety is tire condition. On average, forklift tires carry over 9,600 pounds. Because there is no suspension on this type of material handling equipment (MHE), forklift tires absorb the entire load weight. Checking tires periodically is crucial to operator, and equipment, safety and preventing load and facility […]
At The Forklift Pro, we know forklifts and pedestrians should never mix, and since today is National Forklift Safety Day, we’re addressing this important topic. Shockingly, there are over 100 deaths that are directly linked to this type of Material Handling Equipment every year. Although forklifts are the cause of just one percent of total […]
Do you need to sell your forklift equipment but don’t know where to start? Look no further than The Forklift Pro, your industry leading, go-to solution for selling used forklifts and material handling equipment. We have years of combined industry expertise, and our streamlined process makes selling your equipment easy and convenient. We can help […]
If you work in a busy and very physical industry, as many of those reading this post do, you know how hard it can be to take a break. We need rest breaks for many reasons, but among them is the opportunity to rehydrate. Just like many forklifts, we need to maintain proper fluid levels […]