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As spring makes its debut, it’s time to focus on more than just cleaning your office or warehouse–your forklift fleet needs attention, too. Winter can take a toll on your equipment, and performing regular maintenance ensures your forklifts continue to run safely and efficiently. In this blog, we’ll go over important spring maintenance for your forklifts, from necessary inspections to addressing any damage caused by the winter months. With a proper spring tune-up, you can avoid expensive repairs, reduce downtime, and help your forklifts last longer.

Forklifts play a vital role in industries like warehousing and construction, offering the muscle needed to move heavy loads efficiently. However, they also pose serious safety risks. Each year, around 100 people lose their lives in forklift-related accidents, with nearly half (42 percent) of these tragedies caused by tip-overs. These incidents not only result in injuries but can disrupt operations and damage a company’s reputation. So, how can businesses prevent forklift tip-overs? In this blog, we’ll explore effective strategies to reduce the risk of tip-overs, protect operators, and promote a safer work environment. We’ll also discuss what actions to take if a tip-over does happen, including life-saving tips for surviving such incidents.

Your forklift fleet is central to keeping your business productive and efficient. But like all equipment, forklifts have a limited lifespan. Holding onto old or unreliable lift trucks can lead to frequent breakdowns, higher maintenance costs and potential safety hazards. If your forklifts are consistently in need of repairs or no longer meet your operational needs, it may be time to consider an upgrade. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss the four key signs that indicate your fleet may need an update. By recognizing these signs, you can make informed decisions to ensure your business continues to run smoothly and efficiently in the future.

In cold storage operations, it’s essential to maintain a stable environment and ensure that all equipment runs smoothly to keep productivity high and costs low. One often overlooked part of this is the forklift battery, which plays a key role in performance, minimizing downtime, and cutting maintenance costs. While traditional forklift batteries tend to struggle in cold temperatures, lithium-ion batteries are designed to excel in these conditions. For example, at 30°F lead-acid batteries operate at only 75 percent efficiency. This drops to 56 percent at 10°F, 45 percent at 0°F, and just 20 percent at -20°F. In contrast, lithium-ion batteries maintain much higher performance levels in freezing conditions, making them a reliable solution for cold storage environments. In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of using lithium-ion forklift batteries, why they’re ideal for cold storage, and how they can help improve your operation’s overall efficiency.

Choosing to invest in a heavy-duty forklift is a major decision for any business. These powerful machines are essential for handling massive loads in industries such as warehousing, construction, manufacturing, and logistics. Whether you’re moving pallets in a warehouse or transporting heavy equipment on a construction site, heavy-duty forklifts are built to take on demanding tasks with efficiency and reliability. As Canada’s exclusive dealer for Tailift forklifts, we understand the unique challenges businesses face when selecting the right heavy-duty lift truck. That’s why this blog is here to guide you through the key factors to consider. From understanding load capacity and fuel options to evaluating safety features and long-term maintenance, we’ll provide the insights you need to make an informed decision and invest in a forklift that fits your needs.

As winter sets in and temperatures drop, managing a forklift fleet becomes more challenging. Cold weather can affect both mechanical and electronic components, particularly in electric forklifts, leading to increased wear, lower efficiency and potential safety hazards if not properly managed. To avoid downtime and ensure safe operations, it’s essential to understand how cold temperatures impact your forklifts and take steps to minimize these effects. In this blog, we’ll explore the most common cold-weather forklift risks and provide practical solutions to help keep your fleet running smoothly throughout the winter.

Just made your first forklift sale? Congratulations! While you deserve to celebrate, don’t pop the champagne just yet - the work isn’t over. Closing the sale is just the start. If you want to keep your clients coming back, strong post-sale customer service is key. In this blog, we’ll explain what after-sales service involves and share some best practices to follow after your forklift dealership has closed the deal.

As temperatures drop, days get shorter and leaves start changing colours, fall is on its way in. It’s time to prepare your Tailift Forklifts with some preventative maintenance. This will help you stay ahead and reduce downtime during the autumn months. In today’s blog, we’ll look at why having a forklift maintenance schedule is important and go over the key inspections you should include on your fall maintenance checklist. From checking fluid levels to inspecting tires, we’ll help make sure your lift trucks are ready for the season’s challenges.

Forklift operators, like school kids, may find themselves returning back to “school” this September. But they won’t be studying data management or biology, they’ll be delving into a topic central to their day-to-day operations – forklift training. This training is essential for safely operating forklifts. Used across multiple industries with diverse risks, forklift operator training isn’t a one-time event, but an ongoing process that evolves with new safety protocols. Each year, numerous injuries stem from forklift accidents with 20 percent attributed to inadequate training. In today’s blog, we’ll explore the benefits of continuous training, which range from improving forklift safety and increasing employee productivity to optimizing operational efficiency.

Warehouses pose various risks to workers’ safety and well-being, especially when forklifts are added to the mix. Navigating tight spaces and handling heavy loads without understanding the potential hazards can lead to accidents, injuries and property damage. This blog will explore common forklift hazards that employers and workers should know about to maintain a safe working environment. By understanding these forklift hazards and implementing control measures, we can spot and reduce the risk of accidents, keeping your workplace safe and secure.