It’s time to add a forklift to your fleet. Maybe it’s a replacement for an existing truck that’s outlived its usefulness. Or maybe your operation has evolved and requires more capacity or different capabilities.
Battery charging areas or rooms have certain requirements and the location can help or hinder traffic flow and productivity.
Read the article "How to set up a battery charging area" ( 4 min read )
When is a short-term rental a good business decision?
Read the article "Do you need your forklift fleet to be more flexible?" ( 4 min read )
You’ve probably heard of ergonomics, the study of people's efficiency in their working environment, but have you ever considered how ergonomics can improve the productivity of your operation?
Read the article "Can Ergonomics Boost Forklift Operator Productivity?" ( 3 min read )
Farming is hard work. As if dealing with unpredictable weather weren’t enough, there’s the volatile market, the physical demands, and the unpredictability of livestock and crops. Most farmers embrace technology that makes their job easier and depend on the lifting power of forklift trucks.
Read the article "Forklifts Down on the Farm" ( 4 min read )
This blog post will focus on the lumberyard environment and examine factors to consider when purchasing forklifts.
Read the article "Selecting the right forklift for your lumberyard" ( 5 min read )
When your operation needs to add a forklift, one of the earliest decisions you’ll face is “should I buy, rent or lease?” This post will focus on the lease versus buy decision and explain the advantages of the primary types of leases.
Read the article "Is a forklift lease right for you?" ( 5 min read )
Downtime is a dirty word. We hate it. YOU, hate it. It is more than an “inconvenience”—it is expensive. Let’s discuss how you can avoid downtime as much as possible and keep your business—and your forklifts—moving forward.
Read the article "What does forklift downtime cost?" ( 4 min read )
Do you have good visibility into your forklift fleet's status? Have you asked yourself whether a forklift is worth the money you're spending to run it? Have you evaluated your forklifts productivity and decided you might have too many or not exactly the right machine for the job or space they are operating in? Read this article for clarification and call us for some free tools to help in your data analyzing and decision-making process.
Read the article "When to replace, retain, relocate, or retire a forklift" ( 4 min read )
Are you facing a space crunch? Can’t afford the messy workflow interruption of a construction project? Need an added space solution that offers long-term flexibility? High-quality modular office and other prefab solution installations require just a few people and are done in hours. Sound interesting? Read on . . .
Read the article "Added Space Solution: Modular and Prefab Construction" ( 4 min read )
Forklift tires do more than roll your lift truck around your facility. They also impact operator health, the efficiency of the forklift, and accident prevention. This article will review the types of forklift tires, the environments each is suited for, and how the right tire selection, use, and replacement can impact your operation.
Read the article "Choose the right forklift tires for performance, safety, and efficiency" ( 4 min read )
Forklift seats take a beating—and so do your operators! Let’s talk about when, why & how to replace forklift seats.
Read the article "The Critical Roles of Forklift Seats and Seat Belts" ( 3 min read )
As you are aware, there are staggering lead times on material handling equipment—as well as nearly everything else. But, you may not have to wait a year for your forklifts.
Read the article "Shortages. Can I get the forklift I need when I need it?" ( 3 min read )
Moving and stacking pallets doesn’t always require a ride-on forklift truck.
Read the article "Walkie Pallet Stackers: Why Ride When You Can Walk!" ( 4 min read )
Electric, LP or diesel, oh my! Which type of forklift should you buy?
Read the article "Pick Your Power Source: Electric, LP or Diesel" ( 3 min read )
Here are some guidelines to keep your forklift’s batteries performing and lasting as they should.
Read the article "Take care of your forklift batteries so they’ll take care of you" ( 3 min read )
In this article we compare forklift battery types by looking at power and energy, charging, maintenance, safety and more.
Read the article "What you need to know about forklift battery technologies" ( 4 min read )
How much lift capacity do I need in a forklift? Join us for a discussion where we consider a load’s shape, size, and weight distribution and how they influence the forklift’s ability to handle the load.
Read the article "Carrying the Load: Basic Concepts" ( 4 min read )
Each forklift uses chains coupled with hydraulic pressure in order to move the forks up and down. As a result, your forklift’s chains carry the load of thousands of pounds each day. Since they’re so pivotal to the operation of your machine, it’s important that you’re checking them often for signs of excessive wear or breakage.
Read the article "Don’t Overlook Forklift Chain Inspections" ( 3 min read )
When outfitting your operation with expensive machinery such as forklifts, there are times and circumstances when renting instead of purchasing just makes good business sense.
Read the article "When Renting Forklifts Makes Sense" ( 3 min read )
Your forklifts have costs associated with operation and it’s important that you know how much each one costs you per hour of operation.
Read the article "How Much are your Forklifts Costing You?" ( 4 min read )
Fleet management refers to the collection, analysis and use of critical equipment data to improve productivity and reduce costs. Fleet management programs, such as Morrison’s free Maintenance Logistics:MX online program, keep a fleet running efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Read the article "Fleet Management and Optimizing Your Lift Truck Fleet" ( 4 min read )
Just as you want to wear the most comfortable and effective shoes on your feet to depending on the job you are doing, good, proper tires on your lift truck are critical when considering the longevity of your equipment.
Read the article "The Costly Effect of Excessive Tire Wear on Lift Trucks" ( 3 min read )
So many workplace accidents, injuries and fatalities can be prevented with proper training. In this article, we review potential safety hazards, how to train forklift operators effectively, and the importance of paying attention to potentially hazardous workplace conditions.
Read the article "Every Worker Deserves to Make it Home Safe – Every Day" ( 3 min read )
