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When it comes to safety compliance with OSHA regulations, a comprehensive fleet management system can be a valuable tool. In our third segment of Forklift Fleet Management, we will examine how this technology contributes to improving/following compliance with workplace regulations.

Forklift maintenance records can provide meaningful service and operating information to measure productivity. But truly optimizing fleet and operator performance involves collecting and analyzing data from the forklift in real-time.

Forklift fleet management consists of collecting, analyzing, and using relevant fleet information to reduce costs and improve operator and truck productivity and safety. Our 3-part blog series will look at the challenges to see how a fleet management system can address the issues.

Frost is in the air and the days are short—yes, winter has arrived in NEPA. Just as lift trucks need extra care for hot weather, precautions for cold-weather months are equally important. Low temps can severely impact a forklifts’ ability to perform to its best capacity. Issues like tubing leaks, dead batteries, and cracked radiators can be the result of not having your forklift cold-weather ready.

In NE Pennsylvania, we are officially in the “dog days of summer.” Those sweltering days, typically being the hottest, most uncomfortable part of the summer. Not only are humans (and even our dogs) affected by the hot weather, but our equipment works harder too. In the fast-paced material-handling industry these “dog days” come with additional challenges. Maintenance of your forklift fleet is critical during times of temperature extremes.

After a long, unpredictable winter in NE Pennsylvania, we welcome Spring—celebrating the promise of warmer weather and longer days. But as we eagerly await golf, gardening and all things outdoors; let’s shift to the task of Spring cleaning—forklift style.