Operating forklifts can be a dangerous job. In fact, according to OSHA, there are between 20,000 and 35,000 forklift-related accidents per year. If you’re aware of the most common forklift hazards in the workplace and know how to prevent them, you can set yourself and your team up for success. 10 Forklift Hazards in the […]
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Preparing Your Forklift for Winter
Preparing Your Forklift for Winter: 10 Things To Do Before the Cold Season The winter season will be here before we know it! Preparing your forklift for winter is crucial so you can protect your investment. Harsh conditions like wind, sleet, snow, and ice can make forklift operations exponentially more difficult and dangerous, but there […]
Where Can You Use Forklift Car Movers?
If your business incorporates the transportation of cars from point A to point B, forklift car movers, like the Forklift Wrecker, are fantastic tools to utilize. But how and where exactly can you put these pieces of equipment to work? We’ll dive into the best ways to incorporate forklift car movers into your business and […]
How to Rent a Tow Truck
If you’re hoping to move one (or more) cars on your own, you’re going to need the right equipment. And if you don’t already own that equipment, you may be considering renting it. In some cases, renting a tow truck could be a great option. However, there’s also something to be said about the cost […]
5 Forklift Operation Tips for Safety and Efficiency
Safe forklift operation is efficient forklift operation. When you take the time to complete your tasks with care, you avoid costly mistakes and save your business from spending money on repairs and higher insurance premiums down the road. So, not only are you keeping yourself and your employees from harm, but you’re reaping financial benefits […]
5 Time-Saving Auto Shop Management Tips
When you have an auto shop to run, efficiency is everything. After all, the quicker you can move cars in and out of your shop, the more profit you make. That’s why repair shop managers are always looking for ways to save time and increase productivity. If this sounds like you, you’re in luck. Here […]
Safe Towing Tips for Moving Vehicles on a Lot
If you manage a vehicle lot, you probably have a lot of experience moving vehicles, but there are always ways to make your work more safe for employees, the equipment you use, and the vehicles you move. Here are 5 tips you can use to make your operation safer today. Safe Towing Tips #1: Check […]
Why It’s Time for Your Auto Shop to Ditch Car Dollies
Let’s face it: car dollies are not really that convenient. From safety issues to inefficiencies in your auto shop operations, there has to be a better option, right? Let’s take a look at several of the problems with car dollies in an auto shop, and why you’d be better off ditching the car wheel dolly […]
5 Ways to Organize Your Auto Shop for Productivity
For any auto shop, productivity is the key to profitability. The more vehicles your mechanics can fix, in less time, the more jobs you’re able to complete and the more profit you bring in. But, a key problem many auto shops face is organization. It’s a hectic business: you have mechanics coming in and out […]
3 Tips to Streamlining Vehicle Inventory Management
Whether you manage a used car dealership or an impound lot, you likely run into one problem consistently — lack of space. Most vehicle storage lots regularly run into space concerns as vehicles are shifted around, brought in, and taken off the lot. As vehicles are constantly moved, it can be difficult to devise a […]