Forklift trucks are often run on liquid chemicals like diesel or gasoline and are therefore convenient to refuel. However, these liquid chemicals are also incredibly flammable, so the operator is at risk of explosion and fire when refuelling the tanks. Therefore, safety has to be the number one priority when you fuel up a forklift.…
DetailsWhen it comes to your fork truck fleet’s maintenance costs, a bit of knowledge can go a long way and save you quite a bit of money. Several factors can play a part, such as the age of the fleet and planned maintenance. Here are a few things that you can do to help overall…
DetailsIf you currently operate a busy warehouse or construction site, you’ll be well aware that forklift trucks can be an invaluable resource. Dependable and powerful, forklifts in their varied types are the workhorse of most industrial operations. By lightening the loads carried by your workforce and saving you time and money, they can lift serious…
DetailsHere’s our guide to the different types of forklifts available. In warehouses, storage facilities and construction sites, moving heavy loads from A to B is commonplace. In this situation, you won’t find a better solution than a high-quality forklift truck. But there are different types of forklifts on the market, so which is the right…
DetailsThe e-commerce boom means more companies are looking to optimise their warehouse operations – and the forklift truck has become an increasingly integral part of their strategy. The workhorse of the modern warehouse, the forklift, is evolving and keeping pace with business operators’ changing practices and expectations. While future warehouse technology is changing all the…
DetailsWhether you’re looking for a fork truck for hire covered by a service agreement or looking for employment servicing trucks yourself, you might be curious what a fork lift truck engineer’s job entails. In the following sections, we’ll explore the role of these expert engineers that must often deal with a diverse range of issues…
DetailsFork trucks are highly specialised vehicles and are essential to the running of various businesses. Every day, businesses such as warehouses, supermarkets, construction companies and builders use fork trucks to carry out a range of heavy lifting tasks, moving large objects with ease. Therefore, investing in a reliable and robust fleet of vehicles is among…
DetailsWest Mercia Fork Trucks are supporting Molly Olly’s Wishes West Mercia Fork Trucks are supporting Molly Olly’s Wishes and the wonderful work they do. Molly Olly’s Wishes supports children with life threatening or life limiting illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. This charity grants individual wishes and donates therapeutic toys and…
DetailsA forklift certificate, commonly referred to as a forklift licence, is a record that an individual has completed professional forklift training. While this certification doesn’t technically have an official expiry date, the gap recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) between course completion and updating your knowledge is a maximum of three years. The…
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