A warehouse does not operate on forklift trucks, alone. Rather, the warehouse and work site act as an organism, with many moving parts acting together for a greater good. The forklift is one of the most important parts, but all of the...
READ MORE1. Well-Trained Operators: Only employees who are trained and licensed should operate forklift trucks. It might sound obvious, but a high percentage of workplace accidents involve operator error. Safeguard yourself, your business, and other...
READ MOREWhat’s more convenient, a fridge that does or does not have a water and ice dispenser built into the door? Would you rather have a rotary phone or your touchscreen smartphone? The ability to add things like a water dispenser or apps that help you...
READ MORESafety signs are instrumental in operating a safe, fully functioning, and efficient warehouse. Nobody wants to deal with downtime because an employee couldn’t see an inadequately placed warning sign or, even worse, because there wasn’t one...
READ MOREIf you are a truck fleet manager, or have ever worked in the industry, you know that one of the highest costs is truck maintenance – especially dealing with equipment that has been misused and abused. Abuse can make up 30% of a fleet’s cost, and...
READ MOREPowered industrial trucks (PITs), otherwise known as forklifts, come in many shapes, sizes, and fuel types. Though these trucks act like worker drone bees, buzzing about the warehouse, their potential differences mean that they can be best...
READ MOREManaging a forklift fleet isn’t an easy task. You have to monitor your trucks vigilantly to assure there is no risk of machine abuse or threat of an accident on the site, as well as remaining OSHA compliant. There’s the ever-present need to avoid...
READ MOREMost people aren’t thrilled with having to comply with mandatory checklists, be their honey do lists over the weekend or OSHA required checklists before operating forklifts. A key in situations like this is to find ways to turn the checklist from...
READ MOREAnyone involved in forklift fleet management who is also interested in running a more efficient and cost-effective warehouse might want to look into fuel cells. According to a study by the Breakthrough Technologies Institute (BTI is a non-profit...
READ MOREEver catch yourself wondering, “What are some of the worst ways I can treat my forklift and warehouse?” Wonder no more! Below are some humorous and disastrous examples of what not to do with your equipment. Consider operating your truck at safe...
READ MOREAs a fleet manager, have you caught yourself thinking you might need a bigger warehouse? Maybe you need more space because of too much inventory or you want to add more trucks. Maybe, honestly, you aren’t quite sure why you seem to be out of...
READ MOREWith renewable energy moving to the forefront of mainstream energy consumption, now is a great time for forklift fleet managers to take steps to lower their carbon footprint, which can also improve energy efficiency and cost. “Going green”...
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The current economic environment has created stress on many of the core industries that this country relies on to thrive.
- Corporate liquidity is at a premium and the management of your balance sheet is critical.
- Bank and vendor leasing for equipment is tightening as corporate credit ratings are in flux and lenders are focused on securing their own capital.
HCO is leading through this disruption with customized forklift fleet programs that allow companies to 1) replace fleet assets and 2) service those assets without relying on banks or vendors for leasing. Our managed service programs allow companies to secure assets and service programs with no upfront capital, and no end of term lease obligations. We are reinventing the way companies access equipment and service. Please reach out to discuss whether this would be valuable to your company.
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