This story appears in the Aug. 4 print edition of Transport Topics. As the economy continues its recovery and demand for the delivery of goods increases, forklift operators and other distribution ...

In today's fast-moving business world, it can be easy to overlook those who help make our lives easier. In this article, I'd like to focus on one of those groups: forklift operators—in warehouses, ...

Tony Parsons, regional operator training manager at forklift dealer Wolter Inc., which represents Linde, Doosan Bobcat, and other brands across the Midwest, tells of one operator working in a large DC ...

One of the many things I've learned throughout my career in the material handling industry and discussions with customers is just how important a safety culture is to the productivity, vitality, and ...

A fragmented and inconsistent approach to safety is inadequate when applied to today’s dynamic, fast-moving work environments. The result can include increased risk to employees, disruptions in ...

Walk into any warehouse, construction site or dock and you’ll likely see a forklift. These tools are used in workplaces all over the country and by a variety of workers. Although you can find multiple ...

Statistics from the National Safety Council indicated forklifts caused 7,290 accidents requiring time away from work in 2020. There were also 78 forklift-related fatalities that year. Ongoing training ...