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Are automated forklifts going to change the future of manufacturing?
Until recently diesel forklifts owned over 60% of the market share, this number however is constantly decreasing, being replaced with…

Improve your forklift’s lifespan with these tips
The average lifespan of a forklift is between 8,000-12,000 hours depending on your model. However this can vary largely depending…

Is There A Forklift Driver Shortage?
As the news is centred around the fuel crisis and lack of HGV drivers, you probably weren’t aware that there’s…

Is It Safe To Drive A Forklift While Pregnant?
Just 12.8% of the construction industry is made up of women, and no more than 1% of them work on-site.…

5 Myths About Driving A Forklift You Need To Know
On first glance, operating a forklift looks pretty straightforward. In fact, many people believe that if you can drive a car, you can drive a forklift. But it isn’t that simple. Operating a forklift requires an entirely different driving style to any other vehicle, which is only taught with specialist training. To help clear any rumours you might have seen on social media, here’s the most common misconceptions about driving a forklift that you need to know before starting your training.

Common Forklift Problems And How To Fix Them
Whether you’re a seasoned forklift operator or just starting out with your training, you’ll know that forklift trucks often develop…

Keeping Forklifts And Pedestrians Apart: Safety Measures To Consider
We’ve now spent over a year being told to “keep a safe distance”, a phrase that will still be heard…

The Benefits Of Virtual Reality Forklift Training
As the warehouse sector continues to grow to accommodate for the explosion of Ecommerce businesses, the demand for trained forklift…

What are the different types of forklifts, and what are they most suited to?
Forklifts are necessary in helping to carry out lifting and transportation tasks, where objects are too heavy to rely on…