LTS Material Handling

Setting the Right PM Intervals

Not all forklift maintenance schedules should look the same.

A truck operating one shift per day has very different service needs than equipment running around the clock. That's why the best forklift PM schedules consider:
✔ Operating hours
✔ Calendar intervals
✔ Duty cycle intensity

The harder your equipment works, the more proactive your maintenance plan needs to be.

Don't rely on generic service intervals— let us build a schedule that matches your operation. Call today to schedule a PM service for your equipment! 903-533-9600

Toyota's MyInsights is a telematics and fleet management solution for forklifts and industrial equipment. It tracks and transforms raw machine data into actionable analytics to help businesses improve productivity, safety, and maintenance.

It's the perfect safety solution to highlight during National Forklift Safety Day! Learn more about MyInsights herehttps://www.toyotaforklift.com/myinsights

Forklifts play a vital role in industries and businesses around the world. The operators who move products between warehouses, loading docks, and trucks help keep the supply chain running smoothly. Without forklift operators, transporting pallets of parts, finished goods, and food products would be far more time-consuming and significantly more dangerous.

Fortunately, forklifts handle the heavy lifting. However, with that capability comes a critical responsibility: safety. Proper forklift operation and adherence to safety procedures are essential to protecting workers, equipment, and products.

Observed on the second Tuesday in June, National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of forklift safety in the workplace. This annual observance provides an opportunity for manufacturers, warehouses, logistics companies, and other industries that rely on forklifts to review their training programs, reinforce safe operating practices, and recommit to maintaining a culture of safety.

Register to watch the National Forklift Safety Event: https://www.indtrk.org/national-forklift-safety-day

The 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day is tomorrow! The day recognizes and aims to promote forklift safety throughout the entire year. Remember, it is the job of both forklift operators and pedestrians to maintain a safe facility. We’re all in this together!

Register to watch the LIVE National Forklift Safety Day Event

National Forklift Safety Day - Industrial Truck Association National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, will serves as a focal point for manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts and importance of operator training.

Promoting year-round awareness is the best way to reduce forklift accidents and injuries. The objective of is to educate individuals on best practices regarding . Register to watch the live National Forklift Safety Day Event https://www.indtrk.org/national-forklift-safety-day

🔥 Most Texas forklift operators don't realize their battery is dying twice as fast in summer heat.

Every degree above 80°F silently steals performance and shortens lifespan.

Here's what 100°+ Texas heat does to your equipment: • Battery life drops by 40% in extreme temperatures • Charging cycles become less efficient • Internal components degrade faster • Unexpected downtime increases dramatically

The hidden cost? Replacing batteries 2-3 years early costs $3,000-$8,000 per unit.

Smart operators are taking action: ✓ Installing battery cooling systems ✓ Scheduling charging during cooler hours ✓ Using thermal monitoring equipment ✓ ✓ Creating shaded charging stations

Don't let Texas heat burn through your budget. A few preventive steps now can save thousands later.

What's your experience with forklift performance in extreme heat? Drop a comment below – your insight could help other operators avoid costly surprises.

SUMMER SUN! ☀️ HEAT! ☀️ It can wreak havoc on your forklift equipment. The most common failure is the engine and cooling system, but there are five other systems and parts that heat can damage.

Read our blog to discover which components and systems need monitoring the most during the hot summer months.
https://ltsmh.com/the-most-failure-prone-forklift-parts-in-hot-weather/

A forklift breakdown means IMMEDIATE lost productivity. That's why you need preventative maintenance that is predictable, reliable, and not overpriced.

Ask us about setting up a scheduled forklift Preventive Maintenance program for your fleet. Call 903-533-9600

If you’re struggling to decide what type of pallet racking to choose, read our blog post about racking systems.

You'll learn the differences between drive-in, push-back, and flow rack, and common mistakes to avoid.

How to Choose the Right Warehouse Racking System for Your Inventory
https://buff.ly/vZ1w8sQ

Forklift Equipment to Support Your Material Handling Needs.

Whether you have seasonal work or a sudden project, we are here to help you fill the gaps. In addition to standard capacities, we offer large-capacity, narrow-aisle, and rough-terrain forklifts. We also have sweepers and scrubbers for periodic cleaning or scheduled maintenance shutdowns.

Reserve a forklift rental TODAY! Call 800-873-1828