What do forklifts and coffee have in common? Well, they both give you a needed ‘lift’ and both can be strong and powerful. Most of the folks here at JIT Toyota-Lift are big fans of coffee and we thought it would be pretty cool to have our own brand. So we found a local roaster, a cool Read more
A Planned Maintenance Agreement is vital to keeping your forklift fleet healthy for a number of reasons. Here are 3 of them: During a typical PM Service inspection a technician can identify wear items before they fail, break, or damage other parts. They can note safety related items that are inoperable and suggest replacements to Read more
OSHA Regulations state that “only loads within the rated capacity of a truck shall be handled” So how can you tell how much a forklift is made to carry? Check the nameplate also referred to as the data plate. The nameplate provides information about the truck’s capacity. Along with the forklift’s model and serial Read more
Way back in May of 1983, Bud & Mary Short embarked the adventure of creating a business. Jamestown Industrial Trucks was born in a 2 bay garage in Frewsburg with the idea that they could do things a better way. Through risk taking balanced with sound financial decisions, Bud & Mary grew the business from Read more
Consider treating your industrial forklift battery is just like a small child. Both require a lot of attention and if you don’t give them what they need it, you’re in for a miserable time. Like a child, a battery needs eight hours of play, eight hours to recharge (sleep) and eight hours to cool off. Read more
