How to Know When it’s Time for New Forklift Tires

Joyce Schwob - February 29, 2016

Having good tires on your lift is like having the right shoes on your feet. You want support, grip, stability, shock absorption and performance.  And like your shoes, they aren’t able to perform forever. Forklift tires wear out from normal abrasion, heat exposure from friction or sun damage, chemicals on the floor and travelling over Read more

Why I’m Not a JIT Toyota-Lift Customer Anymore

Joyce Schwob - February 22, 2016

You know that ad that says something like “I liked the product so well I bought the company”? Well, Brian Couzens liked the company so well that he now sell its products!  Here is his story:   I spent 15 years of my career as a Warehouse Manager. During that time I worked with many Read more

I’m No Fool – Around Forklifts

Joyce Schwob - February 15, 2016

Every day is full of routines – the morning commute, cooking dinner, co-existing with other humans. And in all of your daily routines there are things you naturally do to stay safe. You obey traffic signs, keep small children away from the stove and refrain from telling your boss what you really think of him/her. Read more

Let Us Sweeten the Deal – February Parts Special

Joyce Schwob - February 8, 2016

Whether you’ve been meaning to buy new quality Toyota Genuine Parts or not, we’ve got a little incentive to. . . well, sweeten the deal. Announcing our February parts special: Sweeten the Deal, where we thank our customers for choosing to purchase quality replacement parts from JIT Toyota-Lift. Now through February 21st, every parts purchase Read more

How Sweet it is to Help Feed the Hungry

Joyce Schwob - February 1, 2016

JIT Toyota-Lift is a Proud Sponsor of Sweet Charity, an annual event that benefits The Food Bank of WNY.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event. It’s the 3rd year that JIT Toyota-Lift has served as a “Main Entrée” sponsor. Guests of the event will enjoy amazing treats. There will be decadent desserts and delicious Read more

Toyota Forklift Offers Options, Failure isn’t One of Them

Joyce Schwob - January 25, 2016

When selecting a new forklift for your business you have a lot of options to consider; fuel types, lifting capacity, lifting height, turning radius, physical dimensions, fuel economy, ease of use, resale value. The list goes on.  While no one expects failure as an option, there are plenty of things manufacturers can and should do Read more

How Did That "Pesky Salesman" Save His Customer 20 Grand?

Joyce Schwob - January 18, 2016

How did that pesky salesman save his customer $20,000 dollars on his next forklift purchase?   Our last blog pointed out the benefit of being open to new vendors and new technology by spending a few minutes with an open mind.  The customer in our story realized a substantial cost savings solution. Now let us Read more

5 Minutes with a Pesky Salesman

Joyce Schwob - January 11, 2016

I can’t be bothered with any pesky salesman today. I’m off to fight the war!! I don’t know where this cartoon came from or how long I’ve had it, but it’s been over 20 years. Sure it illustrates the frustration of being a sales person with a great solution and no audience. But it also Read more

Keeping It Real – Toyota Genuine Forklift Parts

Joyce Schwob - November 24, 2015

You bought your Toyota forklift for a reason, right? In your buying decisions you factored in the quality, durability and reliability of the Toyota product. Toyota owners recognize the value of the Toyota brand and that’s why they choose to invest in it for the long run.      So when it’s time to purchase Read more

Old Forklifts Never Die, They Get Recycled

Joyce Schwob - November 13, 2015

Sunday November 15th is America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful JIT Toyota-Lift takes recycling seriously every day, in fact we’ve taken the Recycle at Work Pledge whereby we have promised to recycle at least 10% more of the materials generated at our facilities over the next 2 years.   In recognition Read more