Buffalo, July 12, 2023 — In celebration of 40 years in business, Jamestown Industrial Trucks (JIT) Toyota-Lift is proud to announce their donation of new semi-electric pallet jacks to 12 deserving local non-profit organizations. The goal of this philanthropic initiative is to make a positive impact in the communities JIT Toyota-Lift serves. “We are excited Read more
FREWSBURG NY – JIT Toyota-Lift, a leading provider of Toyota forklifts and material handling equipment, has been named a recipient of the annual President’s Award by Toyota Material Handling (TMH), recognizing it as one of the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. The prestigious award is given to dealers who excel in parts, service, Read more
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) announced JIT Toyota-Lift is a recipient of the annual President’s Award. The award recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. It is given to the dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, finance, customer satisfaction, and overall operations. The 15 winners, announced during Toyota’s Read more
JIT Toyota-Lift brought home 4 awards from this year’s Toyota Dealership Meeting, one for every category offered. JIT performed at the highest level in Customer Service & Support, Sales Excellence, Parts Excellence, and Service Excellence in 2017. These achievements add to an outstanding history of success. For 35 years, the company has led the material Read more
Frewsburg, New York (September 5, 2017) JIT Toyota-Lift has announced a new dealer agreement with Pack Mule a manufacturer of electric utility vehicles and towable carts. JIT Toyota-Lift has begun offering Pack Mule Electric Utility Vehicles including Stock Chasers, Burden Carriers, Tow Vehicles, and Personnel Carriers. The Towable Carts offered include Order Pickers, Delivery Carts, Cargo Carts, Towable Read more
FREWSBURG, New York (April 14, 2017) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently announced the 2016 winners of its prestigious President’s Award. The award honors Toyota forklift dealers who excel in parts, service and equipment sales, customer satisfaction, and overall dealership operations. The 15 winners were announced at Toyota’s Annual Forklift Dealer Meeting last Read more
FREWSBURG, N.Y. (April 24, 2013) – Toyota Material Handling TMHU) recently awarded JIT Toyota-Lift its highest dealership honor, the President’s Award, for 2012. JIT Toyota-Lift is one of 15 elite recipients of this distinguished award and was selected from TMHU’s network of 70 dealers and 225 dealership locations in the United States and Canada. JIT Read more
FREWSBURG — We are sad to announce the passing of one of JIT Toyota-Lift’s founders and owners, Mary I. Short, at age 79 on February 12, 2013. Mary and her husband, Earl “Bud” Short, started Jamestown Industrial Trucks in 1983. They acquired the Toyota line in July of 1986 and have been a valued representative Read more
FREWSBURG NY, 1/17/2012 JIT Toyota-Lift is proud to announce that Patricia Mitchell is the first woman in the US to achieve the Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) 3rd Gear status. Recognizing the valuable role that Customer Service Support Reps (CSSRs) play in customer satisfaction and the overall growth of a Toyota forklift dealership, TMHU created Read more
FREWSBURG NY (March 20, 2009) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently awarded JIT Toyota-Lift the Silver Circle Award for its performance in 2008. JIT Toyota-Lift is one of 10 elite recipients of this distinguished award and was selected from TMHU’s nationwide network of 68 dealers and 189 dealership locations. JIT Toyota-Lift was recognized Read more
June 7, 2007 — After 15 years of renting business space in the Buffalo area, this family business has decided to put down roots. JIT Toyota-Lift recently purchased the building at 999 Harlem Road in West Seneca. To celebrate this important occasion, they held a Grand Opening Celebration and offered facility tours on Wednesday, June Read more
June 1, 2006 — Jamestown Industrial Trucks, Inc. will begin conducting business as JIT Toyota-Lift to better convey their dedication to all of Western New York; not just the Jamestown area. JIT Toyota-Lift is Western New York’s only authorized Toyota forklift dealer. JIT Toyota-Lift provides comprehensive services such as sales, repair service, parts, rentals and Read more
Photo caption: Joyce Schwob, General Manager, accepts the Silver Circle award on behalf of the company March 10, 2005 — At a national Toyota dealer event in Scottsdale Arizona Jamestown Industrial Trucks was awarded two Excellence Awards, one in Parts and one in Sales, and Toyota’s newly created Silver Circle Award. Joyce Schwob, General Manager, Read more
The President’s Award is Toyota’s highest honor. Every year, Toyota selects its top forklift dealers who excel in parts, service, and equipment sales, customer satisfaction, and overall dealership operations.
(No longer awarded)
The Silver Circle Award was bestowed to Toyota dealers who demonstrated exemplary performance. It recognized dealers that achieved high marks in all areas of their dealership’s operations as rising leaders of Toyota and future contenders for the coveted President’s Award.
The CSS honors Toyota dealerships and CSS managers for demonstrating superior performance in CSS operations and training.
The Sales Excellence Award honors Toyota dealerships and sales managers for demonstrating superior performance in sales performance, operational efficiency, and personnel management.
The Servce Excellence Award honors Toyota dealerships and Service managers for demonstrating superior performance in service, technical training, operational efficiency, and personnel management.
The Parts Excellence Award honors Toyota dealerships and parts managers for demonstrating superior performance in parts purchasing, operations, and training.
Starlift, our aftermarket parts supplier, has also bestowed many awards to our parts department. They recognize success in aftermarket parts operations.
Our emails are packed with information anyone in material handling will find useful. Our customers love our emails because they receive tips on how to get the most from their equipment while increasing productivity and ensuring safety. Oh, and don’t forget we have awesome customer appreciation programs – and this almost ensures you an invite.
