AM Davis Blog Thursday, July 10 2025
Maintaining forklift tires properly can extend their life, improve safety, and enhance operator comfort. Here are some practical tips for keeping your forklift tires in good condition: Perform Regular Inspections
Maintain Proper Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
Rotate Tires
Avoid Overloading
Drive Smart
Maintain Clean Work Areas
Replace Worn Tires Promptly
Use the Right Tire for the Application
Selecting the proper tires for your forklift and maintaining them is key to creating a safe working environment for your employees, and keeping your costs down by getting the most out of each set of tires you purchase. For more information about forklift tire replacement visit our Forklift Tire Replacement page, or contact us at 804-233-0051 for information and pricing. We replace tires for ALL MAKES and MODELS. Thursday, June 19 2025
As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks for heat-related illnesses—especially for workers in the material handling and warehouse industries, where physical exertion and limited airflow are part of the daily routine. Whether employees are loading trucks outdoors, managing logistics in open-air yards, or working in non-climate-controlled warehouses, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort—it’s a matter of safety. Employers have a responsibility to protect their teams from heat stress and related hazards. This article offers practical, proven tips to help keep your workforce safe, cool, and productive throughout the hottest months of the year. 1. Hydration Strategies
2. Shade & Rest Breaks
3. Clothing & Gear
4. Work Schedule Adjustments
5. Cooling Equipment
6. Training & Awareness
7. Technology Solutions
8. Environmental Enhancements
Pro Tips
Thursday, May 29 2025
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) will soon be celebrating increasing awareness to the importance of forklift safety. Forklift Safety Day is a great opportunity to review your forklift safety program and/or plan. And if you don’t have a program or plan, this would be a great opportunity to create one! Here's a link to the events taking place in Washington on June 10 and 11. Start with Training
Inspections and Maintenance
Forklift Safety is No AccidentWe’re here to help you maintain safety in your forklift operations by ensuring all your employees that might operate a forklift, know the limitations and dangers of forklifts AND to ensure they are all operating a peak efficiency and safety. To speak to one of our professional about any aspects of your forklift fleet’s safety or performance, just give us a call at 804-233-0051. |
