Dock Leveler Sizing: A 5-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Capacity
Loading dock equipment helps keep warehouse logistics moving. A properly sized dock leveler helps forklifts move between the dock and trailer, supports smoother load transfers and can reduce loading interruptions. Sizing involves both load-bearing requirements and physical fit, including dock height, trailer range, equipment type and compliance needs. Because dock conditions can vary from one…
Forklift Hydraulic Leak: How to Identify the Source
Inspecting Your Hoses, Fittings, Cylinders and Mast A puddle of hydraulic fluid beneath a forklift isn’t just a mess. It’s a clear warning sign of an active hydraulic leak, which is a critical safety hazard. Hydraulic leaks are common, but never minor. Left unchecked, even a small drip can lead to component failure and unexpected…
How Worn Forklift Tires Compromise Warehouse Safety
How Worn Forklift Tires Compromise Warehouse Safety Determining when forklift tires need replacement requires more than visual inspection. Because forklifts operate in tight, high-traffic environments, even small tire issues can affect daily movement and operator control. Tire wear can compromise safety systems, affect regulatory compliance and create stability issues that may not be immediately obvious….
Eastern Lift Truck Co. Expands in Piscataway to Better Serve Northern New Jersey
Eastern Lift Truck Co. continues to grow in northern New Jersey. Earlier this month, the Company’s Piscataway team moved from its former location at 560 Stelton Road to a newly remodeled 40,000-square-foot facility at 281 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854. The spacious Centennial Avenue branch offers more room for parts and material handling equipment inventory,…
Troubleshooting Guide: Why Your Overhead Door Won’t Close
An overhead door plays a critical role in keeping your commercial facility secure and accessible throughout the day. Loading dock door problems and issues with warehouse entrances or service bays can disrupt operations, interrupt workflows and leave valuable inventory vulnerable. Identifying the cause quickly helps minimize downtime and restore normal operations. If your commercial overhead…
Determine the Year of Manufacture of Your Hyster or Yale Forklift
Use this handy reference list to determine the year of manufacture of a Hyster or Yale forklift. How to Find Hyster and Yale Forklift Manufacture Year by Serial Number The last letter of a Hyster or Yale forklift serial number indicates the year of manufacture. To determine your forklift’s manufacture year, locate the final character…
OSHA Forklift Training Requirements: Who Needs Training, How Often and What Must Be Documented
OSHA Forklift Training Requirements: Who Needs Training, How Often and What Must Be Documented OSHA forklift training requirements establish clear standards to reduce workplace risks, improve operator competency, and promote safer operations across a wide range of industries. A clear understanding of these regulations is essential. Employers must manage operator eligibility, evaluation timelines, retraining triggers,…
The 5 Signs Your Dock Seals Are Costing You Money (And How to Fix Them)
A busy loading dock is the heart of your operation, but damaged dock seals may be a hidden inefficiency silently draining your budget. Dock seals are engineered to protect your facility, creating a tight seal through compression that keeps energy costs down and contaminants out. Over time, wear and damage compromise their performance, often going…
Eastern Lift Truck Co. earns 2025 Combilift Dealer of Excellence Award
Earlier this month, during the annual dealer meeting in Atlanta, the Combilift management team presented Eastern Lift Truck Co. with its 2025 Dealer of Excellence award. Proudly accepting the award from Combilift Co-Founder and CEO Martin McVicar, on behalf of the ELTC Sales team, is Bill Van Fossen, Combilift & Alternative Power Specialist. Eastern Lift…
Factory Refurbished & Certified E-Z-Go Electric Golf Carts Available for Sale.
Are you looking for a great deal on an electric golf cart just in time for summer?! Eastern Lift Truck Co. has a truckload of factory refurbished & certified E-Z-Go RXV 4 ELiTE golf carts that will be ready for immediate sale in May. This is a sample stock photo to give you an idea…
Dock Leveler Not Working? Here are the 6 Most Common Failure Points to Evaluate.
When your dock leveler stops working, your organization feels the impact. Truck drivers sit idle, warehouse employees wait to load or unload vehicles, and your shipping schedule falls behind. In a fast-paced facility, a malfunctioning dock leveler calls for immediate action for productivity and worker safety. Eastern Lift Truck Co. addresses the six most common…
How Forklifts Work: Mechanisms and Technology Explained
Forklifts are powered industrial trucks that specialize in moving, raising and lowering heavy loads. Also called “lift trucks,” they’re mainly designed to transport materials in industrial settings such as warehouses, dockyards and construction sites. Forklifts make moving operations faster and more efficient, meaning they’re significant equipment for manufacturing and distribution centers. Understanding how forklifts work can…
