When it comes to your forklift fleet, productivity is essential. With rising fuel prices and expenses, getting the best return on investment for your machinery is now more vital than ever. However, optimising your fleet usage requires expert logistics, regular maintenance and effective operator training. 

Here are some ways you can run your fleet for less:

Perform Daily Inspections

Daily inspections will allow you to stay up-to-date with your fleet's performance and keep your operators safe. In fact, OSHA states that forklifts must be inspected either daily or after each shift in cases where vehicles are in round-the-clock use. Most faults can be identified and fixed during the daily inspection, preventing larger repairs or an accident from occurring. 

Don’t Forget Maintenance

Correctly maintained equipment will operate more reliably and will save you money in the long run by preventing unplanned downtime and unnecessary costly repairs. No matter how well kept or reliable your truck is, it will still require preventative maintenance to keep it working in top form long-term. Our fully qualified forklift engineers are fully accredited to undertake LOLER inspections, as well as reactive and preventative maintenance and repairs. 

An often overlooked option for effective fleet management, improving your warehouse layout can reduce transit time and boost productivity. Whenever you get a new addition to your fleet, you should be analysing how you can structure your warehouse to get the best out of your fleet. We offer free site surveys to show you how to get the most out of your space, saving you both valuable time and money.

Train Your Operators

Highly trained operators make fewer mistakes and are more likely to increase workplace productivity. A higher level of forklift expertise and smoother operating also results in better fuel efficiency and causes less damage to equipment and goods, keeping your fleet in better condition. At Welfaux MH, we provide high quality, cost-effective, accredited training courses on a variety of trucks and lifting equipment for all levels of experience. By undertaking training with us, your staff will increase their confidence and productivity, while ensuring a safer working environment for everyone on your site.

Invest in Fleet Management Software

Did you know that most forklifts are only used 35% of the time? Investing in some management software will increase your productivity, allowing you to monitor truck utilisation and ensure your drivers are working to their full potential. Fleet managers can bring down peak utilisation, avoid unnecessary investments and swap vehicles to improve their usage rate. They can also understand how busy drivers are and if they need more or fewer drivers to run the operation efficiently. Fleet management software puts everything in one place and does all the heavy lifting for you. Contact us and we will be happy to advise you on the best management software for your fleet.

At Welfaux, we have a huge range of new and used forklifts for sale and hire. We can assist you in regular maintenance, driver training and thorough examination.

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