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Sales Department
Hen's Teeth and Good Used Equipment
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 The recession seems to be behind us, but we are still working to distance ourselves from its impact. One area impacted everywhere is the availability of good used equipment. During the recession forklift purchases like everything else fell off considerably. Over the years 2008 through 2010 we saw new truck sales fall by over thirty percent. With business off everywhere forklifts saw less usage, and companies understandably were more apt to retain their current equipment than purchase new. Compounding the situation is as business improved many companies turned to rentals or used equipment to reduce their capital expenditures. At Toyota Lift of Minnesota we are working to build our inventory of quality used equipment. You can see some of our inventory through this link, or call or email us from this webpage for even more equipment options. In the third quarter edition of the MHEDA Journal two industry leaders give their opinions as to when used equipment might be available again. Follow the link below for their answers, both are succinct and to the point.
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 "The President of the company took your course in 2008 and became certified to certify our employees. We are almost out of certificates and I want to know how to get more."
More importantly it's wonderful you continue training and certification! While the pre-printed cards and wall certificates are nice, you can produce your own. We suggest that the wallet cards print both the completed and expiration dates [three years apart], the forklift classes certified for, the trainers name and company, and allow room for the trainer's signature.
If you are printing wall certificates print your company's name, the instructor's name and allow room for his/her signature and the date of completion.
You can call or email us and we'd be happy to give you examples of either and templates if you would like.
Remember to retain the test taken by your drivers. Keep them in a file for each employee and separated from their personnel file.
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| Rental Department
Rental Growth to Accelerate
|  Rentals were mentioned earlier as one area companies turned during the recession. Truth be said, it is an area that is still seeing growth as it has become an area companies are using to get out from under costs as well as other responsibilities of fleet management. We invite you to call or email us if this is an area you'd like to explore.
The American Rental Association (ARA) remains bullish on growth prospects for the North American rental industry through to 2017, although it has slightly reduced its estimated growth for 2014.
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For the Veterans - Toyota Material Handling Continues Program through 2014
Know a Vet? Let's Help the Vet!
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 Our next class is scheduled for December 11th. You can read more about that and register through this link. Through Toyota's generosity, we will be continually offering additional dates through 2014. You can always watch our event calendar for updates on class scheduling. We work to have dates set on the calendar for the two upcoming months. Our hat's off to Toyota Material Handling for their ongoing support for our veterans. |
| Service Department
Forklift Maintenance: 120 Pages of the Basics
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 Forklift maintenance. It starts at and comes down to the basics really, the planned or preventative maintenance call [PM]. The scheduled inspection and light maintenance done to a forklift throughout the year. Based on hourly usage, a PM might be performed as infrequently as twice a year, or as often as monthly. A technician is dispatched to go over the key inspection points on a lift, note any developing issues or safety concerns and perform a little light maintenance [fluid changes, lubrication, adjustments] while performing that inspection. |
"We took our attachment off our forklift, it wasn't working right. Now we're told our forklift needs a new serial number?"
Not a serial number, you will need to request a new data plate that matches your forklift's current configuration. By removing the attachment you've modified its capacity and that has to be available to the operators using the equipment. Reference OSHA regulations here and focus on the section 1910.178(a)(5). As always, call or email us and we would be more than happy to come to your site and go over your changes or proposed changes to help guide you.
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| Parts Department
An Oil Filter by Any Other Name
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 What's in a name? That which we call an oil filter by any other name would filter as well: Alright, that's probably taking too big a liberty isn't it? You have tens of thousands of dollars invested in the best forklift on the market. Then you allow your maintenance department or service provider to save a few dollars buying the "might fit" or off brand oil filter? |
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Safety and Forklift Maintenance
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Blocking and cribbing is a common practice working with forklifts and other equipment. There are right ways, and as illustrated there are wrong ways. If blocking/cribbing occurs in your place of business. Monitor how it's done to be certain risk isn't a part of your business model.
 See more material handling photos and videos [many of them fun] at our Pinterest site. Follow this link. |
Warehousing Systems
Making More with Less
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 Your struggle for space, we see it from a different angle. Continually our technicians are asked to work in warehouse, storage or distribution areas and there is absolutely no where to turn, no spot not full. With this crush to maximize the usage of storage space, there are options that can make more from what you have, with only a bit of planning and change. Our connection AK Material Handling recently published an article dealing with one option, the push back racking system. Read about the advantages and watch a video on the topic through our link below. |
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About Us
Toyota Lift of Minnesota has been serving its customers and the industry for over 35 years. Our mission is to improve your productivity and bottom line through better products, services and customer service personnel.
Toyota-Lift of Minnesota
8601 Xylon Court North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55445
Phone 763-425-9066 Toll Free 800-523-0611
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Do you have an existing service, parts or rental quote from TLM?. Call us with the code 1217JOS and we'll take ten percent off the amount you were originally quoted [limited to parts, labor or rental fees and cannot be used in conjunction with other specials or discounts nor applied to any services sublet].
Take advantage of this now, we genuinely appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.
Coupon can be used on only one quote thank you, and cannot be used along with any other offer extended or work/sale previously billed. | Offer Expires: December 16th 2013
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| GSA Sales
Providing Product and Service Leadership
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Offering most favored customer pricing and volume discounts, Toyota Lift Truck brings you savings in both time and money. Through Toyota Lift's GSA Schedule, you can purchase Toyota forklifts, the number one rated forklift in the world for quality and customer satisfaction. Also we offer Crown industrial batteries.
- Pre-qualification of pricing and quality has already been done by GSA for all government purchasers
- Through Toyota Lift of Minnesota's GSA Schedule, customers benefit from a direct relationship with volume discount pricing, 100% quality products, warranty and delivery, with significant opportunities to help meet your small business goals
- Orders placed against Toyota Lift Truck's GSA Schedule meet FAR regulations and are considered to be issued using full and open competition.
Contact Toyota Lift of Minnesota for your GSA Schedule needs.
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 | Free OSHA Forklift Rules Poster
Would look great in your lunchroom! | Call us or email us at
sales@toyotaequipment.com
We'll mail one off to you immediately! |
 | On Line Catalog:
Great Source For Warehouse Supplies | | Toyota Lift of Minnesota offers you an easy way to shop for all your associated needs. Follow the link below and see for yourself. From lockers to storage bins, we have it all.
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It's just a short trip around the corner. What could go wrong after all. Lesson: Secure your loads or insure they're stable regardless your circumstance. No one wants to be part of a viral video.
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Great Source For All Things Forklift |
Yet another catalog that brings it all together for you is our "Everything Around the Lift Truck" catalog. Click the link below to review or download it. Call 763-315-9288 for more information or to order!
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 | | Toyota Lift of Minnesota's Blog | | Updated almost daily with material handling, warehouse and safety tips. We're working to put good information in small bites out to our readers.
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