Sales Department
The Forklift Delivery Hack
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 You're busy, we get that, but it is important that you understand your purchase of that new Toyota forklift entitles you to much more than the use of your new equipment. With just a little time, and virtually no effort you can tap [hack] into all the resources that Toyota forklift comes bundled with. To draw those additional resources, take the opportunity to participate in Toyota's "Delivery Experience" when asked. Don't settle for the ownership of a new forklift, when that ownership entitles you to all the skills, knowledge and services that come with the dealership behind the forklift.
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 "We own an order picker that we use at a maximum height of maybe three feet. Do we really need to tie the operator off to the truck?"
I wouldn't recommend disregarding the potential dangers because you don't see them. Section 4.17.2(c) of ASME 56.1-2000 requires that whenever an operator-up high lift truck is used to elevate personnel, restraining means such as railings, chains, cable, body belt(s) with lanyard(s), or deceleration devices, etc. are in place and properly used. You don't want to find your company not complying with that during a routine OSHA inspection, and certainly not during an accident investigation. There are other equipment alternatives that might replace your equipment that remove the risk through others means, we hope you'll work with us.
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Manage Your Risks and Control Your Costs
Train Your Trainer: Forklift Safety - Next Class October 27th
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 How much would it cost in emotional and financial terms if your company experienced a serious forklift accident? How much is it costing you today with the small accidents that happen every day? Should there be a reportable accident, how comfortable are you that in a courtroom your forklift safety program won't wither under scrutiny? One way is limiting the risk to your employees, product and equipment by having well trained and certified forklift operators. With new personnel coming in, and others changing positions, how can you manage your risk and control your expenses effectively? One answer is by having your own forklift trainer on staff. An individual familiar with your equipment, your physical layout and your company's plan and vision. Toyota Lift of Minnesota is holding another "Train the Trainer" course October 27th. We invite you to look at the details and decide if it is time for you to control your risks and costs. Train the Trainer can be an easy choice. |
| Parts Department
Forklift Tire Safety
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 Forklifts require a lot of focus on safety when anyone is working with them, or around them. That focus on safety is paramount when that forklift requires maintenance. Probably more safety concerns than the average Joe might think of when looking at a forklift down for maintenance or repair. But because of the forklift's fuel sources, its hydraulic system and the sheer weight of its components, forklift technicians need to be very aware of the dangers found on a forklift even as it sits dismantled in front of them. One area of concern that might be given less attention than it requires is the "simple" tire change. |
| Forklift Photo Moment
Somethings You Can't Pick up with a Forklift
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See more material handling photos and videos [many of them fun] at our Pinterest site. Follow this link.
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| Service Department
Dance with the One That Brung Ya
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 What's best for the customer's business interests? Should a customer stay true to a dealership and its services because they purchase their equipment there? Isn't it true that there are lower cost options available? Aren't those companies offering cheaper forklift service just as keen on developing good customer relationships? The truth is the customer always has a choice of a lower cost solution, but those low cost providers simply don't have the tools to carry out their promise of lower costs. We'll get back to our lead in, you should at least consider why you'd want to "dance with the one that brought you." We can give you seven solid reasons. |
"We know it's common sense, but what is the rule that tells us to use wheel chocks when a truck trailer is being unloaded here?"
OSHA regulation 1910.178(k)(1) "The brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed under the rear wheels to prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded with powered industrial trucks."
Take it a step further and develop policies that have you monitor where the truck driver is when his truck is being unloaded. Too many of them are involved in moving their units while forklifts are still loading or unloading them.
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Warehousing Systems
Help Me Fix My Warehouse
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 As a professional warehouse repairman (that's sort of what I do), I have quite a bit of experience with warehouse problems. And if your warehouse isn't running the way it should, I've got some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is you probably have a whole bunch of things wrong with your warehouse. I can't remember ever evaluating a warehouse where there were only one or two things that needed to be changed. The good news is most warehouse problems are actually quite easy to fix, or at least improve to the point where they are acceptable. Even better news is you probably don't have to invest in expensive equipment or systems to implement most of these improvements. |
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About Us
Toyota Lift of Minnesota has been serving its customers and the industry for over 36 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 102015JOS 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: October 19th 2015
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| GSA Sales
Providing Product and Service Leadership
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Offering most favored customer pricing and volume discounts, the 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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Easy to Install Energy Saving Dock Blankets!
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Winter and Heat Loss, They're Both Coming!
Fight Against Both With The Dock Blanket
* Substantially Reduces Energy Costs * Improve Employee Comfort and Productivity * Quick and Easy Installation
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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! |
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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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Adding People as Counterweight: When it Goes Wrong
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| Lift Truck Stuff Catalog
Great Source For All Things Forklift |
A catalog that brings it all together for you. Our "Everything Around the Lift Truck" catalog. Click the "Catalog" link at the bottom to review or download our catalog or through this link place your on-line order. It's that easy.
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