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A guide to the types of forklift trucks

March 19, 2018

Two common questions for those not already in the know are ‘what are the different types of forklift trucks?’ and…

Fatal accidents in the workplace review 2017

February 12, 2018

Fatal accidents in the workplace are thankfully rare events. By studying the type and occurrence of such incidents, the Health…

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How to Secure a Forklift on to a Transporter.

January 4, 2018

A guide showing how to secure your forklift: The need to transport forklifts to a new location arises in many…

The future of forklifts: Top Five Concepts Forklifts

December 4, 2017

Forklift trucks are essential equipment for factories and warehouses. The design of the forklift has evolved from manually powered hoists,…

How to use forklifts when stacking goods Vertically.

November 23, 2017

Knowing how to stack goods vertically is an essential skill as a forklift driver. However, it is not one that…

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Fork Truck Direct & Strutt and Parker Farms- Long Term Overview

November 8, 2017

A solid partnership   Strutt & Parker (Farms) Ltd have been doing what they do best for a very long…

Fork Truck Direct deliver trucks to renowned gasket manufacturer

August 18, 2017

Fork Truck Direct recently delivered two materials handling vehicles to British Gaskets, a privately owned manufacturing company specialising in plastics,…

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Fork Truck Direct receives a sales award from Doosan

July 25, 2017

How many Doosan Forklifts Were Sold? Fork Truck Direct is delighted to have won a sales award from Doosan for…

Two forklift trucks that have been hires and sold in Suffolk and Essex

The full history of the forklift truck

June 30, 2017

In business, efficiency is everything. Finding the right tool for the job can save time, money and provide a safe…

First place in Le Mans Series for Fork Truck Direct sponsored Smith

May 31, 2017

The weather was set fair in the beautiful Parco di Monza, in Italy’s rural north. With the sun blazing and…

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The 6 funniest forklift crashes

April 24, 2017

Funny for the viewer, but not such a laugh for those involved, these crash videos have all been a big…

6 forklift drivers that made huge mistakes

March 29, 2017

 We all make mistakes at work, it’s just a part of life. However, when your job is to operate forklifts…