How To Use a Pallet Jack the Correct Way
If you work in a warehouse, distribution center, or any industry dealing with heavy loads, you’ve likely encountered a pallet jack. Also known as a pallet truck, hand pallet jack,...
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Everything You Need To Know About Electric Forklifts
Electric forklifts have become an essential part of modern material handling operations, offering businesses an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to internal combustion forklifts. This guide answers the most frequently asked...
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Toyota Material Handling Solutions Honored with 2024 President’s Award for Excellence
[Santa Fe Springs, CA, 3/31/2025] – Toyota Material Handling Solutions (TMHS) is proud to announce it has received the 2024 President’s Award by Toyota Material Handling. This prestigious recognition is...
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ASEC Certification: A Commitment to Excellence and Quality at Toyota Material Handling Solutions
At Toyota Material Handling Solutions (TMHS), we believe that consistency, quality, and continuous improvement are the pillars of our success. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that TMHS has...
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Manage Your Fleet Safety and Efficiency Anytime, Anywhere!
As a full-line supplier and your single-source material handling solution provider in Southern California, Toyota Material Handling Solutions understands that fleet management goes beyond just maintaining equipment. It’s about ensuring...
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Electrifying Your Fleet
Electrifying Your Fleet: A Complete Guide to Transitioning from Propane to Electric Forklifts At Toyota Material Handling Solutions (TMHS), we’re committed to guiding you through this transition by helping you...
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Quiet Yet Mighty: Electric Forklifts for Heavy-Duty Warehouse Jobs
For years, traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) forklifts have been the go-to machines for heavy lifting. However, with growing emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, high-capacity electric forklifts have...
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Benefits of Electric Walkie Pallet Jacks
Electric Walkie Pallet Jacks are high-performing, versatile, maneuverable, and easy-to-use forklifts for various warehouse applications. Pallet jacks are smaller than traditional forklifts and offer a cost-effective solution for companies seeking...
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What to Know About Buying a Used Forklift
Are you considering purchasing a used forklift? Before you dive in, ask yourself a few key questions. Key questions before buying a used forklift How much do you rely on...
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Drive and Load Wheel Solutions for Warehouse Products
The three common enemies of drive-and-load wheels for warehouse products like Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Pallet Jacks are heat, debris, and poor floor conditions. Here’s what you need to know about...
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What Forklift Tires & Options Do I Need?
Toyota provides a variety of options for your forklift. Depending on your specific application, some options may provide additional safety benefits for your workplace. Tire Options Forklift tires are available in three...
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What you need to know about forklift tires
When selecting forklift tires, it's crucial to consider your application, forklift model, and work environment. Various applications call for different forklifts and, consequently, different tire types. Read our blog post...
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Why You Should Care About Forklift Tires
Forklift tires play a crucial role in forklift operations' performance, efficiency, and safety. Here are six reasons why forklift tires are so essential: Traction Forklifts often operate in environments with...
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Learn How Narrow Aisle Forklifts Increase Efficiency
Efficiency is critical in warehouse operations. One way to maximize efficiency is to use narrow aisle forklifts. These specialized forklifts navigate tight spaces and narrow aisles, making them ideal for...
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Why You Should Rent a Narrow Aisle Forklift Before You Buy
When space is a premium commodity, shifting to narrow aisles is often a straightforward and effective warehouse solution to accommodate more products in the same space. This blog post explores...
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Demystifying Lean Management
Lean management is widely practiced across many different industries and is a driving force behind the best manufacturing in the world. In fact, many operations, including warehouses, use the principles...
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Eliminate Waste With the Toyota Production System
You’ve probably heard of the Toyota Production System, maybe in a college course you took or while working in the manufacturing or material handling industry. Toyota Production System Is Applicable Among...
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Unlock the Potential of Your Warehouse
We often receive questions about optimizing a warehouse with Toyota. Below, we've addressed the most common questions to provide insights into our approach. If you have any specific questions we...
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What to Look for in a Used Forklift
Are you considering investing in a used forklift to meet your material-handling needs? While purchasing a pre-owned forklift can be a cost-effective solution, it's essential to approach the decision with...
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How to Know When to Replace Forklift Parts
Keeping your forklifts in good shape is crucial for them to work well. This blog will discuss maintaining forklifts, focusing on one part at a time. Forks The front part...
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Why You Need the Right Forklift Parts
Ensuring your Toyota Forklift's performance and longevity involves more than maintenance; it hinges on the quality of the spare parts you choose. While forklift parts may seem simple, their impact...
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Key OSHA Forklift Training Rules You Need to Know
In workplace safety, adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards is paramount to creating secure and healthy working conditions. Failure to comply with OSHA regulations can result in...
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How to Manage Spare Forklift Parts
Effective forklift maintenance is indispensable for any business relying on material handling equipment. The key to reducing downtime and ensuring smooth operations is strategically managing critical spare parts within your...
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Why You Need Toyota 360 Support
You may have come across the terms Toyota 360 Support and Toyota 360 Support Plus, but understanding the nuances can be perplexing. Fear not! In this blog post, we aim...
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What You Need to Know About Buying a Noblelift Forklift
Noblelift, a prominent player in the material handling industry, offers a wide range of reliable and high-quality forklifts designed to meet various industrial material handling needs. If you're in the...
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Why You Need To Water a Forklift Battery
As essential workhorses in warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial settings, electric forklifts rely on their batteries to power their operations efficiently and reliably. Proper maintenance is crucial to ensure peak...
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Get Tips for Buying a Heli Forklift
When choosing the right forklift for your material handling needs, Heli is a choice well worth considering. With their proven reliability, a wide range of models, competitive pricing, and environmentally...
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What You Need To Know About Forklift Fork Maintenance
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on forklift fork inspections and maintenance. As an integral component of forklifts, fork maintenance is essential to ensure optimal performance and minimize workplace risks. In...
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What You Need To Know About Cold Storage Applications
Operating a forklift in a cold storage environment has unique challenges and safety considerations. This blog post will address common questions about forklift operations in cold storage applications to ensure...
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Ten Ways to Make Your Warehouse Safer
Neglecting proper forklift safety protocols can lead to accidents, injuries, and property damage. Learn ten forklift operator safety tips to maintain a safe and productive work environment. 1. Proper Training...
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What You Need To Know About Automated Guided Vehicles
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are reshaping the way industries operate, offering a bounty of benefits for those ready to embrace the future of automation. Learn how autonomous machines increase efficiency...
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How To Determine What Forklift You Need
When efficiency is the key to success, choosing the right equipment is essential. Forklifts, reach trucks, and stand-up riders are commonly used in warehouses and distribution centers. While they may...
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What You Need To Know About Forklift Tires
In industrial settings and warehouse operations, forklift tires play a pivotal role. Beyond supporting loads and providing traction, forklift tires affect efficiency, safety, and the machine's lifespan. This blog will...
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How To Get More From Your Equipment Provider
Material handling solutions are more than renting, selling, and servicing forklifts. Our full range of services can optimize your operations, enhance efficiency, and boost your bottom line. Here are eight...
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How To Make a Forklift Maintenance Schedule
Forklifts, like any piece of machinery, require proper care and maintenance. A well-structured forklift maintenance schedule is the cornerstone of keeping these powerful machines running smoothly and preventing unexpected breakdowns...
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How To Know When To Replace a Forklift
Forklifts, like any equipment, have a limited lifespan and need to be replaced at some point. Knowing when to replace your forklift is crucial to ensure safety, reduce downtime, and...
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Everything You Need To Know About Warehouse Safety
In any business, prioritizing workplace safety and providing comprehensive forklift training is crucial to prevent personal injuries and promote a secure environment. Establishing a robust safety program involves identifying hazards,...
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New Electric Forklifts From Toyota
Toyota Forklifts introduced three new electric forklift models to add to its industry-leading material-handling products and solutions. Now, your options include a Side-Entry End Rider, a Center Rider Stacker, and...
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When You Need an Electric Forklift for Outdoor Applications
Pneumatic Electric Forklifts When thinking of forklifts capable of working outdoors, many will be quick to mention an IC Pneumatic forklift. However, what is often mentioned less is an outdoor...
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Everything You Need To Know About Side-Entry End Riders
Toyota’s Side-Entry End Rider is an ergonomically friendly, electric-powered pallet jack that provides operators with the option to enter the truck from either side. Offered in a 6,000 and 8,000...
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Why You Need a Forklift Certification in LA County
Forklift accidents are a severe concern for workplace safety, but it's possible to prevent them with proper training, maintenance, and adherence to safety guidelines. Ultimately, the employer's and the employee's...
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Do You Need a Facility Energy Audit?
A facility energy audit is when a knowledgeable and reliable person from an experienced material handling solutions provider assesses your energy use and facility layout. The goal is to find...
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How To Choose a Tora-Max Pallet Jack or Stacker
You want equipment that won't shy away from a challenge when working hard. The all-new Compact, Second-Generation Electric Walkie Pallet Jack and Tora-Max Walkie Stacker help transport materials quickly and...
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Why You Should Choose a Heli Brand Forklift
Since 1991, HELI has been the #1 forklift manufacturer in China and the 7th largest manufacturer globally. With thousands of Heli forklifts in operation across the globe, let's look at...
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FAQs About Watering a Forklift Battery
With your forklift battery representing a significant investment, taking the necessary steps to ensure optimal performance is essential. Regular maintenance is critical - but don't worry; this doesn't have to...
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Learn About Electric Equipment Incentives
As part of California's efforts to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases, several programs are available to incentivize California businesses to switch from Internal Combustion to electric equipment. The California...
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Advantages of Lithium Batteries for Forklifts
In the material handling industry, high productivity and efficiency are kings. Whether you have one forklift or fifty, your equipment must have the power to deliver consistent results in order...
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Opportunity Charging Benefits in the Warehouse
Being in a warehouse and running forklifts through multiple shifts a day can be an extremely taxing job. You need to take time to charge and let them cool down,...
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Tuning Forklifts for Optimal Performance
When it comes to forklifts, there’s no such thing as a one-size fits all. After all, what works for a small mom-and-pop retail store may not work as well for...
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Why Buy a Toyota Electric Forklift?
As part of its climate change mitigation efforts, California plans to lead the nation in transitioning all new forklifts away from fossil fuels and towards zero-emission models. The California Air...
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