With Darr being a proud sponsor of the Dallas Cowboys' and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, we thought it would be appropriate to explore exactly what forklifts have to do with sporting events. It's not like you see a forklift out and about on the field during the games, right?

When it comes to selecting a type of forklift for your business, you have many options. One of the most basic, however, is a choice between electric forklifts (powered by batteries) and internal combustion forklifts (powered by fuel). While each type has its advantages, there are a few times that an electric model is the best choice. Here are three of those times. 

More than 4,700 attendees from around the world gathered at the annual Breakbulk Americas 2018 trade show and exposition held this fall at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The exhibitors and sponsors included executives from leading specialized ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/terminals, logistics providers, road, rail, barge and air transportation, export packers, and equipment companies. 

When it comes to lift truck maintenance, operation, and repair, safety is key. Workers have been seriously injured and even killed by the failure to properly operate and maintain industrial equipment. Workplace accidents can be expensive, with long-lasting ramifications. Here are just some of the general safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance procedures that workplaces must implement for lift trucks and related vehicles, and why these procedures are important.

Citing excellence in aftermarket service, Darr Equipment received the Platinum award from UniCarriers Americas Corporation (UCA) as part of its Aftermarket Excellence Program (AEP) Awards. The AEP recognizes UniCarriers dealers who achieve excellent performance in aftermarket parts and service. This is the tenth year Darr Equipment has received the honor.

When you need an additional piece of material handling equipment for your business, you typically have two choices: purchase the equipment (either new or used) or rent the machine you need. While owning the equipment has its advantages, like always having access to the machine, renting is usually the most cost-effective solution for equipment you are only going to use occasionally. Here are some of the biggest ways equipment rental can save you money.

A forklift is a significant purchase, whether you’re a growing company looking to invest in this type of machinery for the first time, or an experienced business looking to replace a worn out machine. Since prices vary for each model, and since you will ideally own the truck for many years, you need to ensure that the machine you choose will physically and financially fit your needs for as long as you own it. Take a look at some of the factors to consider if you plan to buy a forklift in 2019.

At Darr, our focus is not only on providing high quality machines to customers, and offering skilled support for customers who need assistance with lift truck repair and maintenance, but also on helping customers and employees enjoy a safer environment for the use of their forklifts. That’s why we love learning about new innovations in the industry that improve quality and safety and take advantage of advances in technology.

One of the most important steps you can take to extend the life and performance of your forklift is to conduct regular forklift maintenance, to keep up with OSHA regulations and the machine's recommended maintenance schedule.

Forklifts require regular inspection and servicing to avoid major problems and costly downtimes. In fact, OSHA regulations stipulate certain preventative maintenance activities, like daily inspections and the prompt replacement of parts that begin to show wear and tear (i.e. tires missing rubber or cracked tines). Unfortunately, forklift service itself can be dangerous if done the wrong way. With 85 deaths and 35,000 injuries a year caused by forklifts, safety should be a priority. Here are a few tips for ensuring safety during these procedures.

Forklift maintenance is the best way to extend the life of your machine and avoid costly repairs and downtime. However, even a comprehensive maintenance plan with a reliable dealer will not prevent every issue. When problems do occur, you need to know how to troubleshoot the issue and get the fastest and most reliable forklift repair possible. To help you get started, here are a few forklift repair and troubleshooting tips. 

A family-owned company for more than six decades, Darr Equipment Co. provides customized industrial equipment solutions to its customers. We believe in providing excellent customer service and always putting our customers first. In addition to these core values, we’re proud supporters of the local communities in which we operate. 

If you own a forklift, you will eventually have to invest in some replacement forklift parts. Even the best maintenance can only forestall repairs and replacements for so long. Over time, you will need to locate high quality (preferably new) parts to keep your machine in top running condition.

Forklifts, like any heavy machinery you own in your fleet, will require regular servicing in order to keep them in top working condition, and in order to prevent major breakdowns that could lead to costly accidents or downtime. Ideally, your machine came with a recommended maintenance schedule from the manufacturer that detailed what types of forklift service were required and when they should be completed.

Forklift rentals can be a saving grace for busy companies looking to add to their fleet without incurring the expense of purchasing a new piece of equipment. Whether you need to replace a broken forklift during repairs or add another machine to your fleet for a specific job, forklift rental can be a smart and money-saving approach.

Forklifts require regular care in order to extend their lives and prevent accidents. While some tasks, like pre-shift inspections and regular oil changes, are generally common knowledge, not everyone knows about how to
properly maintain a forklift battery. However, that battery is just as critical to the functioning of your machine as are the tires or the engine or other forklift parts. As a result, part of providing good forklift service for your machine is keeping up with the maintenance and care of the battery. Here are a few tips for keeping the battery up and running for as long as possible.

Darr Equipment Co has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates 65 years of delivering material handling equipment and custom service solutions for companies throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Through Darr’s service first mentality and varied offerings, companies have improved their day-to-day materials handling and enhanced warehouse efficiency and effectiveness.

The decision to buy a forklift can be a pricey one, and isn't always necessary, depending upon whether or not you can simply replace or repair parts. However, there are certain indications that your machine's useful life is coming to an end. Here are a few signs that it is time to buy a forklift.

Even with diligent preventative maintenance of a high quality machine, you will eventually need to buy a forklift. When that time comes, and your machine shows signs of wearing out, you will need to find a reliable dealer from whom to obtain your next forklift. That means doing your research on the dealer before you do your research to buy a forklift. Here are a few qualities to consider in a dealer before you buy a forklift from them.

The AT&T Byron Nelson is one of the most highly competitive and eagerly anticipated events on the PGA TOUR and is a great opportunity to support and watch the next generation of golf legends emerge.