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Steve Jones: Sep 6, 2023 1:30:00 PM
Yard trucks, also known as yard jockeys, spotter trucks and terminal tractors, are designed to move trailers and cargo containers. These trucks are commonplace in ports, cross-docking terminals, truck terminals and other cargo yards, but an...
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John Wofford: Aug 31, 2023 1:12:33 PM
Over 1.5 million new homes are built in the United States every year. Of those, 92% are wood-framed. On average, a wood-framed home in the US uses...
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John Wofford: Aug 29, 2023 11:21:00 AM
It's easy to think the equipment we depend on simply sprang into existence, fully formed. Yet, modern material handling equipment is the culmination...
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John Wofford: Aug 18, 2023 11:54:00 AM
As you probably guessed, the title of this post is a rhetorical question. Roughly 99 times out of 100, the total cost to fix something is higher than...
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John Wofford: Aug 11, 2023 11:37:00 AM
In the US, firefighters respond to an average of 1,450 warehouse fires every year. These fires are responsible for $283 million in damages, 2 deaths,...
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John Wofford: Jul 28, 2023 12:07:28 PM
With Toyota’s Center Rider Stacker, a single operator can unload trailers, stage product and pull orders. It slices, it dices, it can even julienne...
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John Wofford: Jul 24, 2023 1:16:40 PM
If you've ever worked a job that had you on your feet all day, you know what a difference a good pair of shoes can make. When you rely on something...
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John Wofford: Mar 20, 2023 1:01:13 PM
To the modern warehouse, flexibility is vital. Never before has the material handling industry required such versatility to keep up with the...
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John Wofford: Jan 13, 2023 1:40:28 PM
Bigger isn't always better. After all, you wouldn't use a sledgehammer on a finishing nail. You need the right equipment for the right job. So when a...
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Rick Gilleland: Aug 26, 2022 2:00:00 PM
Forklifts are an essential part of any warehouse or distribution center. When they break down, it can cause significant disruption in operations. You...
