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How can fleet managers increase their team’s delivery efficiency? The easy answer is to hire more staff, but additional employees might not be in your budget. However, with a few tweaks to your operations and investments in better, upgraded equipment, such as specialized hand trucks , fleet managers can enhance their team’s efficiency. Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind. Invest in More Reliable Tools Downtime can significantly hurt your team’s productivity. If your delivery driver’s trusty hand truck experiences an issue on the job, it often means they need to return to the facility to pick up a new one, or they must carry items by hand for the rest of their route. Investing in premium-quality hand trucks made from durable materials can ensure your team stays productive and helps minimize costly interruptions.  Minimize Inefficient Team Lifts Team lifts involve two or more employees, but they are common in the industry. If you want to do more with less, try equip...

Running an auto parts store means your priority is getting new arrivals inventoried, off the shelves, and into your customers’ hands as quickly as possible. As such, your employees are on their feet moving parts, supplies, and auto accessories around all day. If your team still moves a majority of items by hand, they’re at an increased risk of injury and burnout. If you want to improve your company’s efficiency, safety, and productivity, you need to invest in quality material handling solutions. It doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking or investment, either. Even simply replacing off-brand hand trucks with a name-brand, high-quality 2 wheel dolly fleet often makes a significant difference. Here are a few options to consider. Hand Lift Truck Embrace Versatility with a Convertible Hand Truck Whether it’s a delivery order, restocking, or transporting items for whatever reason, those loads don’t always fit comfortably on the nose of a traditional hand truck. However, convertible hand tru...

With summer on the horizon, you are likely to see a surge in your hunting and sporting store as those who love the outdoors get ready for the warm weather. Whether you need to move gun safes or ammo, tents or boxes of sports clothes, material handling equipment can make employees’ jobs easier. From hand trucks to heavy duty hand trucks, here are some of the tools your store should have on hand to restock and load items quickly and efficiently.  Hand Trucks Classic Hand Cart The classic hand cart is a workhorse for any retail establishment, but hunting and sporting goods stores can find them especially useful. Stack heavy boxes of ammo and transport them easily with a classic hand cart , with no risk of straining an employee’s back from trying to carry too much. It’s also great for moving boxes of clothes and other small items, letting the employee worry less about tripping and helping them get more done in less time. Heavy Duty Hand Truck Larger items that exceed th...

Safes are an invaluable safety solution for the precious and valuable things people’s lives. They’re built tough and very heavy, which means consumers aren’t always eager to transport and install them themselves. Whether you just started offering safes for sales, or you’re offering a new white glove service, it’s important to have the right material handling equipment to ensure successful deliveries. Your employees will need support and tools, ranging from the classic 2 wheel dolly to more specialized equipment.  Preparing Safes for Delivery Due to their weight and size, safes will need to be carefully secured within trucks. This is especially important if there are other items going into a delivery truck with safes. You may need to invest in straps or load bars with higher weight tolerances and provide employees with additional training in order to safely handle them. Equip Employees to Plan and Prepare White Glove Service Planning and preparing white glove deliverie...