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Two dolly carts can look nearly identical on a spec sheet and perform very differently after a month of daily use. The difference usually comes down to a handful of design details that affect control, effort, and how the tool handles the loads your crew moves. Here are five features worth checking before adding a dolly cart to the fleet. TL;DR A frame that's both light and strong reduces operator effort on every move. Wheels matched to the work surface improve control and cut down on maintenance. Handle design affects how well an operator can steer and balance a load. A properly sized nose plate keeps bulky items stable from pickup to drop-off. Powered assistance helps with heavier loads moved over longer distances. The frame is the backbone of every hand truck. It should be strong, but it also shouldn't weigh your operators down. An aluminum hand dolly is easy to lift in and out of vehicles all day, and aluminum resists corrosion in wet conditions. A two-wheel aluminum model ...

Full-service, long-distance moving companies help with every aspect of the moving process, from packing to storing to unpacking. When your team is used to going above and beyond for clients, make sure they have the right equipment to stay safe and efficient on their next move. Here are three ways the right heavy material management equipment can help your long-distance moving company. Think Outside the Moving Boxes While your team members have hoisted their fair share of cardboard boxes, much of what your employees transport is a bit trickier to manage. After all, if everyone’s homes could be neatly packaged into easy-to-carry boxes, most full-service moving companies would be out of work! Moving large furniture, artwork, and other bulky household items is part of full-service moves, so make sure your team is prepared. In addition to a classic, easy-to-maneuver hand cart capable of moving up to 500 pounds, equip your team with a convertible hand truck that can transitio...

While the back-to-school season might make most people think of freshly sharpened pencils and crisp notebooks, school maintenance teams know that this busy time of year calls for a little extra elbow grease. Maintenance teams are often tasked with solving problems quickly, making repairs efficiently, and general upkeep and cleaning, making them an incredibly important part of any education center. Whether you oversee the custodian and maintenance departments of a public school district or a university, you know that starting off the school year with the proper equipment can help your staff stay on top of any maintenance issues. Here’s how the right material handling tools can help your maintenance team this school year. Straight-A Safety Whether the third-floor washing machine of a dorm building needs to be serviced or a smart board on the second level of an elementary school is being replaced, your maintenance staff needs the right equipment to put their problem-solvin...

Between bales of hale, bags of feed, fencing, and large tools, your farm supply store deals with tons of heavy and odd-shaped items daily. Professional material handling equipment, from a 2 wheel dolly to a powered hand truck, can help your employees move these items around the store or to a customer’s vehicle safely and efficiently. Here are a few options every farm supply store should consider. Hand Lift Truck Hand Cart There’s so much to love about a premium hand cart. The 2 wheel dolly can help move boxes and other products quickly and efficiently. Instead of an employee only carrying a single box at a time, they can effortlessly move multiple boxes, helping to improve their efficiency in the warehouse or on the retail floor. Plus, moving items on a hand cart can lessen the injury risk. Make sure your team has access to at least a handful of premium-quality hand carts. Convertible Hand Truck The convertible hand truck starts as the classic upright 2 wheel dolly but can quickly...

Summer is the season of music festivals. However, setting up and breaking down the festival is a massive undertaking, but it can be made a bit easier with the right material handling tools. From the classic 2 wheel dolly to the power lifting hand truck, there are tools that can help your festival staff be more efficient and safer while moving items. Here are a few options to consider.  A Classic Hand Truck for Boxes and Small Items A classic hand truck is perfect for moving boxes of supplies, tools, and other small items. Employees can stack the items or boxes on the 2 wheel dolly and move more things than they could otherwise carry by hand. This makes them far more efficient. They are also safer as the risk of tripping and dropping the items is diminished. If you want your employees to move a variety of things quickly and safely, you need a few classic hand trucks available. A Convertible Hand Truck for Versatility When your employees need more versatility, such ...

When the success of your business depends on deliveries, it pays to ensure that your drivers are safe and content. In addition to the improvements in efficiency, making the delivery process safer and easier can also reduce driver turnover. All of which benefits your business and saves you money. Those tips can be as simple as providing them with the right hand cart or dolly for the job. Stair Climbing Dolly Equipment for the Heavy Jobs A sturdy, lightweight hand truck is the delivery driver’s best friend. However, when the dolly in question is not designed for transporting larger items, it can be a detriment to safety and efficiency. If your drivers ever move furniture, appliances, or any large and heavy loads, equip them with a heavy duty hand truck, also known as an appliance hand truck. Consider the addition of a fourth wheel stabilizing attachment for greater safety and stability. Equipment for Navigating Stairs Wrestling a heavy or tricky delivery up or down stairways is among...

Throughout the year, your delivery drivers will experience a surge where business picks up, and they have to make more deliveries than usual. Even though they are busier, they still need to deliver on time and ensure customer satisfaction is high. Many businesses choose to invest in specialized material handling equipment to keep up with this surge. Tools like a premium 2 wheel dolly can help them do their job more efficiently and keep them safe while still getting the job done quickly, letting them get more done in less time. Here are some of the tools you should consider in preparation for the busy season. Hand Cart Hand Trucks to Deliver Multiple Boxes at Once A hand cart is a perfect tool for many delivery drivers, especially when there is increased demand, there is a need to transport heavy items that can be difficult to carry by hand, or they simply have more to deliver in the same amount of time. Instead of carrying just one or two boxes by hand, they can stack multiple boxes...

Every roofing company relies on a reputation for quality work to grow and thrive. Part of that level of quality is how fast, efficiently, and safely work was completed. The right high-quality material handling equipment is a critical factor in the speed and efficiency of a roofing job. You may need to upgrade to a powered hand truck , specifically a powered stair climbing hand truck.  Hand Cart Why Name-Brand Hand Trucks Are a Must It’s important to ensure that every hand truck or hand cart in your fleet is a high-quality brand. A national name-brand material handling company delivers a level of reliable quality and expertise you’re just not guaranteed with other equipment. Beyond quality equipment being more durable, name-brand equipment is likely to have specific replacement parts should you need them. That tends to be a lot more cost-effective than having to replace the entire hand truck or hand cart. Heavy Duty Hand Trucks for Larger Loads A heavy duty hand tru...

If you are in the business of delivering large items to homes, whether it’s appliances, furniture, or exercise equipment, your business needs certain tools to make the job easier. These tools, from the classic 2 wheel dolly to the appliance hand truck, can help your employees do their job easier and faster, helping increase efficiency while also increasing their safety. Here are some of the tools you should add to your delivery fleet.  2 Wheel Dolly The 2 Wheel Dolly for Boxes Your employees will likely need a classic 2 wheel dolly for large boxed items or multiple boxes. It enables employees to move items efficiently from the delivery truck and into a home. Find a brand that you can use to customize your company’s hand trucks to make them the most convenient for your employees. Look for customizations such as specific wheels that won’t damage customers’ floors or a longer nose plate. The Heavy Duty Hand Truck for Most Large Items When a large, heavy items push th...

Home delivery has become a top priority for retail businesses, from the international giants to local mom-and-pop operations. Adopting the right material handling strategies is essential for ensuring that your retail business’s delivery goes as smoothly as possible. Those strategies include options ranging from choosing the right brand of 2 wheel dolly to customizing an upgrade of your material handling fleet. Choosing Name-Brand Equipment Is a Must High-quality material handling equipment is a must for employee safety and for reliable delivery. Choosing name-brand equipment is the best way to ensure quality. Additionally, buying from a company that specializes in material handling equipment, rather than opting for an off-brand model, ensures your business will have access to a wide selection of upgrades, replacement parts, and material handling expertise. Consider Conditions for Material Handling Gear Local weather conditions, terrain, and accessibility should always be taken into...

The material handling requirements at large venues like theaters, stadiums, and concert halls are often complex. They vary from moving a few boxes to transporting heavy equipment, stage or set pieces, electronics, appliances, and so on. Having the right material handling gear to accommodate that complexity is a must, saving time and labor, and even increasing staff safety. Every concert hall, stadium, or theater should have the following material handling equipment on hand.   2 Wheel Dolly Classic Workhorse: 2 Wheel Dolly   A sturdy traditional 2 wheel dolly  is a friend to anyone who needs to move pretty much anything that will fit on it from point A to point B. In a stadium, theater, or concert hall, that could mean boxes of props, small road cases or speakers, stacks of chairs, cases of food and drink for the concessions, and so on. For most modest material handling jobs, the classic 2 wheel hand truck is invaluable.   Versatile Transportation Solut...

Universities effectively function as communities. Hundreds or thousands of students, faculty, and staff study, live, and work in them. Those same thousands rely on the support and maintenance staff at their university to remain safe and comfortable. Effective material handling equipment is a significant part of that equation. University staff and maintenance teams should have the best equipment for the job.   Stair Climbing Dolly Material Handling for Facility Management and Installation   Renovation, installation, and maintenance work on a university campus by the facilities management commonly requires the transportation of heavy tools and construction supplies. It involves the installation of furniture, fixtures, media boards, and everything else a university needs to function. For that heavier work, a heavy duty hand truck is an invaluable asset. Heavy duty hand trucks are designed to accommodate heavier loads, often including straps to secure them. The res...