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Not every delivery looks the same. Every day, items of all sizes and weights move through distribution centers, go from one truck to another, and arrive at their destinations.  With so many variables, it’s no wonder why more delivery operations are building fleets around varying hand truck types rather than relying on one model to do everything. Does investing in more than one hand truck type make sense for your business? Here are some factors to consider. Keep Distribution Teams Moving with Powered Hand Trucks Warehouse and distribution center environments put different demands on equipment than delivery routes do. Personnel often move heavier loads across long stretches of floor, sometimes for an entire shift.   In these settings, a hand truck with powered propulsion can make sense, sometimes to complement other powered equipment, such as forklifts. This is the kind of tool that can move loads up to 1,000 pounds on level surfaces, reducing the manual effort required fro...

Most people don’t like to move to a new home during the snowy, icy, frigid winter months. That means when possible, moves are made in the warmer weather. With the warmer months coming up, it’s time to equip your professional moving company with the right tools to handle the increased demand. From the classic hand trucks for moving boxes to an appliance cart for furniture and other bulky items, having the right tools can help your employees work more efficiently and get the jobs done faster. Hand Cart for Regular Boxes For the typical box of items, it’s best to use a premium aluminum hand cart. They are versatile, can move stacked items and boxes, and are far better than simply carrying a box by hand. Not all boxes are made equal, making it a challenge for your employees to move all of the items of a home packed in boxes. A box of books will be heavier than one not packed full, but no matter the weight or size, a premium aluminum hand cart can help your movers move these types of box...

If your warehouse is short-staffed, handling oversized material can put a wrench in your plans. When you need two, three, or even four people to load or carry an item, it can take people away from other important tasks, slowing down efficiency and raising safety concerns in the process. Thankfully, there’s a solution. From a hand lift truck to dollies, this is the material handling equipment your team needs to make up for fewer employees. Motorized Hand Truck Move Heavy Materials with a Motorized Hand Truck Carrying materials from point A to point B is an essential warehouse task. With fewer employees, it could take much longer than you’re used to. Instead of taking twice as many trips or struggling to carry a heavy load to the other end of the building, you can simplify the task with a motorized hand truck . These battery-operated tools can handle loads of up to 1,000 pounds and move up to 4 miles per hour. Motorized hand trucks can also navigate various terrains, making them adapt...

Having the right material handling equipment is essential for any equipment rental business. However, winter presents unique challenges, making this equipment even more vital. In addition to the equipment your company rents out, your employees must have access to the right gear so they are as efficient and safe as possible. For instance, having a customizable  appliance dolly  on hand can prove extremely beneficial. Here are a few must-have pieces of material handling equipment you need this season. Appliance Hand Truck Customized Traditional Hand Truck The traditional or classic hand truck is the backbone of any material handling fleet. If it can fit on a hand truck’s platform or nose and doesn’t weigh more than 500 pounds, a premium hand truck will help you move it. The key is to find customizable  hand trucks  from a reputable name-brand source. Not only is high-quality material handling equipment better for a business, but it also allows for far more customizat...

Businesses that rely on delivery to succeed face a variety of challenges. For instance, delivering large, heavy loads like furniture, electronics, and appliances is always trickier than delivering smaller, lighter loads. However, in another way, even that kind of delivery is simplified by the fact that those businesses know the sort of material handling equipment they’ll need. Specifically, they’ll want to invest in a first-class appliance dolly fleet. On the other hand, businesses with mixed delivery requirements will likely require more mixed material handling solutions. Traditional Hand Trucks for General Material Handling The traditional hand truck is the backbone of a material handling setup for countless businesses and individuals worldwide. It’s labor-saving, increases efficiency and productivity, and reduces the risk of strain injuries, making for a safer workplace. A traditional hand truck can get the job done if moving something under 500 pounds and it can fit on a hand tr...

Whether it’s tools, raw materials, components, or other items, there’s always plenty your crew needs to move from one end of your manufacturing plant to another. Depending on the size of your plant, transporting these items can be incredibly time-consuming. Plus, attempting to maneuver oversized or overweight loads can put your team members at risk of injury. On top of that, you might risk damaging expensive products in the process. Hand Cart That’s why it’s crucial to have dependable material handling solutions available for a variety of different applications. When you’re ready to select high-quality material handling tools, start with this list of durable, convenient products to help make each shift more productive. Hand Lift Trucks Stacking is one of the more physically taxing routines in any manufacturing plant, and this is especially true if your team deals with heavy materials, parts, or tools each day. Because of the repeated bending and lifting involved, repetitive stacking ...

With summer here, people are making tons of purchases for vacation, DIY projects, and just everyday essentials. This means your third-party logistics company needs the proper tools to beat the summer rush. Keeping your employees efficient while ensuring their safety is essential when moving and delivering tons of items. From using classic hand trucks to move boxes or hand lift trucks to reduce the need for forklifts around the warehouse, here are some material handling tools your 3PL company may need this summer.  Classic Hand Trucks The classic two-wheel hand truck is perfect for moving boxes of products. Your employees’ primary goal is to find and pick the right product, get it on a vehicle, and deliver it as quickly as possible. Hand trucks enable your employees to move multiple items quickly and safely. This could be for moving inventory around a warehouse or delivery truck. Hand trucks are simple, easy to use, and far better than carrying a box or two at a time by hand. Co...

Whether you are setting up a summer carnival, concert, or charity event, material handling tools will make the job much easier. From moving large items like speakers with an appliance hand truck to moving boxes of supplies with a classic hand truck, there are plenty of tools at your disposal. Here are some options and examples of how they can be used.  Move Supplies with a Classic Hand Truck Whether it’s packages of food, prizes, cutlery, or cords, the classic hand truck can help your workers move more items in less time. Carrying a box or two by hand can make it hard to see where you are going, especially when walking through the bustling festival grounds. You might trip and hurt yourself or damage what you are carrying. You and your workers can stack boxes and other small items on a hand truck, and these items can be moved quickly and safely, significantly increasing your workers’ efficiency. The best hand trucks can often be customized with different handles, wheels, and nose...

A moving company is only as good as the equipment it uses. So having the best material handling gear, hand trucks specifically, should be a priority. A versatile, dependable hand cart or other material handling solution can make the moving process safer, easier, and more efficient. In addition to safer and more efficient moving being excellent for business, it can also impact overall morale, as your workers will be able to do more with less effort. Here are a few upgrades your moving company should consider. Heavy Duty Hand Truck Upgrade Versatility with Convertible Hand Trucks A reliable, high-quality hand truck is the cornerstone of any moving company’s material handling gear. The convertible hand truck delivers the benefits of the traditional vertical hand truck, but it can also be operated in a horizontal configuration. That provides a great deal more space, allowing employees to move items that wouldn’t fit on a traditional hand truck’s nose or platform. The horizontal configur...

Retail home delivery drivers face all of the challenges other delivery professionals face and then some. Among those challenges is that so many of the delivered items are big, heavy, and difficult to move. Having the right material handling equipment is absolutely crucial for optimizing both the efficiency of delivery and the safety of the delivery drivers. Must-have equipment ranges from customizing your hand truck or hand cart line to incorporating powered hand trucks into the fleet. The Customizable Hand Truck Name-brand material handling gear delivers a higher standard of quality and reliability than the off-brand alternative. It also provides a valuable opportunity—customizing your fleet to the precise specifications your business requires. For instance, Magliner hand trucks can be customized in over four million different ways. The traditional hand truck will always be a staple in the delivery truck. Ensure that your trucks are equipped with the most effective ones. The Heav...

Hardware stores feature all of the material handling challenges of any retail business and then some. Material handling equipment is necessary for loading and unloading inventory, stocking, and transporting purchases to customers’ cars. It is becoming increasingly essential as online orders and home delivery spike in popularity across the country. However, hardware stores are also likely to have to transport both large, heavy loads and smaller mixed loads. That’s why having the right hand trucks and other material handling gear is so critical. Customizable Reliability – Traditional Hand Trucks The foundational piece of material handling equipment is the trusty traditional hand truck, dolly, or hand cart. The hand truck remains invaluable for a wide variety of material handling tasks in a hardware store. Choosing a high-quality, name-brand hand truck or hand cart , however, should always be the priority. In addition to a legacy of ruggedness and reliability, a dedicated material hand...

One of the most difficult tasks for final mile delivery drivers is large appliances. Not only are they bigger than most other deliveries, but they are unwieldy, take more time to install, and can take more than one person to move. With the right tools, one person can move the appliance while the other ensures the way is clear. Whether it’s using a heavy duty hand truck on delivery or using a motorized hand truck at the warehouse, here are some tips to help your final mile service deal with large appliances. Use a Heavy Duty Hand Trucks One of the easiest ways to improve efficiency is equipping your delivery drivers with a heavy duty hand truck. These can enable a single person to move a refrigerator, letting a second employee ensure the way is clear and doors are off and out of the way. Instead of needing both employees to do a team lift, each can take on separate tasks, speeding up the delivery process. Keep Powered Hand Trucks at the Warehouse It may be better to use powered hand...

Being a delivery driver means constantly dealing with a wide variety of boxes. It can involve bending over to pick up boxes, lifting heavy items, and other physically demanding tasks. This work comes with risks of accidents, as well as long-term issues from repetitive movements. With the right tips and equipment, such as a traditional 2 wheel dolly , you can make it easier to reduce strain and encourage ergonomics in your delivery drivers. Provide Hand Trucks for Less Bending Over Bending over to lift boxes or setting them down can put a significant strain on your delivery driver’s back. Even just lifting the box out of the back of the delivery truck can cause strain. With a traditional hand truck, it’s easy to stack boxes, meaning less bending over and less potential for hurting their back. It also makes it easier for the driver to stay in an ergonomic position, as they won’t have to carry a single box in an awkward position. Make Sure Hand Trucks Are Easy to Break Back ...

Your final mile business likely already has plenty of hand trucks to help with deliveries. Still, there are many other pieces of material handling equipment that you might want to add to your warehouse or delivery fleet. Each will make doing more challenging tasks much more manageable. Here are some of the equipment you might want to consider adding to your business. Heavy Duty Hand Truck for Larger Items Delivering large items like furniture or appliances can be the thorn in the side of a final mile business. With an appliance hand truck , these deliveries can be much easier, and only require a single employee. Finding a heavy duty hand truck that offers additional options such as side wings, a ratchet strap, or a fourth wheel attachment can help your employees get the job done quickly and safely. With a higher weight capacity than a classic hand truck, a team lift is no longer necessary, allowing a single driver to deliver larger items. Motorized Hand Truck to Move Large...

The public appetite for summer concerts, sports, and other events has rarely, if ever, been keener. That’s reflected by the summer’s packed event schedule. As profitable and rewarding as those events are, they require a considerable amount of work to make happen. That work is virtually always safer and more efficient with the right material handling equipment. Powered Hand Truck The Traditional Hand Truck for General Transportation   Setting up and breaking down everything necessary for a successful concert or event is best accomplished with a variety of material handling equipment. An invaluable part of that material handling fleet is the traditional hand truck. Traditional hand trucks or dollies are beneficial for transporting tools, cases of drinks and bottled water, equipment, and anything else that needs to be moved from point A to point B.   The Convertible Hand Truck to Move Awkward Items   Convertible hand trucks, also known as collapsible hand tru...