Can the delivery driver operate the forklift at my site?

Ask us. Anyone who operates the truck for your work must be trained and authorized by their own employer.

What if the hi-lo arrives with a problem?

Do not put it to work. OSHA says a truck that needs repair, is defective, or is in any way unsafe must be taken out of service until it is restored to safe operating condition. Photograph the problem and call us.

Forklift Delivery and Pickup in Michigan: What to Prepare

If your rental includes delivery, the machine comes by road on a truck or trailer. A smooth drop-off depends on details you can sort out before the driver leaves the yard: where they will park, how the machine gets off the trailer, and who will be there to check it.

The exact delivery address and the entrance to use
Overhead wires, low doors, or weight limits on the route in
Whether a dock, ramp, or level ground is available for unloading
Delivery window and an on-site contact with a phone number
Where the machine should be left and where it will be picked up

OSHA requires trucks to be examined before being placed in service, and Part 21 says an employer must not allow a truck to be used if, for example, the brakes do not work or the fuel system leaks. Walk around the truck with the driver, test the controls if you are trained to, and photograph any damage.

Confirm the nameplate is legible and matches the machine and attachments delivered. OSHA requires nameplates and markings to be in place and legible.

Snow and ice can change where a delivery truck can safely stop. Describe your lot and season in the request so the drop-off can be planned.