Southern States Blog / Forklift Maintenance

by Moody Simmons, on Jul 17, 2026 10:52:50 AM

Germany’s 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union is one of the greatest planning blunders of all time. The Germans underestimated the operational hours needed to cross Russia, ignored inadequate infrastructure, …

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by Jason Johnson, on Feb 27, 2026 8:03:42 AM

Remember when the pandemic hit, and every doctor’s office suddenly started offering telehealth visits? Many thought telehealth would fade away once quarantine lifted, but it didn't. In fact, telehealth offerings …

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Topics:ForkliftsForklift RepairForklift Maintenance

by Theodore Taylor, on Feb 28, 2025 7:52:44 AM

Seventy percent of new forklifts sold in the U.S. are battery-powered, and experts predict that number will continue to grow. As more operations make the switch to electric forklifts, we …

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Topics:Forklift RepairForklift MaintenanceForklift Batteries

by Moody Simmons, on Aug 15, 2024 3:48:13 PM

A slowing economy brings out the penny-pincher in all of us. It's an ingrained survival instinct to cut waste and circle the wagons. However, skimping on your forklift's scheduled maintenance …

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by Lance Landeche, on Jul 10, 2023 2:54:00 PM

Managing a fleet of forklifts and operators is a challenging task. The added challenges of maintaining the fleet can be a large drain on time, funds, and manpower for your …

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Topics:Forklift RepairForklift Maintenance

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