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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. The air allows the tire to handle an appropriate load and perform its function on different types of terrain. Operator training on tire maintenance. Dealerships provide comprehensive solutions for industrial equipment needs.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

More manufacturers are turning toward vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help close the skills gap. However, some manufacturers will continue to avoid vocational programs in the interim, but they should consider the following ways vocational training will be a major player in addressing the growing skills gap. .

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

These are nine classes of HAZMAT you need to be aware of: Class 1 – Explosives: Materials that could potentially explode or burst into flames while in transit if not handled properly. This dictates how the goods are labeled, packaged, and handled while in transit. Employee Training: HAZMAT training is required for all HAZMAT employees.

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Tough Hyster trucks for metal coil handling

Logistics Business Magazine

Reliability, visibility, fleet management and parts supply are just some of the benefits that Hyster lift trucks and ReachStackers have brought to the Port of Oxelösund to support its tough metal coil handling requirements. I would definitely recommend others to drive Hyster.”. Optimising operator visibility.

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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

The workforce definitely is not as available and as plentiful as it used to be. AutoStore’s technology allows companies to do more with less people, and it’s very, very easy to train somebody how to operate our system,” said Paul Roy, Vice President & Managing Director, North America at AutoStore.

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Shipping Hazardous Materials: Mistakes to Avoid

Trinity Logistics

Mistakes when shipping hazmat materials can cause injury, damage to property, or endanger lives, so hazmat shipping should always be handled with tremendous caution. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) handle these regulations. Employee training was also found to be non-compliant. Violations.

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UgoWork makes senior appointment

Logistics Business Magazine

UgoWork , a Canadian energy solutions provider specialising in lithium-ion batteries and Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions in the material handling industry , has appointed industry veteran Tim Ballard as its Director of Sales. Ballard has over two decades of proven experience in material handling.