FREIGHT and logistics company Northline has announced it has signed a contract with Toyota Material Handling, who will supply the company with 150 forklifts and reach trucks for five years.
Northline says it decided on Toyota Material Handling because of its effective fleet management system and its operators familiarity with Toyota’s forklifts.
While Northline was looking to replace existing equipment with similar units, Toyota’s in-depth site analysis meant its forklift fleet make-up will change as it gains more experience with the new equipment.
Toyota Material Handling was able to offer Northline its BT and Raymond models for its electric reach truck needs.
Northline also invested in Toyota 8 Series Deluxe forklifts fitted with an Operator Presence Sensing system to prevent accidental movement of the forklift and forks when the operator is not seated at the controls.
The forklifts are fitted with digital weight scales and travel and load handling controllers.
Emissions are regulated by advanced Electronic Fuel Injection and a three-way catalytic converter system.
Northline will also make use of Toyota’s online fleet management system to get a complete picture of the state of the fleet at any time.
As every forklift is connected to the system, Northline will be able to identify areas where savings can be made, the company said.
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