Trupar Forklift Parts Blog
Forklift maintenance guides, industry news, and fleet management insights.

Trupar Forklift Parts Blog

Maintenance guides, industry news, and fleet management insights for forklift operators and fleet managers.

Blue forklift parked inside industrial warehouse near storage shelves
Fleet Management

How to Build a Forklift Preventive Maintenance Program From Scratch

A step-by-step guide to cutting downtime, controlling parts costs, and keeping your fleet OSHA-compliant -- whether you run two machines or two hundred.

May 12, 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Worker in reflective gear operating an orange forklift outdoors
Maintenance

Forklift Tires and Wheels: The Complete Guide to Selection, Inspection, and Replacement

Tires are your forklift's only contact with the floor. Here is how to inspect them, recognize failure modes, and choose the right replacement for every application.

May 7, 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Industrial warehouse loading dock bays
Safety

Forklift Loading Dock Safety: Hazards, Best Practices, and the Parts That Protect Your Fleet

The loading dock is where most warehouse forklift incidents happen. A complete guide to dock hazards, operator protocols, and the replacement parts that keep your fleet safe and compliant.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Yellow forklift operating in industrial warehouse
Maintenance

Cold Storage Forklift Operations: Maintenance, Parts, and Best Practices Below Freezing

Refrigerated and freezer warehouses demand more from forklifts than any other environment. Here is what changes when your fleet operates in temperature-controlled spaces -- and how to keep it running reliably.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift operator in driver seat
Maintenance

Forklift Drive Train Maintenance: Axles, Differentials, and the Parts That Keep Your Fleet Moving

The drive train transmits every bit of engine or motor power to the floor. Here is what wears out, what to inspect, and when to replace it.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Stand-up forklift
Equipment Guide

Stand-Up Counterbalanced Forklifts: Configuration and Maintenance Guide

Stand-up counterbalanced forklifts fill a specific niche in material handling. Here is what fleet managers need to know about stand-up counterbalanced trucks in 2026.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift Safety Lighting
Safety

Forklift Safety Lighting Guide: Lights, Alarms and Visibility Systems

A complete guide to forklift safety lighting -- blue spotlights, strobe beacons, work lights, and backup alarms -- and how to keep them maintained.

May 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift fleet management 2026
Industry News

Logisnext Americas Rebrand 2026 -- What Fleet Managers Need to Know

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas rebrands in 2026. What it means for replacement parts availability, dealer networks, and your fleet strategy.

May 2026 · 6 min readRead Article →
Forklift parts tariffs 2026
Industry News

How 2026 Tariffs Are Affecting Forklift Parts Costs

New tariffs are driving up costs on imported forklift parts. Here is what is being affected, by how much, and what fleet managers can do about it.

April 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift fork inspection
Safety

Forklift Fork Inspection Guide: Safety, Measurements and Replacement

OSHA-compliant fork inspection guide covering blade thickness, angle, crack detection, and when to replace -- with a complete measurement checklist.

April 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift transmission service
Maintenance

Forklift Transmission Service Guide: Fluid, Warning Signs and Parts

Everything fleet managers need to know about forklift transmission maintenance -- fluid types, service intervals, warning signs, and the parts that fail first.

April 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift attachments guide
Equipment Guide

Forklift Attachments: A Complete Guide to Types, Maintenance, and Parts

Side shifters, clamps, rotators, fork positioners -- what they do, what wears out, and the maintenance intervals that keep them running reliably.

April 2026 · 7 min readRead Article →
Forklift LP gas system
Maintenance

Forklift LP Gas System Maintenance: A Complete Guide

LP gas forklift maintenance guide covering regulators, fuel lock valves, mixer/carb, hoses, and the safety checks that prevent hazardous leaks.

April 2026 · 6 min readRead Article →