How Sweet it is to Help Feed the Hungry

Joyce Schwob - February 1, 2016

JIT Toyota-Lift is a Proud Sponsor of Sweet Charity, an annual event that benefits The Food Bank of WNY.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event. It’s the 3rd year that JIT Toyota-Lift has served as a “Main Entrée” sponsor. Guests of the event will enjoy amazing treats. There will be decadent desserts and delicious Read more

Toyota Forklift Offers Options, Failure isn’t One of Them

Joyce Schwob - January 25, 2016

When selecting a new forklift for your business you have a lot of options to consider; fuel types, lifting capacity, lifting height, turning radius, physical dimensions, fuel economy, ease of use, resale value. The list goes on.  While no one expects failure as an option, there are plenty of things manufacturers can and should do Read more

How Did That "Pesky Salesman" Save His Customer 20 Grand?

Joyce Schwob - January 18, 2016

How did that pesky salesman save his customer $20,000 dollars on his next forklift purchase?   Our last blog pointed out the benefit of being open to new vendors and new technology by spending a few minutes with an open mind.  The customer in our story realized a substantial cost savings solution. Now let us Read more

5 Minutes with a Pesky Salesman

Joyce Schwob - January 11, 2016

I can’t be bothered with any pesky salesman today. I’m off to fight the war!! I don’t know where this cartoon came from or how long I’ve had it, but it’s been over 20 years. Sure it illustrates the frustration of being a sales person with a great solution and no audience. But it also Read more

Keeping It Real – Toyota Genuine Forklift Parts

Joyce Schwob - November 24, 2015

You bought your Toyota forklift for a reason, right? In your buying decisions you factored in the quality, durability and reliability of the Toyota product. Toyota owners recognize the value of the Toyota brand and that’s why they choose to invest in it for the long run.      So when it’s time to purchase Read more

Old Forklifts Never Die, They Get Recycled

Joyce Schwob - November 13, 2015

Sunday November 15th is America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful JIT Toyota-Lift takes recycling seriously every day, in fact we’ve taken the Recycle at Work Pledge whereby we have promised to recycle at least 10% more of the materials generated at our facilities over the next 2 years.   In recognition Read more

Determining the Right Forklift for You

Joyce Schwob - September 22, 2015

  You have a heavy job to do and you need a forklift to do the heavy lifting! With that, we know that every job is different and not all forklifts are “one size fits all.” So how do you know which forklift is right for you? Knowing which type of equipment you need will Read more

Why Should You Invest in Toyota Factory Parts?

Joyce Schwob - September 22, 2015

If you own Toyota equipment, you will eventually need to invest in Toyota factory parts However, there are some people who would rather invest in parts that are not made by Toyota’s factory. These parts, better known as “after-market” parts, may seem like a good investment on the surface, mainly because they have a lower Read more

Your Customers are Counting on Your Forklifts

Joyce Schwob - June 23, 2015

You have forklifts that you depend on daily to receive, stack, move, and deliver equipment and supplies. Customer service is key to your operation, and forklifts play a critical part in delivering (pun intended) great products and service to your customers. Material handling equipment is often under-appreciated until it doesn’t work. It’s then when product Read more

Forklift Safety Day and Beyond

Joyce Schwob - June 10, 2015

June 10th is Forklift Safety Day. Yes, lately it seems like every day is something-day: “Take Your Pet To Work Day”, “Talk Like A Pirate Day”, “Bacon Day”, and yes, these are real quasi-holidays. Forklift Safety Day, however, is not some fun, tongue-in-cheek goofy day. According to OSHA statistics, forklifts are involved in 96,785 accidents Read more