Toyota Launches New Interactive Fuel Efficiency App

Smartphone, iPhone and Tablet-Enables App Helps Users Analyze Fuel Savings and Productivity on the Go

Toyota, the supplier for the No. 1 selling lift truck in North America, launched its Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator application (app) to help users estimate fuel efficiency savings and performance for their forklift fleet. The interactive Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator is available on iPhones, smartphones, iPads and Android tablets.

“Mobile phones and tablets are an extension of the workplace. This app makes perfect sense to provide businesses with instant access to their potential forklift fleet fuel savings, productivity and efficiency gains,” said Trent Turner, Sales Manager at Shoppa’s Mid America.

The free downloadable app provides users with the ability to enter their detailed material handling specification. The calculator measures a number of user-specific variables including fuel efficiency, run times per cycle and speed advantage per cycle.

The app then breaks out the detailed fuel efficiency user specs into the following data options:

·         Fuel gallons per hour per unit

·         Run time improvement per LPG tank

·         Speed advantage per cycle

·         Average time per cycle

Download the Toyota Forklift Fuel Efficiency Calculator App:      iPhone     Android     Online Version

If you would like more information on the Toyota product line, contact Shoppa’s Mid America today!

Keep Out the Cold This Winter

As temperatures drop, your dock doors need special maintenance to get them ready for the upcoming winter season. Shoppa's Mid America can winterize your loading dock with our preventative maintenance tune-ups!

14 POINT DOCK DOOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP

• Check operation of dock door
• Inspect and lubricate springs
• Adjust springs (if necessary)
• Inspect shaft/tighten coupler
• Lubricate shaft bearings
• Inspect cable drums
• Inspect cables
• Inspect and lubricate rollers
• Inspect and lubricate hinges
• Inspect and lubricate brackets
• Inspect track mounting brackets or welds
• Inspect and clean track
• Inspect and lubricate chain hoist and sprocket
• Inspect lock for proper seal

Only $65.00* each, an additional $25.00 for doors over 12x12

5 POINT DOCK LEVELER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP

• Clean out pit
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Inspect all chains and cables
• Inspect brush seal
• Inspect all warning lights, horns, etc. (if necessary)

Only $65.00 each

Contact Shoppa's Mid America today to learn more about protecting your dock doors from the harsh winter cold, or SCHEDULE YOUR WINTERIZATION SERVICE now!

Planned Maintenance Can Save Your Company More than Money

Being on a PM Program Offers Reliability and Efficiency for Your Fleet

Many people do not know the proper definition of Planned Maintenance. Planned Maintenance (PM) is often misunderstood and thought of as just a regular oil change or grease job. But in fact, it is the most vital service available to lift truck users.

Planned Maintenance programs are well worth your investment for your forklifts. A proper PM program provides many benefits including:

·         Aiding in the protection of equipment life

·         Providing safety, operational and visual inspections

·         Increasing uptime and productivity

·         Reduces “emergency” downtime

·         Increases trade-in value

A proper Planned Maintenance program can save thousands of dollars in maintenance costs over the life of a forklift. Factor in the added cost of lost productivity, calling for service, and the scramble to get the job done during downtime, and your operating costs can go through the roof.

At Shoppa’s Mid America, we pride ourselves not only on offering the best equipment available, but also giving you the best possible aftermarket service available. We have developed individual maintenance programs to make it easier than ever to maintain your equipment.

The Shoppa’s PM commitment includes quick scheduling, proper customer notification, extensive and carefully performed work by a service professional, neat and understandable paperwork, a thorough verbal explanation by the mechanic, and clean-up after the job. A written quotation of any recommended work will be presented by a customer service representative. When authorized, the additional repairs will be completed in a prompt professional manner.

“In today’s economy, companies need to operate more cost effectively by actively controlling costs,” says Scott Witt, Corporate Aftermarket Manager at Shoppa’s. “One way is to have a Planned Maintenance program on your forklift equipment. It also provides excellent record keeping and budget information on operating costs.”

Scott adds, “At Shoppa’s, we stress the many benefits of our PM program to meet your company’s needs. Our PM programs are based on action, not reaction. We strive to find minor mechanical failures before they become major mechanical problems. Our goal is to reduce your overall cost per hour to operate your forklift equipment.”

Visit our service page to learn more about how our PM programs can benefit your company, or contact a Shoppa’s Mid America customer service representative today!