SERVICE TRUCK TOUR- Mobile forklift technician. What can it fit inside?
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2023
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I've been a forklift tech for 5 years now. The company I work for now is a pretty good place for the most part. I started looking into starting my own business back in 2020 but the pandemic but a halt to that. I may pursue it again though. I know there is demand for independent forklift techs who can charge less since they don't have the overhead costs like dealers. Kudos to you for becoming your own boss!
Thank you sir. I highly recommend being independent, it’s the best choice I ever made. But don’t charge too low either, know your worth and trust in your experience. Most of us independent guys are worth more than dealers. And be fair and honest always. Always tell the truth and know when you can’t fix something. People respect that.
@@theforkliftguyIf you don't mind me asking, where do you get parts from? I looked at a couple of sites that seemed a little sketchy. Also, is there a way to get parts breakdowns for ordering parts. Right now, I just tell our Parts Dept what I need and they figure it out.
@@aarona7089 I work on a lot of Toyotas, so I order OEM from then and they also can get me parts for any lift. The parts guy there is awesome. He’s helped me out a lot. Forklift parts in Miami is also a good place to buy parts, a lot cheaper. TVH is an after market supplier but you need to be in business for at least 1 year.
@@theforkliftguyI knew there was a reason why I couldn't use TVH. I forgot about having to be in business for 1 year. I'll have to check out Forklift Parts in Miami. I'm starting to re-visit the idea of going independent. Probably start out doing jobs on the weekends to build a customer base. Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it 👍
@@aarona7089 anytime! I’m going to be doing day in the life videos starting tonight. So stay tuned. Hopefully it will give you an idea of my day to day.
I needed this tool box tour, thank you! A lot of automotive tools definitely cross over.
Pipe wrench is correct but more specifically I believe it’s a Swedish style pipe wrench. Not that it matters haha thanks for the truck tour!
Yeah my mind went blank for a second there lol
I also own my own shop in houston. Im glad i found your channel. Not too many guys doing vids as forklift mechanics. Thought about doing videos for our shop. Best of luck to you and keep it up
I appreciate the follow and support! I 100% recommend making videos of your shop, we need more content out there and more guys talking about the FORKLIFT industry.
Not bad bro. !
thanks for the tour hopefully all your cordless tools are brushless tge brushed ones throw sparks not good with propane
Yes sir. All my snap on cordless and Milwaukee are brushless besides 1.
Congratulations on working for yourself. I’ve been a forklift tech for over a decade, and was wondering what the jump to “self employment” was like.
It’s not an easy jump but it’s definitely doable. I’d 100% recommend it. Being your own boss is worth its weight in gold. If you have good connections and you’ve established relationships with local suppliers, the jump is easy. Building your customer base isn’t difficult if you know what you’re doing.
Thanks for the advise! Keep up the good work and keep making videos! Good luck out there.
Awesome truck man!!! I need that 3/8’s whatever it’s called with a blue handle. Whenever I remove and replace the large tee-fitting on our 7FBCU55 style electric lifts! If you can find a name for it that would help….👍👍👍
So I found the actual name of the tool. It’s Snap On FHD80MP 3/8" Indexing Head.
@@theforkliftguy cool man, thank you. Very much appreciated. I’m going get that and few more tools ⚒️ I see that you have and I need! 👍👍 I’m not a independent forklift tech but I do have 13 electric lifts that I maintain.
@@steelcrusher glad I can help!
Best regards from Bosnia my colleague.Keep posting videos its nice to see that work isnt much different around the world.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate the support.
How did you find customer i want to be an independent contractor as well.
Nice job man! Question where do you dump your oil?
Great question, our county has a place where you can go dump your oil. I don’t dump that much so they don’t complain. But if I was dumping a lot, they will complain.
What program do you run on the laptop for diagnostic or repair manuals? I’m looking for crown model ones
I used to run PSRT but crown decided to change the passwords because they moved to a new system. I’m still working on getting the new program.
what bed top is that and where do I get one from
The maker of the bed top is called A.R.E. I found this one on Facebook marketplace. You can go to their website and maybe find it there. Here is the link: www.4are.com/mobile/product/commercial.php
So you make a lot of brake lines? Lots of flaring?
Not all the time, but it’s very common when doing brake jobs. Sometimes the lines are rotted.
Did you work for a company before?
Yes!
@@theforkliftguy how much did you get paid with that company
@@Wanyekerr $32 an hour
How did you find customer i want to be an independent contractor as well.
How did you find customer i want to be an independent contractor as well.