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Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks provides customers with ready and reliable forklifts that deliver exceptional value, ideal for today’s material handling applications. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks feature a selection of forklift truck models ranging in capacity from 3,000 to15,500 pounds, including alternating current (AC) electric counterbalanced trucks, internal combustion trucks, reach trucks and walkies.

Manufactured with superior reliability and exceptional value, Mitsubishi forklift trucks are supported by a network of dealers, convenient rental program, flexible financing options and extensive parts distribution network.

For more information on Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ product line, visit www.mit-lift.com or call 1-888-MIT-LIFT.

Cat Lift Trucks

When hard-working manu-
facturing, industrial and commercial applications require total material hand-
ling solutions, they demand Cat® lift trucks. Available in model capacities ranging from 2,200 to 36,000 pounds, Cat Lift Trucks offers a full line of products, including alternating current (AC) electric counterbalanced trucks, rugged internal combustion trucks, reach trucks and walkies. With a dedicated focus on quality, reliability and customer service, Cat lift trucks delivers the solutions you’ve come to expect.

Quality, Reliability and Customer Service

Cat Lift Trucks knows you demand uncompromising quality from productive trucks that maximize uptime and deliver day after day. Getting the right material handling solution for your application is easy with the help of your local dealer. Cat lift truck dealers are known for providing industry-leading customer service, helping customers with all their sales, service, parts and rental needs.

For more information on Cat Lift Trucks’ full product line, visit www.cat-lift.com or call 1-800-CAT-LIFT.

March 29, 2007

Propane Forklift Fuel Tax Credit

Miami Industrial Trucks, Inc. is pleased to announce that propane lift truck customers are eligible for a 50-cent-per-gallon tax credit as part of the federal Highway Bill of 2005. Effective October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2009, this credit has the potential to provide thousands of dollars of savings annually!

How Much Can I Save?
(Lift Trucks Owned) X
(Daily Fuel Consumption)* X
(.50 cents) X
(Days Operated per Year) = ANNUAL SAVINGS

*Daily Fuel Consumption = number of gallons consumed by one lift truck daily

How Do I Claim the Credit?
Note that the lift truck must be associated with a business or trade.

  • Register with the IRS and be classified as an “Alternative Fueler.”
  • This is accomplished by completing and mailing IRS Form 637 entitled Application for Registration for Certain Excise Tax Activities.
  • If you already have a Certificate of Registry or a Letter of Registration, you are grandfathered in. However, everyone must be registered by July 1, 2007.
  • File IRS Form 4136 (available at www.irs.gov) at the end of the taxable year. This form allows you to claim a credit against your income tax liability.
  • The credit is refundable even if you have no further tax liability.
  • For more detailed information, please visit www.irs.gov or consult your tax advisor.

Why not take advantage of this government program…register now!


 

Are Your Forklift Operators OSHA-OK?

OSHA standards state that only “trained and authorized persons” may operate forklift trucks. All training should be job, site, truck and application specific. All operators should be evaluated at least once every three years.

Forklift, aerial work platform and skid steer loader training is available at Miami Industrial Truck’s training center or at your location.

We have trained over 30,000 operators in our trading area. Call our Training Center or visit our Web site at www.mitlift.com to enroll in our next scheduled class. Other safety services we offer include: ergonomic evaluations, emission testing, and fork and upright chain inspections.


 

Outsourcing Is Better than Ownership

Leasing costs less than ownership, and we can prove it! Don’t tie up your capital in forklifts. Outsource your forklift needs and focus on your core business. Today, large and small leading-edge companies are turning to forklift full-service leasing for many reasons.

Why lease?

  • Conserves cash
  • Provides tax advantages
  • Increases uptime and equipment utilization
  • Establishes professional fleet management
  • Improves employee productivity and morale
  • Simplifies budgeting
  • Usually reduces fleet size

To get a good look at leasing and its advantages, ask us to perform a free fleet audit. We’ll determine the proper equipment you should be using and set the lease term so that you will achieve maximum utilization. Call us today at 1-800-444-4808.

 

Adding Value....Solving Problems

Our exclusive Resource One program is a compelling value-added offering that has made Miami Industrial Trucks, Inc. (MIT), one of the leading material handling dealers in North America. With 50+ years in business, we have always tried to be our customers “single source” for all their material handling needs. Today we have additional products and services beyond our extensive lift truck capabilities, including...

  • Dock loading equipment-shelters, levelers, doors, etc.
  • Pallet rack layout and installation/storage products/in-plant offices
  • Operator safety training: forklift and aerial work platform
  • Personnel/burden carriers: tug units
  • Industrial sweeper and scrubber equipment
  • Aerial work platform equipment and service
  • Industrial battery and charger service and equipment
  • Balers and compactors: sales and service
  • Industrial lighting
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems
  • Fleet Management Services: full service leasing and rental.

Add the fact that MIT sources, services and supports every thing it sells makes possible the bundling opportunities for our customers. By entering into our Resource One program, customers can reduce their vendor base and lower their material handling operating costs. Let our company show you after we survey your company needs and give you a return on investment (ROI) analysis. Call us today to have one of our Account Managers explore the benefits of this unique program with your company. You’ll be amazed at the savings that can be achieved by MIT’s Resource One program.


 

Enhanced Big Truck Capabilities
 

We are pleased to announce that Miami Industrial Trucks, Inc. (MIT) is now the authorized equipment sales, parts, service and warranty dealer for Hoist Liftrucks.  Hoist manufactures high capacity/quality lift trucks ranging in capacity from 7 tons to 50 tons.  Tire configurations are available in both cushion and pneumatic. Units are fueled by gas, LP and electric power.  

Hoist products are engineered for the speed, power and durability required of any heavy industry. In addition, Hoist manufactures many specialty material handling vehicles including die handlers, rider/walkie platform trucks, tow trucks, industrial trailers, crane trucks, etc. Hoist has the design and engineering capabilities to manufacture specialty trucks for specific applications.

Our rental department has Hoist vehicles available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Give MIT a call today to solve your big truck application requirements. For Sales-Service-Parts or Rental, call 1-800-444-4808.