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Whether you’re managing fleet procurement at scale or keeping a facility running at full speed, you’ll find relevant, real-world content that helps you make smarter decisions, faster.
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Making Fleet Management Decisions Easier: Why We Rebuilt Our Digital Experience
Our completely redesigned website makes this expertise accessible when you need it most.
Are You Operating More Forklifts Than You Actually Need?
After two decades touring warehouses and distribution centers, I've noticed a consistent pattern: most facilities run significantly more forklifts than necessary. With today's economic pressures and labor challenges, this hidden inefficiency has become too expensive to overlook.
The problem? Many managers don't realize their oversized fleets are quietly draining resources and undermining productivity. Right-sizing your fleet presents a major opportunity to enhance efficiency, strengthen safety, and cut costs substantially.
Optimization That Pays Off
See how TFS streamlines material handling to reduce downtime, improve safety, and keep your facility ready for what’s next.
Stop Risk Before It Starts
Explore how systematic safety checks and PM programs can reduce liability and keep your fleet running reliably and safely.
Control Costs in an Inflationary Market
Facing rising costs? Learn how TFS helps distribution centers fight inflation through smarter financing, vendor alignment, and streamlined ops.
Budget Smarter, Not Bigger
TFS shares cost-cutting tactics that go beyond pricing - like vendor consolidation, centralized data, and proactive maintenance planning.
Beyond the Battery: Smarter Electrification
Electrifying your fleet isn't just about swapping units - it's about strategic planning. Learn how TFS helps organizations align infrastructure, power, and performance.
7 Ways to Make Your Fleet Safer
From operator checklists to preventive maintenance, this guide outlines actionable strategies to reduce accidents and improve safety across your forklift fleet.
Southfield Capital Partners with TFS
GREENWICH, CT – Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm, announced today its partnership with TFS, Ltd. (“TFS” or the “Company”), a leading independent, nationwide provider of material handling fleet management services. TFS was acquired from OnPoint Group, a facility management provider servicing commercial docks and doors. The team led by President Michael Quimby will remain in their existing roles post-close while Founder & former CEO Brent Parent and former COO Todd Roberts will also return to the Company to further bolster the executive team.
3 Fleet Management Changes To Supercharge Your Facility’s Productivity
If you’re being asked to drive more uptime and operational productivity in your facility—and who isn’t feeling this pressure these days? — you’ll be happy to learn about some overlooked areas of improvement right under your nose. Just three manageable—but meaningful — changes to your fleet management program can supercharge your warehouse productivity.
4 Fleet Management Tips for Corporate and Warehouse Alignment
If it feels like fleet management is a battle between corporate management and facilities, that’s because it often is. But it doesn’t need to be.
In fact, both groups can “win”—and when that happens, so does the overall company.
The CMMS Mistakes Most Facilities Make—And How to Fix Them
What if I told you there’s a relatively simple and affordable way to dramatically increase productivity and uptime in your warehouse? In fact, you may already have it in place—but if your company is like most, you’re probably underutilizing it.
It’s a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Insights are only as valuable as the action taken on them. Let’s chat about how TFS can help you cut costs, improve uptime and keep your fleet fully optimized.