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Welcome to the TFS News & Blog hub — your source for expert insights, client wins and strategies that move operations forward. 

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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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.

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Optimization That Pays Off

See how TFS streamlines material handling to reduce downtime, improve safety, and keep your facility ready for what’s next.

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Stop Risk Before It Starts

Explore how systematic safety checks and PM programs can reduce liability and keep your fleet running reliably and safely.

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Budget Smarter, Not Bigger

TFS shares cost-cutting tactics that go beyond pricing - like vendor consolidation, centralized data, and proactive maintenance planning.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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