As Thanksgiving approaches, we take time to stop and think about what we're grateful for. Have you ever thought about what your company would do without its fleet vehicles or without its material handling equipment?

In this latest article about material handling equipment in Fleet Management Weekly, I take a look at some of the reasons these critical assets are so important to an organization's success:
Reasons we are thankful for material handling equipment
Let me know if I missed anything! And all of us at Element Fleet Management wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
If you're looking for additional information on key areas of equipment management, here are links to previous articles:
Managing material handling equipment doesn't have to be scary
All you need is a good plan for ensuring safety of material handling operators. Get tips in this article.
Global material handling strategy relies on harmonization
Here are tips on developing a global strategy for your equipment.
Considerations for material handling equipment acquisition
When acquiring material handling equipment, these important considerations will impact success of your purchase.
4 key advantages to brand independent management
There's a new fleet management trend for managing material handling equipment and getting better results.
10 tips for safe use of material handling equipment
Focus on fleet safety with these tips for safe operation of equipment
Get insights into addressing forklift operator safety and reducing fleet risk.
Fleet maintenance strategy: Material handling equipment maintenance
Avoid equipment failure. Get recommendations for an effective fleet maintenance plan for your material handling equipment.
Understand material handling equipment costs
Got material handling equipment in your fleet? Get a grip on understanding costs associated with them.
Leasing vs buying material handling equipment
Fleet management strategy for material handlign equipment: Should you lease or buy equipment?
Material handling trends for 2015
When it comes to managing material handling equipment, what trends are we seeing for 2015?
Fleet asset management: Material Handling Equipment 101
Find out the three most important questions to consider in successfully managing these assets.