CHICAGO (March 18, 2025) – Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces a unique solution on display at ProMat that provides the functionality of two pieces of equipment in one, designed to address the maneuverability and ergonomic challenges operators face in direct-store delivery (DSD) operations. The two-part solution consists of a small sled nested in a standard pallet jack that can easily undock to facilitate easy restocking in tight retail environments. ProMat 2025 attendees can get a first look at the new solution at Yale booth #S647.
“Rather than uniform, carefully-planned warehouses, direct-store delivery drivers have to navigate dynamic environments that were designed for retail foot traffic and automotive use – not material handling equipment,” says Kevin McWilliams, Director of Major Accounts, Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “Such a specific use case inspired us to create an innovative new design that provides the versatility to excel in dynamic delivery applications. It provides the stability, maneuverability and ergonomic support operators need to stay efficient and productive through each stop.”
This two-in-one solution gives operators a heavy-duty pallet jack that helps them transport heavy loads on lift gates and over rough, uneven surfaces. When maximum maneuverability is required, they can detach the low-profile sled and handle deliveries to small-format customers and take care of stocking in aisles and refrigerators. The emphasis on space efficiency extends to moving to the next delivery stop. Because there is only one piece of equipment to move from the trailer to the store, it takes up less room in the trailer and allows for faster staging and stocking.
The detachable sled is available in manual and motorized versions, both of which are designed to work with industry standard pallet designs. The motorized configuration features a load wheel that provides a power assist in a highly maneuverable package, giving operators a boost when navigating up inclines or traversing thresholds. It also includes an ergonomic lift that expedites the unloading process by raising the load platform, which helps to minimize the bending and lifting required to remove product from pallets when restocking.
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About Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale Lift Truck Technologies leverages over a century of material handling experience and substantial investment in innovation to bring the most advanced technology-driven lift truck solutions to market. The company offers a full line of award-winning lift trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, pallet jacks and trucks, pallet stackers, tow tractors and counterbalanced forklifts, as well as powerful operator assist solutions, proven robotics and a wide range of power sources to help customers adapt to today’s demanding supply chain. Yale and its independent dealer network support these solutions with comprehensive after-sales service, parts, financing and training.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies is a division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Inc. (NYSE:HY) which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and operates globally.
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Brad Long
Yale Lift Truck Technologies
252-412-3652
brad.long@hyster-yale.com
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