Industries & Businesses We Serve

We Partner with Businesses and Contractors in Industrial, Construction and Commercial Industries

65+ Years of Trusted Material Handling Solutions

For over 65 years, National Lift Truck has proudly supported businesses with comprehensive material handling equipment solutions. We specialize in providing personalized solutions for small to mid-size contractors, industrial, manufacturing, and construction businesses.

Whether you’re moving materials or reaching specific heights, our experienced team will work hard to help your business operate seamlessly and drive long-term success.

We cater to a diverse range of industries

At National Lift Truck, we are committed to providing industry-leading material handling and aerial equipment solutions across a wide range of industries. With our extensive inventory, specialized equipment, and responsive customer support, we help businesses operate seamlessly. Our expertise spans across all applications requiring forklifts and material handling equipment, aerial work platforms, operator training, specialized trucking, and warehouse products and services. Contact us today to explore how National Lift Truck’s personalized solutions can help elevate your business!

Government & Local Municipalities

We support city, state, and federal agencies including police and fire stations and government buildings with reliable lift trucks, aerial work platforms, and material handling solutions for infrastructure maintenance, public works, and municipal projects. Our flexible rental and sales options ensure you have the right equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

Pharmaceutical & Food Production

In highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food production, safety and efficiency are paramount to ensure safe material handling. Our specialized equipment meets stringent cleanliness and compliance standards, helping businesses optimize warehouse storage, streamline distribution, and maintain strict operational controls.

Industrial & Commercial Applications

From manufacturing plants to fulfillment centers, our industrial and commercial customers rely on us for high-performance forklifts, reach stackers, and warehouse optimization solutions that maximize productivity. Our equipment rental, maintenance, and storage services keep operations running without delays.

Steel, Recycling & Foundries

Heavy-duty operations require heavy-duty solutions. Our specialized equipment including high-capacity forklifts, specialty lifting equipment, and durable material handling solutions help steel mills, recycling centers, and foundries transport and manage heavy loads safely and efficiently.

Agriculture

Agricultural businesses benefit from our versatile fleet of rough terrain forklifts, telehandlers, and aerial lifts, perfect for managing crops, warehouses, and production facilities. Whether moving feed, stacking pallets, or handling equipment, we offer the right tools for your farming operations.

Specialized Services - Painters, Brewers, & More

From commercial painting contractors to breweries, we provide aerial work platforms and lift solutions to help businesses work safely and efficiently at height. Whether it’s warehouse lighting installation, facility maintenance, or specialized lifting, we have the right equipment to get the job done.

Construction & Building

Construction sites require rugged, high-performance lifting solutions. Our inventory includes rough terrain forklifts, telehandlers, and boom lifts designed for demanding job sites, ensuring contractors, engineers, and builders have reliable equipment to meet deadlines and complete projects safely.

Healthcare

Hospitals, medical centers, and research facilities trust us for dependable material handling solutions that ensure smooth logistics for medical equipment, patient care supplies, and facility maintenance. Our safe and efficient solutions support healthcare providers in delivering exceptional care.

Data Centers

With the increasing demand for secure and efficient data storage facilities, we provide specialized high-capacity lifting and handling solutions including heavy cushion forklifts for installing, maintaining, and optimizing server racks, HVAC systems, and high-tech infrastructure. Our specialized equipment ensures secure and efficient operations.

Conventions, Tradeshows & Industry Events

Event organizers and logistics teams rely on us for lift trucks, scissor lifts, and material handling solutions to transport supplies and machinery to set up and dismantle large-scale trade shows, conventions, and exhibitions. Our reliable rentals and responsive service help ensure seamless event execution.

See our Rental Fleet in Action!

Watch our team prepare and deliver over 80 fork trucks to the International Manufacturing Technology show (IMTS) at McCormick Center in Chicago.

At NLT, we take pride in our ability to tackle ambitious projects like this. With our extensive fleet of rental forklifts and an incredible team of drivers, field technicians, and rental coordinators, we ensure every project is handled with professionalism and exceptional service.

Our Locations

Local Rentals. Nationwide Service and Sales.

National Lift Truck proudly serves the following regions and all surrounding areas:

FULL-SERVICE LOCATIONS:

Franklin Park, Illinois (Headquarters)
Memphis, Tennessee
Little Rock, Arkansas

SUPPORTING BRANCHES:

East Hazel Crest, Illinois
Jackson, Tennessee
Springdale, Arkansas
Middletown, New York

Testimonials

For over six decades, Customer Service Excellence has been our mission.

We’ve developed a customer service oriented team to help facilitate your needs. Whether you have an immediate problem or a forward-looking project to plan, we’ll work hard to earn and retain your business for years to come.

Responsive to our customer’s sense of urgency
Solutions based mentality: for every challenge you identify, we’ll provide a solution.
We’re committed to developing long-term relationships built on honesty and respect.

"I would like you to all know that Gasper Raimondi did an outstanding job for one of my customers. Derek Eller couldn’t say enough about this driver. Also, they are pleased to know that National Lift truck has been moving snow equipment for them... Thank you for all your help. It is with great pleasure to work with your drivers."

I received your gift yesterday and just wanted to say thanks. While the gift was very thoughtful and appreciated, I can't personally accept gifts with any monetary value. Not to worry though as it will be shared with the staff here and used as part of our holiday celebration. Thank you also for the great service you provide and for taking good care of our equipment and our store personnel. Happy holidays to every body at NLT.

We just completed a very difficult task on having you deliver a lift on one of the fabulous streets of Chicago. A little difficult having a delivery made from a long flatbed trailer around multiple “One Way” streets, however, your driver was very patient and made it work out. I want to thank you for the wonderful service that you provide for our Company.

Thank you from Harry for all the help you guys have done for us. Your guys are very professional & that makes us look good in our clients eyes for being affiliated with such a great company. Also you guys are always getting me out of jams in trucking. You also have a great weekend.

Why Partner with us?

Expert Advice

Our team has years of experience in the industry and can offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.

Reliable Service

We pride ourselves on our commitment to reliability and excellence in all that we do.

Comprehensive Support

From initial consultation to final delivery, we are with you every step of the way.

Extensive Inventory

A diverse selection of specialty and industrial forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers, and more.