Do Electric Pallet Trucks Need a License to Operate?

Do Electric Pallet Trucks Need a License to Operate? 

Electric stacker trucks now belong to the category of forklifts, electromechanical special equipment, and the operator must have a forklift certificate if the certificate is issued. If it is walking, generally no operating permit is required.

Electric pallet trucks do not belong to special equipment. If it is manual advance and retreat, hydraulic lift, it does not belong to the scope of control. If it is the type of electric advance and retreat or electric lift, and the lifting height is greater than 2m, it is recommended to be managed as special equipment. The lifting height of electric pallet trucks It is less than 2 meters, so it does not belong to special equipment.

Electric pallet trucks, semi-electric pallet trucks, manual pallet trucks, semi-electric stackers, manual hydraulic stackers and other equipment, because the operation is more manual than maneuverable, so there is no need for annual license inspection.

But to drive an electric pallet truck, you need a forklift driver's license to work. Some companies take chances and drive forklifts in violation of regulations and without a license, resulting in frequent forklift accidents and serious consequences for social companies and families.