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Transferring Service Records When You Sell a Forklift
Selling a forklift is not just a handshake and a hauled-away machine. The paperwork that goes with it, especially the service records, is what tells the next owner whether they are buying a well-kept asset or an unknown risk. Here is exactly what should change hands, what legally cannot, and how to handle the sale […]
Selling a forklift is not just a handshake and a hauled-away machine. The paperwork that goes with it, especially the service records, is what tells the next owner whether they are buying a well-kept asset or an unknown risk. Here is exactly what should change hands, what legally cannot, and how to handle the sale when your records are not perfect.
What Service Records Should You Hand Over When You Sell a Forklift?
Do OSHA Inspection and Training Records Transfer to the New Owner?
| Travels with the forklift | Stays with the seller/employer |
| Maintenance and repair log | Daily OSHA pre-shift inspection logs |
| Dealer service invoices | Operator training and certification records |
| Parts and warranty paperwork | Workplace evaluation records |
| Bill of sale and serial number record | The employer’s overall safety program documentation |