Unlock Intelligent Forklift Management with Forklift Gateway

Increase productivity, visibility and safety throughout your warehouse operations.

Take control of your in-warehouse fleet and operators with our robust, wireless Forklift Gateway. Optimizing fleet utilization, reducing fleet costs and improving productivity and safety puts fleet managers in control of operations.

Enhance safety, streamline operations, and gain valuable insights for improved efficiency – all through seamless integration and intelligent automation with our fleet management software.

Automated Tracking, Monitoring, and Control for Your Forklift Fleet

Forklift Gateway is a securely mounted device that transforms your forklifts and other industrial vehicles into intelligent assets. It provides wireless, automated tracking, monitoring, management, and control of your entire fleet, forming the cornerstone of an efficient and safe fleet management system.

Wireless Connectivity: Integrated micro-computer with highly configurable firmware to accommodate diverse wireless communication needs.
Universal Installation: Designed to install on virtually any industrial material handling equipment, including forklifts and tow tractors.
Versatile Access Control: Supports nearly all wireless access control ID types and features a keypad for secure entry.
Offline Functionality: Constant wireless connectivity is not always required for core functions.
Expandable Sensor Capabilities: Integrates seamlessly with various optional sensors, including GPS, impact, speed/distance, loaded/unloaded, and pedestrian proximity detection.
Electronic Safety Checklists: Enforces mandatory pre-use forklift inspections with customizable, multi-lingual electronic checklists.
Robust Design: All components, including antennae and card reader, are protected within the durable Gateway enclosure.

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Intelligent Features for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

The Forklift Gateway goes beyond basic tracking, offering a suite of intelligent features designed to optimize your forklift operations

Secure Vehicle Access Control

Manage operator privileges based on unique driver identification, ensuring only authorized personnel can operate equipment.

Prevent Unauthorized Use: Reduces the risk of accidents and damage caused by untrained or unapproved operators on your entire forklift fleet.
Increase Accountability: Tracks which operators are using specific equipment at any given time.
Enhance Security: Limits access to valuable machinery, deterring potential misuse or theft and ensuring the only people using your forklifts have the correct forklift operator certifications.

Impact Detection

Integrated with an AI impact sensor to detect potential damage and provide valuable data on operational incidents to aid in effective forklift fleet management.

Identify Potential Damage Early: Enables prompt inspection and repair, minimizing further damage and downtime.
Gain Insights into Rough Handling: Highlights patterns of potentially unsafe operation for targeted training.
Improve Maintenance Planning: Provides data to inform preventative maintenance schedules based on actual operational stresses.

Performance Monitoring

Continuously monitors key forklift performance data, enabling proactive maintenance and operational optimization.

Optimize Energy Consumption: Track usage patterns to identify opportunities for more efficient operation.
Proactive Maintenance Alerts: Receive notifications based on real-time data, preventing unexpected breakdowns.
Improve Asset Utilization: Understand how frequently and effectively your forklifts are being used.

Flexible Sensor Integration

Easily connect with optional external sensors and cameras, such as our Digital Video Recorder and Pedestrian Proximity Detection, as well as, speed, load, GPS location, and further enhance functionality and data collection and form the ultimate forklift fleet management system.

Tailor the System to Your Needs: Choose sensors relevant to your specific safety and operational priorities.
Gain a Holistic View: Combine data related to various sources for deeper insights into your warehouse environment.
Future-Proof Your Investment: Easily add new capabilities as your needs evolve.

Seamless Integration with the Powerfleet Platform

The Forklift Gateway seamlessly integrates with our powerful SaaS-based fleet management software and intelligence platform to create the safest and most efficient in-warehouse fleet management system possible.

This integration allows you to:

Unlock Key Benefits for Your In-Warehouse Operations

Enhance productivity, safety and efficiency with actionable data from your facility floor. Here’s how:

Improved Safety: Enforce pre-use checks, monitor impacts, and control vehicle access to reduce accidents and create a safer work environment.
Increased Efficiency: Optimize vehicle utilization, track performance, and streamline operator workflows.
Reduced Downtime: Proactive maintenance based on performance data and impact detection helps prevent costly breakdowns.
Enhanced Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety regulations and internal protocols through automated checks and monitoring.
Data-Driven Decisions: Gain valuable insights into your fleet operations to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

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Forklift Gateway FAQs

What types of industrial equipment is the Forklift Gateway compatible with?

The Forklift Gateway is designed for universal installation on virtually any industrial material handling equipment, including forklifts, tow tractors, and more.

Does the Forklift Gateway require constant wireless connectivity to function?

No, while wireless connectivity enables real-time data transmission and remote management, the Forklift Gateway can perform core functions like access control and pre-use checks even without a constant connection.

How does the Forklift Gateway help with safety compliance?

Upon successful operator authentication, the Gateway enforces mandatory pre-use forklift inspections using electronic, multi-lingual safety checklists, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance protocols before vehicle operation.

How does the Forklift Gateway integrate with the Unity platform?

The Gateway wirelessly transmits data to Unity, Powerfleet’s Fleet Management Software, where it is ingested, processed, and enriched, providing users with a comprehensive view of their fleet’s activity, performance, fuel consumption and safety metrics.