Hugg & Hall News

Industry Predictions: Forklift Telematics in the Warehouse

How Telematics Are Impacting Forklift Operations  What’s new? Innovative tech, like telematics, is impacting the forklift industry. What does it mean for you? Your warehouse can expect improved efficiency and safety when you purchase forklifts with telematics software.     […]

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Employee Spotlight: Michelle Mortensen

Say hello to Michelle Mortensen, Accounts Receivable Lead based out of Alabama!  Michelle’s Time at Hugg & Hall  Michelle has been at Hugg & Hall for almost three years. Her day-to-day includes billing, reviewing credit applications, and handling collections and reports.  […]

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Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy Equipment?

  What’s new: Renting equipment can be 2 to 4 times cheaper than financing it.  What’s the caveat: Financing and purchasing equipment might be the better option for you, depending on what your company does.  Why it matters: Running a […]

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Employee Spotlight: Peter Menard

Meet Peter Menard, Inside Rental Salesperson at our Broussard, LA branch! Peter is a native Louisianan. He grew up in Erath, near Broussard, and now lives near Carencro. He’s stayed close to his roots to be near his family. As […]

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Employee Spotlight: Rodney Cantrell

Meet Rodney Cantrell, Shop Service Technician in Muskogee, OK! Rodney recently celebrated 31 combined years of service with Hugg & Hall and Southern Material Handling Company! He worked at SMHC before Hugg & Hall acquired the company in early 2022. […]

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An Easy Guide to Prepping Your Loading Docks for Winter

Even if you’re a fan of winter, your loading docks are not. Snow, ice, salt, and cold weather can wreak havoc on your docks and doors.  This comprehensive checklist will help get your loading docks and warehouse ready for winter.   […]

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Employee Spotlight: Marquis Gaston

Meet Marquis Gaston, Parts Specialist in El Dorado, AR! Marquis has been with Hugg & Hall for almost 3 years. He hails from Smackover, AR, “the original boomtown.”    As a Parts Specialist, Marquis spends a majority of his time […]

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How to Perform Preventative Maintenance on Loading Docks

If you have dock & door equipment, we’ve got two questions for you:  How often do you perform preventative maintenance on your loading docks and doors? Did you know? As of March 2023, a new, high-end dock leveler costs around $25,000 to […]

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Branch Spotlight: Amelia, LA

Meet the members of our Amelia, LA branch: Kenny Pellegrin, Cody Danielson, and Adrian Francis!  Our Amelia branch might be small, but these guys are responsible for a lot of business! They help keep Bollinger Shipyards’ operations going, and they […]

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How to Protect Your Hearing on Construction Sites

What’s new: 14% of construction workers develop hearing loss on the jobsite. Why it matters: even mild hearing loss could double your risk of dementia.   Noise levels above 85 decibels (ex. an idling motorcycle) can damage your hearing.  The […]

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