A counterbalance forklift truck is the most common type of truck around and represents the image most people instinctively think of when imagining a forklift. The forks stick out from the front of the vehicle and there are no protruding arms or legs; meaning the truck can be manoeuvred right up close to the racking or location of the load.

A Counter Balance FLT is the truck which is most commonly used by all warehousing and distribution hubs in todays fast moving logistics sector. You would usually find this sort of truck being used to unload LGV’s, working on loading docks or moving product around warehouse floor space.

All of the counterbalance forklift training courses include both classroom theory and hands-on experience with the counterbalance truck. These courses adhere to the Approved Code of Practice and guidelines provided by the Health and Safety Executive.