NOVEMBER 2025
How CLARK Smart Telematics is Transforming Forklift Safety and Operations
Lower your costs and improve productivity with forklift analytics that drive results.
In today’s fast paced warehouses and distribution centers, forklift safety isn’t just a compliance issue, it should be a strategic priority.
Whether you’re managing a small fleet or coordinating numerous forklifts across multiple locations, visibility and control are key to keeping your operations running as safely and efficiently as possible.
While many telematics solutions promise data, CLARK delivers actionable insights, smart automation, and real-time control, no monthly fees or complicated installations required.
Here’s how companies are using the CLARK Smart Telematics system to elevate their safety culture, reduce risk, and gain operational peace of mind:
Proactive Safety in Real Time
Most forklift safety tools are reactive. Something goes wrong, and then you respond. But CLARK’s Smart Telematics platform helps you prevent small issues from becoming serious problems:
Instant Impact Alerts
Get notified immediately when a collision or unsafe event occurs. With real time alerts, supervisors can pause operations, assess the situation, and take corrective action immediately.
Remote Truck Shutdowns
If a forklift is involved in a collision, you can remotely disable it right away. This helps prevent further damage or injury, especially in fast moving, high traffic environments.
Operator Lockouts
Unsafe trucks can be disabled and locked until they are inspected and cleared, ensuring your team isn’t operating damaged or questionable equipment.
Digital Inspections That Actually Get Done
Paper pre-shift inspections don’t always get filled out properly, and even when they do, they’re easy to lose or ignore.
With CLARK Smart Telematics, pre-shift inspections are digital, required, and stored automatically. Operators complete their inspection right on the truck’s 7-inch touchscreen, and the data is immediately available in your dashboard. That means:
• No more chasing paperwork
• Instant visibility into equipment status
• Improved OSHA compliance
Communicate Smarter, Without Distractions
Need to relay instructions to an operator? Instead of calling their phone or pulling them off the floor, supervisors can send a message directly to the forklift, which appears on the truck’s screen. This feature improves communication without the use of personal devices, keep the operator focused and helps ensure messages are documented.
Control Access, Minimize Liability
One of the most overlooked safety risks in any warehouse is unauthorized equipment use. CLARK Smart Telematics puts you in control:
• Badge or PIN access, so only trained, certified operators can use the equipment
• Automatic restrictions by operator, shift, or truck type
• An added layer of protection against liability in the event of an accident
When an incident does happen, you’ll know exactly who was operating the truck, what happened, and when.
Real Data That Drives Better Decisions
Incomplete reports or disconnected data are not only frustrating, they can be a liability as well. CLARK Smart telematics makes your fleet visible and measurable with:
• Driver behavior reports (acceleration, braking, impacts)
• Equipment usage by shift or individual operator
• Vehicle utilization trends over time
• Maintenance history, reminders, and service reports
This data doesn’t just sit in a spreadsheet. It helps you train smarter, schedule maintenance more effectively, and identify underused or overworked trucks across your operation.
Works on Any Forklift. No Monthly Fees.
Here’s the best part: CLARK Smart Telematics isn’t limited to just CLARK forklifts. The system can be installed on any make or model, allowing you to standardize safety and fleet management across your entire operation.
And unlike many telematics platforms, there are no subscription fees or ongoing costs. Just a one time investment that pays off in safety, control, and efficiency.
A Smarter Safety Culture Starts Here
At Mid Florida Material Handling, we know that safety is more than just a checklist, it’s a mindset. That’s why we’re proud to offer CLARK Smart Telematics, a tool that empowers supervisors, protects operators, and builds a better workplace from the ground up.
As an authorized CLARK dealer, we’re here to help you explore how this technology can fit into your fleet, your workflow, and your long-term safety goals.
Ready to see CLARK Smart Telematics in action?
Contact us now or call (407) 859-8750 to speak with one of our material handling experts.