FORKLIFT TRAINING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
When your forklift operators are properly trained, your business runs faster, safer, and with less risk. Equipment Depot delivers expert forklift training services in California that improves the safety, efficiency, and compliance of your team. From Los Angeles to Riverside, San Bernardino and all of Orange County, our OSHA-certified forklift training programs give your team the knowledge and skills needed to handle equipment safely and keep productivity high. Whether you need certification courses for new drivers, re-certification courses for seasoned drivers, or train-the-trainer sessions for your supervisors, we have hands-on training programs that can be held at your facility or ours.
FORKLIFT TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA
FORKLIFT TRAINING & OPERATOR SAFETY
Ensure your team is prepared to operate equipment safely with our certified forklift training programs. Operators receive in-depth instruction on forklift controls and load handling, along with Cal-OSHA and Federal-OSHA required safety practices. Upon successful completion of our classroom training, resource materials, and hands-on skills testing, participants earn an official Operator ID Card, certifying their ability to operate forklifts and aerial lifts with confidence and compliance.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Our technical training courses go beyond the basics, providing detailed classroom and hands-on instruction for electric and internal combustion forklifts. Participants learn to troubleshoot and maintain critical systems such as fuel systems, ignitions, truck controls, and hydraulic components. This training equips your team with the technical knowledge to recognize potential issues early, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your equipment fleet.
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
Develop in-house expertise with our Train-the-Trainer program. Led by experienced professionals, this course equips selected team members with the skills and knowledge needed to become qualified forklift and aerial lift instructors for your business. By certifying your own trainers, you can deliver consistent operator training across your workforce, improve safety culture, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards while reducing long-term training costs.
FIND THE RIGHT FORKLIFT FOR YOU
COVERED EQUIPMENT TYPES IN OUR TRAINING
Our OSHA-compliant forklift training programs in California are designed to cover all classes of powered industrial trucks (Class I–V), along with a wide range of additional material handling and utility equipment. Each program combines classroom instruction with operator skills testing, ensuring participants learn safe practices and demonstrate proper control before certification.
- Forklifts (Class I–V): Electric, diesel, and LP gas counterbalance forklifts for indoor and outdoor use.
- Narrow-Aisle & Wire-Guided Vehicles: Specialized lifts designed for high-density warehouse storage, including reach trucks, order pickers and turret trucks.
- Aerial Work Platforms & Lifts: Scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers and other elevated work equipment.
- Personal & Utility Vehicles: Training for vehicles used in plant and facility support operations.
- Floor Sweepers & Scrubbers: Training on equipment used to maintain clean and safe warehouse environments.
Upon successful completion, students receive an Operation ID Card, and all records are maintained at our office for your compliance needs. We also offer refresher courses to keep your team current on Cal-OSHA and Federal-OSHA safety standards and best practices.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH FORKLIFT
TRAINING IN CALIFORNIA
Getting your operators certified is quick and straightforward with Equipment Depot. Simply choose the training program that fits your needs—whether its operator certification, refresher courses, technical instruction, or train-the-trainer—then schedule a session at your facility or one of our California locations. Each course includes OSHA-compliant classroom instruction and hands-on skills testing, and upon successful completion, operators receive an official Operation ID Card along with certification records kept on file. Contact us today to schedule your forklift training and ensure your team is safe, certified, and ready to perform.
YOUR CALIFORNIA FORKLIFT TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PARTNER
At Equipment Depot, we make it easy to get your team certified with forklift training available at multiple California locations, including Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and surrounding communities. For added convenience, our instructors can also bring training directly to your facility so operators can complete certification where they work every day. Backed by decades of expertise and our Performance. Guaranteed.® pledge, we’re your trusted partner for forklift training, rentals, and comprehensive material handling solutions across California. Contact your nearest Southern California branch today to schedule training and keep your business safe, compliant, and productive.
GET CERTIFIEDFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: HOW LONG DOES FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION LAST IN CALIFORNIA?
A: Forklift operator certifications are valid for three years in California. After that, OSHA requires operators to complete a refresher course to maintain compliance and ensure continued safety.
Q: DO YOU OFFER GROUP FORKLIFT TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES?
A: Absolutely. We provide training for individuals as well as group sessions tailored to companies of all sizes, helping businesses certify entire teams quickly and efficiently.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF AN OPERATOR FAILS THE FORKLIFT SKILLS TEST?
A: If an operator does not pass on the first attempt, our instructors will provide additional guidance and arrange for re-testing to ensure each participant can safely and confidently operate their equipment.
