Forklift Training & Certification from National Lift Truck
Get OSHA Certified Forklift Operator Safety Training with Hands-On Instruction from NLT
Forklift training from National Lift Truck ensures your operators stay safe and OSHA-compliant on the job. Whether you need forklift operator certification or re-certification, our expert-led OSHA-certified forklift training courses are designed to equip your operators with the skills and knowledge needed to safely handle all classes of forklifts, whether stand up or sit down. Whether you need to certify your team or renew an existing certification, our flexible training programs are designed to meet your specific needs through a combination of classroom and hands-on training at our facilities in Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas or on-site at your location.
About Our Forklift Training Classes
- Class Format: Our program includes classroom training led by an experienced instructor, including a presentation and videos, followed by a multiple-choice test and hands-on operator instruction on the equipment. Certificates of completion and wallet cards are provided upon successful completion of the course.
- Hours: Classes are approximately 4-hours long and held Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.. Later start times can be accommodated by request.
- Cost: $295 per person, per program for Operator Training. $1,195 per person, per program for Train-the-Trainer certification.
- Locations: Classes are held in-person at our training facilities located at our branches in Franklin Park, IL, Little Rock, AK, and Memphis, TN. We also offer on-site training at your location.
- Class Size: There is a maximum of 12 attendees per class. Larger classes may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis and additional trainers may be required.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and hands-on training, certificates of completion and wallet cards are provided to all trainees. Certifications are valid for a period of 3 years.
Forklift operator training programs are designed to instruct operators, service technicians, delivery drivers, managers/supervisors, installers, and others how to operate the equipment with confidence, safety, and care.
Classes are available on-site at your location or at our facility.
COURSES INCLUDE:
- Classroom and hands-on training by our certified instructor
- Operator training manual (digital)
- OSHA-compliant written exam (multiple-choice)
- OSHA-compliant hands-on evaluation on equipment
- Certificate of completion valid for 3 years
- Permit Card
- Employer Certification Form
COST – $295/PERSON
Forklift Train-the-Trainer Classes from National Lift Truck
Our Forklift Train-the-Trainer program is designed to teach a member of your team to become an OSHA-certified forklift training instructor to handle the on-going forklift certification and training needs of your operators. NLT’s Forklift Train-the-Trainer program is available for aerial, forklift, or telehandler equipment. This course is designed to teach safety directors, training mangers, risk management personnel, or another member of your team the skills and knowledge needed to lead operator training courses within your organization.
By certifying your own in-house trainers, you can streamline your organization’s safety training, reduce costs, and maintain a safe working environment.
The course includes classroom instruction covering a wide range of required topics and safety-related information, as well as hands-on operation of the equipment. Participants receive a Trainer’s manual, handouts, resource information for applicable industry standards and OSHA regulations. Certificates of completion and wallet cards are provided for successful trainees.
COURSE INCLUDES:
- Course Instructor’s Training Manual (digital)
- Certificate of Completion*
- Operator Permit* – (valid for 3 years)
- Certification Form*
* Documents mailed to employer within 7-10 days of successful course completion
COST – $1,195 per person
National Lift Truck Forklift Training Locations

Chicago, Illinois
1 of 6Memphis, Tennessee
2 of 6Jackson, Tennessee
3 of 6Little Rock, Arkansas
4 of 6Springdale, Arkansas
5 of 6Middletown, New York
6 of 6National Lift Truck provides forklift operator certification and training at the following locations:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Middletown, New York