Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Compliant with ANSI / OSHA
100% Online - Train at Your Pace
Completion PDF Certificate
Plastic Certification Card
Corporate Bulk Pricing Available
Online Course · OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 · ANSI B56.1
Truck-Mounted Forklift Certification Training
Truck-mounted forklifts, also called piggybacks, donkeys or Moffett trucks, ride on the back of a delivery truck or flatbed and unload product at the yard or customer site. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l) requires every forklift operator to be trained and evaluated before operating one.
This online course teaches you to inspect the forklift, take it off and put it back on the truck safely, unload the flatbed, and protect yourself and the people around you at every delivery.
Why a separate course? Truck-mounted forklifts are not counterbalanced. They are lighter than a standard forklift and carry the load within the wheelbase, which creates tip-over hazards of their own. Standard forklift training doesn't cover them.
Online Certification Verification
Your certification can be verified online, any time
Your current employer, or any future employer, can confirm your truck-mounted forklift certification online in seconds. They can see that it's real, current and valid, with no phone calls, no faxed copies and no lost cards.
- For your employerProof of training on file for OSHA audits and safety records.
- For your next jobYour certification goes with you. A new employer can check it before your first delivery.
- Always up to dateShows your certification date and when it expires, so renewals don't slip.
Verify a CertificationEmployers: verification is free. Card or name lookup.
What You'll Learn
- What makes truck-mounted forklifts differentNot counterbalanced, lighter, with the load carried inside the wheelbase.
- OSHA training requirementsTraining, employer evaluation and refresher rules under 1910.178(l).
- Stability and tip-over hazardsThe stability triangle, load center and rated capacity.
- Pre-use inspectionForks, mast, tires, hydraulics, controls and the mounting kit.
- Taking the forklift off the truckSafe steps to dismount it from the truck or trailer.
- Remounting and securing for transportLocking the forklift on its mount before the truck moves.
- Unloading the flatbedApproach, fork placement and lifting from the side or rear of the trailer.
- Job sites and delivery areasSlopes, curbs, soft ground and tight drop-off spots.
- Traveling with a loadSpeed, load height, ramps and grades.
- Overhead hazardsPower lines, trees and building overhangs at the delivery site.
- Pedestrians and customersVisibility, spotters and keeping people clear of the forklift.
- Fueling, parking and shutdownSafe refueling and leaving the forklift secure.
Pre-Use Check
No cracks, bends or worn heels; chains and mast in good shape
Correct pressure, no cuts or missing chunks
No leaks; lift, tilt and reach work smoothly
Pins, locks and brackets secure on the truck
Who Takes This Course
- Building material delivery drivers
- Lumber and roofing suppliers
- Block, brick and masonry delivery
- Landscape and nursery supply
- Farm and feed delivery
- Supervisors certifying their crews
Course Specs
| Standards | OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks; ANSI B56.1 |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Truck-mounted (piggyback) forklifts |
| Format | 100% online, self-paced |
| Time | About 90–120 minutes |
| Language | English or Spanish – switch any time |
| Test | Pass with 70% or higher. Retakes are free and unlimited. |
| Certificate | PDF certificate right away when you pass, plus a copy by email |
| Plastic card | Mailed 2–5 days after we receive your photo; allow USPS up to two weeks |
| Online verification | Current and future employers can verify your certification online at any time |
| Employer form | Evaluation form for your employer's hands-on check on the forklift you'll use |
| Valid for | 3 years |
From Purchase to Card
Hands-on evaluation still applies. OSHA requires your employer to evaluate you on the forklift you'll actually use. Use the included evaluation form so your employer can check dismounting, unloading and remounting on site.
Questions
How long does the course take?
About 90–120 minutes. It's self-paced, so you can take breaks and come back.
What if I don't pass the test?
There's no charge to retake it. Return to the class and try again until you score 70% or higher.
How do I get my plastic card?
After you pass, you're taken to our photo form. Upload a passport-style selfie and we mail your card 2–5 days after we receive it. USPS delivery can take up to two weeks.
How can my employer verify my certification?
Your current or future employer can verify your certification online at any time using our certification verification page. It shows that your certification is valid and when it expires, so there's no need to send copies of your card.
Does my regular forklift certification cover a truck-mounted forklift?
Not by itself. Your training has to match the type of forklift you operate, and truck-mounted forklifts handle very differently from counterbalanced ones. This course covers them on their own.
Can my crew take the course in Spanish?
Yes. The whole course and test are available in English and Spanish, and our team answers the phone in both languages at 888-674-9992.
Ready to take the course?
$79 per student · Verifiable online by any employer · Questions? Call 888-674-9992 (English & Español)