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Do You Need a Driver’s License to Drive a Forklift?
As experts in forklift training, Fast Line Safety Training often gets the question of whether a driver’s license is required to operate a forklift. The straightforward answer is no, a traditional driver’s license is not required to operate a forklift. However, OSHA compliant forklift certification is mandatory to operate a forklift. Understanding Forklift Certification OSHA Requirements The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all forklift operators must be