Atlanta is a major logistics hub for the Southeast, home to a dense network of warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. The city's forklift market is well-developed, with numerous full-service dealers, flexible rental options, and accredited training providers serving the metro area and beyond.
Major Forklift Dealers in Atlanta
Ogden Forklifts is a 100% employee-owned heavy equipment supplier headquartered in Atlanta. Founded in 1960, it is a full-service dealership representing four world-renowned brands. They sell new and used forklifts, service all makes and models, rent forklifts, and sell parts. They operate seven locations throughout Georgia and Florida.
Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta has been serving the Atlanta area since 1973. With four full-service locations including Lawrenceville, Lithia Springs, Scottdale, and Augusta, they offer forklift sales and service, aerial lift sales and service, parts, operator training, warehouse planning, and fleet management. Their headquarters is located at 325 Horizon Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024.
LiftOne is the authorized Hyster and Yale dealer for the Atlanta market. Their South Atlanta location at 4695 Aviation Parkway offers new and used forklifts, rentals, parts, and service. They serve warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities across South Atlanta. As an authorized Hyster and Yale dealer, they also carry Combilift, Big Joe, Genie, and JLG equipment.
Lilly Company is the area's exclusive Clark Forklift dealer, with a new branch at 785 Great SW Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30336. They offer new and used Clark forklift sales, rentals, and maintenance.
Fork Lift Express has been a trusted provider since 1995, with locations in North and South Metro Atlanta. As an authorized dealer for Tailift and Skyjack, they offer sales, rentals, repairs, and maintenance.
Wolter Atlanta is located at 5635 Gwaltney Dr, Atlanta, GA 30336. They are authorized dealers for Big Joe, CombiLift, and Doosan/Bobcat forklifts, and also offer used equipment from major brands such as Toyota, Komatsu, and Caterpillar.
Forklift Rentals in Atlanta
Atlanta offers flexible forklift rental options to suit short-term projects, seasonal peaks, or long-term operational needs.
Wolter Atlanta offers one of the most diverse forklift rental fleets in the city, including standard forklifts, side-loading and multi-directional forklifts, straddle stackers, reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, and pallet trucks. Rental terms include daily, weekly, and long-term options. Their rental fleet is supported by on-site service and parts.
BigRentz provides rental cost benchmarks for the Atlanta area:
5,000 lb cushion tire warehouse forklift: $150/day, $393/week, $1,007/month
5,000 lb electric cushion tire: $182/day, $468/week, $1,248/month
H&E Rentals has a branch in Villa Rica, serving the metro Atlanta area with rentals of aerial lifts, forklifts, telehandlers, earthmoving equipment, compaction equipment, generators, and more.
United Rentals offers rental and used equipment sales in Atlanta, including forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, and earthmoving equipment.
Forklift Operator Training and Certification
In Georgia, forklift operators must be trained and certified to OSHA standards. Untrained operators can result in expensive OSHA fines.
Forklift Academy offers OSHA-compliant hands-on certification training at their Atlanta location. Pricing ranges from:
Sit-down forklift certification: $395
Stand-up reach forklift certification: $425
Comprehensive package (both): $750
Training is completed in 3–4 hours, combining theory and practical application on actual forklift equipment. Certification is valid for 3 years and an OSHA-accepted photo ID license is issued the same day.
Online certification is also available through providers like CertifyMe.net for $59.95, offering a convenient alternative for employers needing to certify multiple operators quickly.
The bottom line: Atlanta's forklift market is served by major dealers including Ogden Forklifts (since 1960, 7 locations), Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta (since 1973, 4 locations), LiftOne (Hyster/Yale dealer), Lilly Company (Clark dealer), Fork Lift Express (Tailift/Skyjack), and Wolter Atlanta (Big Joe/CombiLift/Bobcat). Rental options range from BigRentz ($150/day for 5,000 lb cushion tire) to Wolter's diverse fleet and H&E Rentals. OSHA-compliant training is available through Forklift Academy ($395 for sit-down, $425 for reach, $750 for both) with same-day certification, or online through CertifyMe.net ($59.95).