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title: Hodge Blog
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# Hodge Blog

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-groundbreak-86253.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-breaks-ground-for-new-material-handling-branch-in-dubuque)

## [HODGE BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW MATERIAL HANDLING BRANCH IN DUBUQUE](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-breaks-ground-for-new-material-handling-branch-in-dubuque)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-101416-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/know-the-risks-improve-the-outcomes-forklift-safety-starts-with-awareness)

## [KNOW THE RISKS. IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES: FORKLIFT SAFETY STARTS WITH AWARENESS](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/know-the-risks-improve-the-outcomes-forklift-safety-starts-with-awareness)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hub-waterloo-announcement-v3.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-expands-relationship-with-john-deere-in-waterloo)

## [HODGE EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH JOHN DEERE IN WATERLOO](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-expands-relationship-with-john-deere-in-waterloo)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/HODGE-JD-Partner-02-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-earns-partner-level-supplier-2025)

## [HODGE EARNS RECOGNITION AS A JOHN DEERE "PARTNER-LEVEL SUPPLIER"](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-earns-partner-level-supplier-2025)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-101416-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/protecting-what-matters-most-your-team)

## [PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST: YOUR TEAM](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/protecting-what-matters-most-your-team)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/woman-owned-business-v2.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-becomes-a-certified-women-owned-business)

## [HODGE BECOMES A CERTIFIED WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-becomes-a-certified-women-owned-business)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-solid-pneumatic-tires-00015.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/upgrade-smarter-with-the-hodge-trade-in-program)

## [UPGRADE SMARTER WITH THE HODGE TRADE-IN PROGRAM](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/upgrade-smarter-with-the-hodge-trade-in-program)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/2026_MHEDAMVPCOVER.png) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-earns-mheda-mvp-for-11th-time)

## [HODGE EARNS MHEDA MVP FOR 11TH TIME](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-earns-mheda-mvp-for-11th-time)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/org-announcment-header-v3.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/readying-hodge-for-whats-next)

## [READYING HODGE FOR WHAT'S NEXT](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/readying-hodge-for-whats-next)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/data-tag-on-forklift-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/data-tags-and-attachments)

## [WHY UP-TO-DATE DATA TAGS MATTER, ESPECIALLY WHEN ADDING ATTACHMENTS](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/data-tags-and-attachments)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/Ding-Bell-Winner-Lindsay.png) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/lindsay-mcelmeel-awarded-with-2025-ding-bell-service-loyalty-award)

## [Lindsay McElmeel Awarded with 2025 Ding Bell Service & Loyalty Award](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/lindsay-mcelmeel-awarded-with-2025-ding-bell-service-loyalty-award)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/Jordan_and_Michael_Fullan.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/a-legacy-of-commitment-to-dubuque)

## [A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT TO DUBUQUE](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/a-legacy-of-commitment-to-dubuque)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-days-of-caring-6752-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-sponsors-days-of-caring-innovation-session)

## [HODGE SPONSORS DUBUQUE DAYS OF CARING INNOVATION SESSION](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-sponsors-days-of-caring-innovation-session)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/justin-mike-marty-company-announcement-v2.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-vice-president-appointments)

## [HODGE Announces Vice President Appointments](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-vice-president-appointments)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/MHEDAMVP_2025.png) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-10-years)

## [HODGE AWARDED MHEDA MVP AWARD FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-10-years)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/Screenshot_2024-12-11_at_5.32.43%20PM.png) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/josh-strong-awarded-ding-bell-award-2024)

## [Josh Strong Awarded with 2024 Ding Bell Service & Loyalty Award](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/josh-strong-awarded-ding-bell-award-2024)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-102241.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-acquires-benson-warehouse-operation)

## [HODGE Expands Footprint in North Carolina with New Operation in Benson](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-acquires-benson-warehouse-operation)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hq-ribbon-cutting-155617.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/new-hq-ribbon-cutting)

## [Ribbon Cutting Marks the Grand Opening of HODGE's New Headquarters](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/new-hq-ribbon-cutting)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/ButchHodge_Remembering.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/remembering-butch-hodge)

## [Remembering Butch Hodge: A Legacy of Family and Community](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/remembering-butch-hodge)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/IMG_1948.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-leadership-transition-fourth-generation-takes-the-helm-0)

## [HODGE GIVES BACK: ELECTRIC PALLET JACK DONATED TO VETERAN’S FREEDOM CENTER](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-leadership-transition-fourth-generation-takes-the-helm-0)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-hub-blog-MHEDA-image-v1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2024)

## [HODGE EARNS 9th consecutive Most Valuable Parnter AWARD from mheda](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2024)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-95629.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/austin-strain-ding-bell-award-2023)

## [HODGE Awards Austin Strain 2023 Ding Bell Service & Loyalty Award](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/austin-strain-ding-bell-award-2023)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/400%20Ice%20Harbor%20Dr_2-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/announcing-promotions-and-role-advancements-at-hodge-0)

## [HODGE UNVEILS PLANS FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS BUILDING](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/announcing-promotions-and-role-advancements-at-hodge-0)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-leadership-update.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/announcing-promotions-and-role-advancements-at-hodge)

## [Announcing Promotions and Role Advancements at HODGE](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/announcing-promotions-and-role-advancements-at-hodge)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/tim-zach-jordan-hodge.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-leadership-transition-fourth-generation-takes-the-helm)

## [HODGE Announces Leadership Transition: Fourth Generation Takes the Helm](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-leadership-transition-fourth-generation-takes-the-helm)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hdg-holiday-120222-27402.jpeg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/vince-heyer-ding-bell-award-2018-0)

## [HODGE Awards Tom Stoffel 2022 Ding Bell Service & Loyalty Award](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/vince-heyer-ding-bell-award-2018-0)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/exec-announcement.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-prepares-for-generational-advancement)

## [HODGE Prepares for Generational Advancement](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-prepares-for-generational-advancement)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/warehouse-safety.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/how-can-docks-make-a-warehouse-more-energy-efficient)

## [How Can Docks Make a Warehouse More Energy Efficient?](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/how-can-docks-make-a-warehouse-more-energy-efficient)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-battery-power-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/lithium-ion-batteries-for-material-handling-equipment)

## [Lithium-Ion Batteries for Material Handling Equipment](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/lithium-ion-batteries-for-material-handling-equipment)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/factory-cat-scrubbber-res.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/industrial-cleaning-equipment-is-it-worth-the-cost)

## [INDUSTRIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT – Is it worth the cost?](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/industrial-cleaning-equipment-is-it-worth-the-cost)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/value-trade-in.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/what-is-my-forklift-equipment-worth)

## [How much is my used forklift equipment worth?](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/what-is-my-forklift-equipment-worth)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/whatever-it-takes.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/whatever-it-takes-quality-service-guarantee)

## [WHATEVER IT TAKES Quality Service Guarantee](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/whatever-it-takes-quality-service-guarantee)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-equipment-rentals.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/reasons-to-rent-a-forklift)

## [Top 4 Reasons to Rent Equipment and Attachments](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/reasons-to-rent-a-forklift)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/man-on-forklift-at-hodge-material-handling.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/things-to-consider-when-buying-used-equipment)

## [5 Things to Consider When Buying Used Equipment.](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/things-to-consider-when-buying-used-equipment)

## [Committed to Protecting our Customers & Employees](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/committed-to-protecting-our-customers-and-employees)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/lp-vs-electric-pro-con.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/pro-con-electric-vs-lp-gas-forklifts)

## [PRO/CON: Electric vs. LP Gas Forklifts](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/pro-con-electric-vs-lp-gas-forklifts)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-forklift-line-up.webp) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/buy-lease-or-rent-forklift)

## [BUY, LEASE, OR RENT – WHICH PURCHASING OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR NEXT FORKLIFT?](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/buy-lease-or-rent-forklift)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/mvp-award.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2021)

## [HODGE RECEIVES MVP AWARD FROM INDUSTRY’S TRADE ASSOCIATION](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2021)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/saints_mastheads-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-sponsors-military-appreciation-month)

## [HODGE Partners with Dubuque Fighting Saints to Support Local Military](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-sponsors-military-appreciation-month)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/warehouse-safety.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/5-tips-to-keep-your-warehouse-safe-and-efficient-this-winter)

## [5 Tips to Keep Your Warehouse Safe and Efficient this Winter](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/5-tips-to-keep-your-warehouse-safe-and-efficient-this-winter)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/hodge-innovation-space-cal.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-launches-innovation-partnership-with-creative-adventure-lab)

## [Hodge Launches Innovation Partnership with Creative Adventure Lab](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-launches-innovation-partnership-with-creative-adventure-lab)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/ding-bell-2018-winner-vince-heyer.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/vince-heyer-ding-bell-award-2018)

## [HODGE AWARDS VINCE HEYER AS 2018 RECIPIENT OF THE DING BELL AWARD](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/vince-heyer-ding-bell-award-2018)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/tmbr-hodge-graphic.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-supports-tmbr-new-trail-development)

## [Hodge Supports TMBR and New Trail Development for Tri-state area](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-supports-tmbr-new-trail-development)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/IMG_4990.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-platinum-winner-unicarriers-aftermarket-excellence-program)

## [Hodge is Platinum Level Winner of UniCarriers Aftermarket Excellence Program](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-platinum-winner-unicarriers-aftermarket-excellence-program)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/Hodge-Grant-Presentation_web.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-honors-late-beverly-bev-hodge-endowment-to-support-public-schools)

## [Hodge Honors Late Beverly "Bev" Hodge with Endowment to Support Public Schools](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-honors-late-beverly-bev-hodge-endowment-to-support-public-schools)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/blog_mastheads_tailift-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-appointed-authorized-tailift-dealer)

## [Hodge Appointed Authorized Tailift Dealer](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-appointed-authorized-tailift-dealer)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/sellick_blog_image.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/authorized-sellick-dealer)

## [Hodge Appointed Authorized Sellick Equipment Dealer](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/authorized-sellick-dealer)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/blog_mastheads.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2018)

## [HODGE WINS INDUSTRY AWARD FOR  BUSINESS EXCELLENCE](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-receives-mvp-status-2018)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/section-179-tax-deduction-blog-head_v1.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/special-tax-deduction-for-qualifying-equipment-purchases)

## [Special Tax Deduction for Qualifying Equipment Purchases](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/special-tax-deduction-for-qualifying-equipment-purchases)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/clark-breast-cancer-graphic-v2.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hope)

## [Hodge Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Forklift Rental Fundraiser](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hope)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/DSC02773.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-new-structure-to-executive-management-team)

## [HODGE Announces New Structure to Executive Management Team to leverage synergy between divisions](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hodge-announces-new-structure-to-executive-management-team)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/forklifts-in-warehouse.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/how-often-should-a-forklift-be-serviced)

## [How often should you schedule forklift maintenance visits?](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/how-often-should-a-forklift-be-serviced)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/avoid-forklift-repairs.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/the-real-cost-of-downtime-and-how-to-avoid-it-with-proper-forklift-repair)

## [The Real cost of forklift repair and how to avoid it](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/the-real-cost-of-downtime-and-how-to-avoid-it-with-proper-forklift-repair)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/forklift-maintenance-safety.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/make-forklift-safety-a-priority-with-a-maintenance-plan)

## [Make forklift safety a priority with a maintenance plan](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/make-forklift-safety-a-priority-with-a-maintenance-plan)

[![](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/hubfs/save-forklift-maintenance.jpg) ](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/five-ways-to-save-money-on-forklift-maintenance)

## [5 Ways to Save Money on Forklift Maintenance](https://blog.hodgecompany.com/five-ways-to-save-money-on-forklift-maintenance)

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