McCoy’s settles Ultimate Forklift Championship
McCoy’s Building Supply recently held the Ultimate Forklift Challenge Championship at its headquarters in San Marcos, Texas.
With 10 competitors battling it out, the contest saw Gabriel Martinez – a delivery driver at McCoy’s Brownwood location – take the top honors.
Baylen Horton, a yard crew member from the Gonzales store captured 2nd place while Mario Martinez, a yard crew member at McCoy’s Weslaco store, placed 3rd.
McCoy’s held store and regional competitions in 5 states to narrow down their 1,739 certified forklift-drivers to 10 elite challengers. Participants took a written test before attempting the obstacle courses, which increased in difficulty throughout the challenge.
The final course was the most elaborate with drivers facing challenges that mimicked wet pavement and tight corners. Finalists were cheered on by a group of around 75 spectators and everyone was treated to a lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers after the winners were announced.
“It was so special to watch the incredible skills of the most proficient forklift operators in the company,” shared David Strom, director of Loss Prevention and Operations Support. “The talent these operators displayed throughout the course was amazing. This was a group effort, with virtually every department at McCoy’s contributing to a successful event.”
McCoy’s Building Supply operates 87 stores, 3 distribution facilities, and 2 millwork facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico.
With 10 competitors battling it out, the contest saw Gabriel Martinez – a delivery driver at McCoy’s Brownwood location – take the top honors.
Baylen Horton, a yard crew member from the Gonzales store captured 2nd place while Mario Martinez, a yard crew member at McCoy’s Weslaco store, placed 3rd.
McCoy’s held store and regional competitions in 5 states to narrow down their 1,739 certified forklift-drivers to 10 elite challengers. Participants took a written test before attempting the obstacle courses, which increased in difficulty throughout the challenge.
The final course was the most elaborate with drivers facing challenges that mimicked wet pavement and tight corners. Finalists were cheered on by a group of around 75 spectators and everyone was treated to a lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers after the winners were announced.
“It was so special to watch the incredible skills of the most proficient forklift operators in the company,” shared David Strom, director of Loss Prevention and Operations Support. “The talent these operators displayed throughout the course was amazing. This was a group effort, with virtually every department at McCoy’s contributing to a successful event.”
McCoy’s Building Supply operates 87 stores, 3 distribution facilities, and 2 millwork facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and New Mexico.