Winners in today’s event were: Gage Colandres (First), Kyle Solomon (Second) and Matt Brown (Third)

Forklift Derby 2022

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Today marks the second annual Reynolds Forklift Derby.  The Derby contestants had to complete and pass the written test portion of their recertification.  Contenders then had to drive the Derby obstacle course and be scored based on three criteria: safety, smooth driving, and time.  The times and competitive driving were a close race.

The top 15 contenders, selected on October 7th out of 48 employees, are: Matt Brown, Gage Colondres, Smurf Crummer, Josh Gibb, Justice Grayson, Philip Malaun, Michael Newell, Mitch Patterson, Josh Roberts, Scott Rose, Kyle Solomon, Matt Stancell, DeJondra Tucker, Joe Wells, and Craig Weymouth.

Winners in today’s event were: Gage Colandres (First), Kyle Solomon (Second) and Matt Brown (Third)

Prizes for today’s race were sponsored by Southeast Industrial Forklifts, Atlantic Packaging, Gloves Plus, Shamrock Technologies, Hood Container, Nesco Staffing, Marketplace Staffing, Carolina Pallets.  Thanks to all our sponsors, contenders, organizers, and spectators!


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