Norm Creveling (Toyota) and Jim Shoppa preside over the launch.

Toyota Industries Commercial Finance (TICF), a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Global Commercial Finance, based in Dallas, Texas, has partnered with the local Toyota forklift dealer, Shoppa's Material Handling, to create the National Off Lease Equipment Center e-commerce website for the sale, lease or rental of pre-owned late-model used materials handling equipment.

The new e-commerce website will allow end-user customers to purchase, lease or rent recent off-lease used forklifts online, much like trends seen in the automotive and heavy equipment industries. The transaction request will take place online and units will be delivered to the customer's location.

"Toyota forklifts are known for the highest level of performance, productivity, operator safety and lowest cost of ownership," says Norm Creveling, president of Toyota Industries Commercial Finance. "We are excited to offer the public the opportunity to purchase these off-lease high-quality used forklifts through the e-commerce website."

Hundreds of units will immediately be available for the kick-off of the centre, all for sale, lease or rent through the portal.

In addition, a Rental+ program is available for customers seeking a rent-to-own option.