Valley Industrial Trucks, Inc (VIT), a full-service material handling company serving Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026 with continued business growth and recognition from long-time partner CLARK Material Handling Company.
Established in 1956 on Youngstown-Poland Road, VIT has grown from a small local operation into a leading provider of material handling equipment and services. The company operates locations in Youngstown and Akron and offers a broad range of products and services, including forklifts, aerial lifts, utility vehicles, attachments and warehouse storage solutions.
VIT provides equipment sales and rentals along with parts, maintenance, repairs and operator training. The company has remained an authorized CLARK dealer since its founding, making the partnership a key part of its seven-decade history. The anniversary year comes with a major industry achievement. VIT has received the CLARK Masters Award for its performance in 2025, placing the company among the Top 5 CLARK dealers in North America. The recognition also makes VIT a finalist for the CLARK Dealer of the Year award, with the winner scheduled to be announced at an upcoming industry meeting.
The CLARK Masters Award recognises dealers for performance across several areas, including truck sales, parts sales, warranty support, technician and sales training, and customer service. The award reflects VIT’s focus on supporting customers throughout the life of their material handling equipment.
A VIT spokesperson said the company’s 70-year journey and the CLARK recognition reflect the commitment of its employees, customers and business partners. The company remains focused on providing reliable equipment, responsive service and solutions that help businesses improve workplace efficiency, safety and productivity.
Over the past seven decades, VIT has built its business around understanding the needs of customers across industrial and commercial operations. Its product and service portfolio enables customers to source equipment, replacement parts, maintenance support and operator training through a single provider.
The company’s long-standing relationship with CLARK has also helped VIT provide customers with access to established material handling equipment and technical support. As VIT enters its eighth decade, the company plans to build on its regional presence while continuing to invest in customer service, employee training and material handling solutions.
The 70th anniversary marks an important milestone for VIT, while the CLARK Masters Award provides further recognition of the company’s performance and commitment to customers. Together, the achievements highlight VIT’s long-term presence in the material handling industry and its continued focus on serving businesses across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
