Quick facts
| Who enforces in Texas | Federal OSHA — OSHA State Plans |
|---|---|
| Rule that applies | Federal 29 CFR 1910.178 — formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of each operator's performance in the workplace. |
| Nearest listed office | OSHA Dallas (Richardson) and Fort Worth area offices (official list) |
| Local jobs | 34,650 operators, mean $22.92/hr, Dallas-Fort Worth metro (BLS, May 2025) |
| Where | Online, available to workers and employers in Dallas. No local classroom or office. |
| Price | $69 per operator; team seats $49, $45, $42, $39 or $35 by volume |
| Certificate | Same day after you pass the final exam |
| Wallet card | Printed and mailed to you |
| Spanish | Yes — full course, exam and certificate. Página en español |
What are the forklift rules in Dallas?
Federal OSHA enforces workplace safety for private employers in Texas; Texas has no OSHA-approved state plan for private-sector workers (OSHA State Plans).
Federal 29 CFR 1910.178 — formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of each operator's performance in the workplace.
What is specific to Dallas?
Dallas-Fort Worth has two federal OSHA area offices: Dallas, located in Richardson, and Fort Worth. Both enforce the same federal forklift rule, 29 CFR 1910.178, because Texas has no state plan for private employers.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is the largest metro for industrial truck operator jobs in our data set, at about 34,650 jobs with a mean wage of $22.92 an hour (BLS May 2025). Fort Worth workers use the same online course and follow the same steps as workers in Dallas.
Source for the job figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051).
How do you get forklift certified in Dallas?
OSHA says employers "must certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated," and that formal instruction may include "interactive computer learning" (OSHA eTool). That is how the four steps below fit together for Dallas operators.
- 1. Take the online course: formal instruction on forklift classes 1–6, stability, loads, inspections and site hazards, at your own pace, in English or Spanish.
- 2. Pass the final exam: free retakes, and a digital certificate the same day you pass.
- 3. Complete the hands-on evaluation with your employer, on the trucks and at the site where you will work. We provide the evaluation form.
- 4. Your employer certifies the training and evaluation; your wallet card arrives by mail.
How can Dallas employers train a team?
Dallas employers can buy team seats at $49, $45, $42, $39 or $35 per seat depending on volume, assign workers from an employer dashboard, and track self-paced progress, exam results and certificates in one place.
Crews can take the course in Spanish or English, and the employer dashboard keeps records you can download. The employer still conducts and documents the hands-on evaluation at your site.
Start forklift training online
Self-paced forklift operator training for classes 1–6 is $69 per operator, with team pricing from $49 per seat at 50+ seats. Pay with just your email, sign in, and start in minutes.