About Frontier Forklifts & Equipment

Houston businesses can’t afford downtime — and Frontier Forklifts is the partner they trust to keep things moving. We lead with service, think beyond the sale, and support every piece of equipment we deliver. Whether you need a repair, a rental, a replacement, or operator training, we help you navigate the forklift frontier with confidence.

Serving Houston’s Forklift & Equipment Needs for Over 20 Years

Frontier Forklifts provides full-service forklift support to businesses across Houston and the surrounding region. For more than 20 years, we’ve helped companies stay productive with dependable solutions that keep their fleets running safely and efficiently.

What We Offer

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The Frontier Difference

Service as Our North Star

We lead with responsiveness, honesty, and follow-through—delivering the kind of service our customers consistently rave about.

Guidance for the Forklift Frontier

We think beyond the sale, helping you plan, maintain, rent, repair, and train so your entire operation stays productive.

Trusted Brands, Backed by Expertise

We represent reputable manufacturers like CLARK, Komatsu, Hangcha, and Donkey—and pair their equipment with real-world support you can count on.

Meet the Frontier Team

Meet the team that brings the Frontier difference to life every day.

Life at Frontier Forklifts

Great service starts with great people. Here’s a glimpse into the culture, camaraderie, and community involvement that fuel our team every day.

Want to join a company that puts service first?

If you take pride in your work and care about helping customers, you’ll fit right in here. Frontier offers a supportive environment where your effort and expertise matter.

Russ Wilkins

President/CEO

Russ Wilkins is the President/CEO of Frontier Forklifts and Service, Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions based in the Houston, Texas area. Since founding the company in 2002, Russ has built Frontier Forklifts into a trusted name focused on integrity and known for exceptional service, quality equipment, and long-term customer relationships. With over 30 years of experience in the material handling industry, Russ brings a deep understanding of warehouse operations, equipment solutions, and customer service excellence leading to an unparalleled level of customer loyalty.  Under Russ’s leadership, Frontier Forklifts has grown significantly, offering a full range of services including forklift sales, rentals, parts, maintenance, training, and fleet management. His commitment to service, safety, and innovation has made Frontier a preferred partner for companies across Texas and beyond. Russ is also extremely passionate about developing people and fostering a company culture built on accountability, teamwork, and long-term growth. 

Jim Pierson

Company Controller

Jim Pierson is the Financial Controller at Frontier Forklifts and Service, Inc. His professional experience includes 25 years of upper-level accounting responsibilities and 7 years serving as Executive Director for two non-profit entities. Working well with lateral managers in achieving unparallelled customer satisfaction is Jim’s top ambition. In addition, Jim thrives on sharing practical knowledge with fellow employees and coaching them to achieve success in their interactions with customers.

Brian Harris

General Manager

Brian Harris, General Manager of Frontier Forklifts, has 44 years of experience in the forklift industry and over 11 years with Frontier Forklifts.  He started his career in the material handling industry in 1981 in Odessa, Texas and has been intricately involved in all areas of forklift dealerships as owner or management for over 40 years. Brian has been involved in growing several dealerships during his tenure in the industry.   His knowledge of growth strategies and operational efficiencies for different sizes of dealerships has proven beneficial to start-up dealerships and established dealerships wanting to grow their business base. Brian has been involved in MHEDA since 1995 and has forged many strong business alliances and friendships through this national association.  He was recently recognized by Clark Forklift as the 2024 Sales Manager of North America. 

Raelee Wilkins

Operations Analyst

As the Operations Analyst at Frontier Forklifts and Service, Inc., Raelee Wilkins oversees the interdepartmental processes and procedures that are essential to making the company run smoothly and effectively. Raelee attended The University of Texas at Austin where she graduated with honors earning both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. With a background in economics, finance, and tax consulting, Raelee brings a unique perspective when it comes to analyzing systems and implementing improvements that are focused on increasing efficiency and quality in the world of material handling. Raelee is known for her love of excel spreadsheets and making sure everyone else learns to love them, too.