The invention discloses a remote forklift monitoring system based on Internet of Things. The system comprises a forklift terminal and a remote monitoring terminal, wherein the forklift terminal and the remote monitoring terminal are in both-way connection through a wireless transceiver, a master controller, a single chip microcomputer, a photoelectric coupler, a data selector, a CAN controller, aDC power isolator and a DC power converter are arranged in the forklift terminal; an RFID reader, a fingerprint acquisition unit and a password input unit are connected onto the master controller, themaster controller consists of a GPS module, an LED alarm module, a lithium battery, a GPRS signal transmission module, an RFID card reader module, an SIM holder, an ROM, an RAM flash memory, a TF holder, a WIFI communication module and a BT communication module. Start authentication is realized through the RFID reader and the fingerprint acquisition unit, a forklift is strictly managed, operationof the vehicle by uncertificated and non-professional people is avoided, forklift accidents are reduced, a maintainer can determine fault property and parts quickly and accurately, and the safety canbe further improved.