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Loading Solutions

Dock Ramps

  • Standard widths up to 120" and up to 30,000lb capacity 
  • Low maintenance
  • Safe Handling - Safety chains and brackets included to prevent loading dock ramps from sliding
  • 7" safety curb to prevent runoff during loading process

These are not permanent structures like concrete ramps you can adjust which dock door you choose to have ramp access to.

Yard Ramps

  • Standard width of 70"/84"/96" and up to 30,000lb capacity

Mobile dock ramps for easy access from your parking lot into the back of truck/trailer

Dock Plates

  • For easy transitions between loading/unloading applications.
  • Engineered plates to maximize efficiency by allowing heavy equipment to operate into a freight bed or box truck.


Portable Docks

Portable dock stations to create a dock platform for your certain applications. This combines well with ramps or dock boards/railboards/plates to ensure extra room and efficiency for all your loading applications.

Additional Ramps

  • Stage Ramps (pedestrian)
  • Van Ramps (pedestrian with applications to support manual loading/unloading)
  • Walkboards
  • Twin Lock / Split Ramps - Example: Vehicle loading/unloading to back of trailer/box vehicle. *Light duty up to 6,000lb *Heavy duty up to 7,500 lb 

Truck Restraints

 

  • Prevent Accidents: Primarily designed to prevent accidents caused by truck movement. This includes: 
    • "Dock Walks": The truck slowly creeping away from the dock due to loading/unloading momentum, creating a dangerous gap. 
    • Early Departure: The truck driver accidentally or intentionally pulling away before the loading/unloading process is complete. 
    • Trailer Pop-Up or Up-Ending: The trailer tipping upward due to uneven loading or shifting cargo.
  • Improve Safety for Workers: Protects workers on the dock and inside the truck from injuries caused by sudden truck movement. 
  • Prevent Cargo Damage: Minimizes the risk of damage to cargo during loading and unloading. 

How it Works:

  • Engaging the Restraint: The restraint mechanism (usually a hook or barrier) physically connects to the truck's rear impact guard (RIG). This prevents the truck from moving away from the dock. 
  • Types of Restraints: 
    • Mechanical: Manually operated by the dock worker. 
    • Powered: Operated using hydraulics or electric motors for easier engagement and disengagement. 
  • Communication Systems: Many restraints include light signals (red/green) to communicate the status of the restraint (engaged/disengaged) between the dock worker and the truck driver. 

Benefits of Using Truck Restraints:

  • Enhanced Safety: Significantly reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. 
  • Increased Productivity: Prevents delays caused by accidents or the need to reposition the truck. 
  • Reduced Cargo Damage: Protects valuable cargo from damage during loading/unloading. 
  • Improved Worker Morale: Creates a safer working environment for dock workers.

By using truck restraints, businesses can create a safer and more efficient loading dock environment, minimizing the risk of accidents and improving overall safety.