Dock equipment bridges the gap between truck bed and warehouse floor. Dock boards (steel or aluminum) for occasional use; dock plates (steel) for higher cycle; dock levelers (mechanical or hydraulic) for built-in installations; yard ramps for delivery to non-dock locations. Wheel chocks are a common safety practice for truck-trailer separation. Vestil dominates this category in our Miami stock — they manufacture the broadest single-brand catalog.
Specifications
| Dock boards (forklift) | 10,000 lb common (aluminum), up to 20,000 lb (steel); ~2× forklift weight |
|---|---|
| Dock plates (hand truck / pallet jack) | 1,600–6,600 lb capacity (Bluff line) |
| Yard ramps | 16,000–30,000 lb forklift-rated |
| Documentation | Contact our team for official manufacturer documentation and specifications. |
Common Applications
- Truck-loading and unloading at warehouse docks
- Cross-dock transfer operations
- Yard ramps for delivery to ground-level facilities
- Cold-chain (refrigerated trailer to chiller) transfers
- Wheel-chocking and trailer separation
When to Choose Dock Equipment
- Truck-bed-to-warehouse height differential exists at every receiving operation
- Operation handles 5+ truck arrivals per day (justifies dock plates over boards)
- Built-in dock leveler is missing or non-functional (yard ramp interim solution)
- Wheel-chocking is part of your receiving safety routine (most receiving operations)
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