Dock Plates / Boards
Used for bridging trailer-to-dock gaps in warehouses and loading yards, our wide variety of dock plates and dock boards are made from durable steel or aluminum and come in a wide range of sizes and weight capacities. For a permanent, retractable bridge from dock to trailer, check out our high-quality steel dock levelers.
Dock Plates vs. Dock Boards: What's the Difference?
Dock Plates vs. Dock Boards: What's the Difference?
Create a Buffer
Use these products to prevent small accidents and mitigate damage in your loading area.
- Rubber bumpers prevent damage to trailers as they back up
- Wall and corner guards reduce the impact of a hit as well as minor structure damage
- Heavy-duty wheel chocks prevent vehicles from rolling into other objects
- Bollards buffer tight driving areas and loading zones
- Machine guards take accidental hits much better than expensive equipment
- Guard rails keep pedestrians sequestered from warehouse traffic
Dock Plates Vs. Dock Boards
Both have legs to prevent them from slipping out of place between the dock and truck, however dock plates are for lighter use and can be moved by one or two people, whereas dock boards are designed with curbs and handle heavier weights. They can only be moved with a forklift.