In dealing with heavy equipment, safety should always be a prime concern. People operate the forklifts that load and unload trucks, airplanes, and trains. Disaster can strike when a vehicle that is being loaded or unloaded moves or shifts. Wheel chocks lock a vehicles wheels , so the vehicle can not easily move. By design , the weight of the vehicle makes the wheel chock grab the ground harder when motion is attempted. It is an OSHA requirement that trucks have their wheels chocked at all times , and we can help in following that obvious and simple rule.

There are other easier ways of keeping vehicles secured during loading and unloading than using traditional rubber or aluminum wheel chocks. You may well want to consider our automatic trailer locks. With this item, the truck backing up to the lock causes a clamp to be deployed , grabbing the truck’s ICC bar. The truck is now secured with no human intervention. The problem with wheel chocks is that people are required to deploy them , and some folks either don’t mind taking needless risk , or are ignorant of the risks involved in loading or unloading a truck that is not secured. Another item that can be used with wheel chocks is trailer stabilizing jacks. When a trailer is being unloaded , the weight of the trailer is supported by the wheels and the landing gear. If the landing gear is damaged , and spreads , the entire trailer can fall to the ground. A sudden 4 foot drop in the front of a trailer can make disastrous results. Stabilizing jacks are like an additional leg to support the trailer. One simple jack in the front of a spotted trailer (trailer left without cab) will prevent this problem. Of course trailer jacks should always be used with wheel chocks or ICC bar locks as previously described.

Of course wheel chocks are just part of your loading dock equipment requirement. We provide products nationwide for a wide variety of loading dock, shipping room and receiving area applications. We provide find equipment from Penco, Republic, Edsal, Lyons, Durand, Triboro, Vestil and others. Consider us for items such as dock plates, dock boards, platform trucks , conveyors, work benches and lockers. The loading dock area requires material handling equipment of all sorts , and we have the stock, pricing power , and expertise to make your ordering process quick and pain free. Our sale line is 800-209-8798 and a qualified rep is ready now to help with your requirements. Our website also allows you to order online or request a quotation online also. Our online quotes convert to orders with the click of a button , so you never need to call , but always can call for any support you may require. We look forward to handling you valued business in wheel chocks , or whatever other warehouse equipment you may require.