Dock Plates, Dock Boards and Ramps
Bridge the gap between dock and trailer, or load where there is no dock at all.
Aluminum Dock Plates
36 to 72 in wide · up to 18,700 lbs
Curb-free aluminum plates for hand trucks and pallet jacks. 80 sizes.
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Aluminum Dock Boards
54 to 72 in wide · 4,000 to 20,000 lbs
Curbed boards built for forklifts and powered pallet trucks. 69 sizes.
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Dock Ramp Combinations
Height differences over 11 in
A rigid ramp paired with a plate or board when the gap is too steep.
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Aluminum Walk Ramps
6 to 16 ft · 1,000 to 2,500 lbs
Non-slip walk ramps from the pavement to a truck for foot traffic and hand trucks.
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Aluminum Twin Ramps
8 to 24 ft · 5,500 to 7,000 lbs
Pairs of vehicle ramps for driving into a trailer or raised building.
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Aluminum Wheel Risers
6 to 12 in rise · 18 and 24 in wide
Raise a low trailer to dock height for single, dual or tandem axles.
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Mobile Yard Ramps
11,000 to 25,000 lbs · 30 or 36 ft
Mobile or stationary forklift ramps that turn a yard into a loading dock.
See models →Trailer Safety and Wheel Chocks
Keep trailers from rolling, tipping or creeping away from the dock while forklifts work inside.
Trailer Stabilizing Jacks and Stands
100,000 lb support
Ratchet jacks and self-levelling stands for the nose of uncoupled trailers.
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Rubber Wheel Chocks
Handle or steel ring on back
Reinforced rubber chocks that grip wet or dry pavement.
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Rubber Chocks with Side Handle or Eyebolt
8 × 9 × 6 in
Rubber chocks with a side handle or eyebolt for a security chain.
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Ice Chocks
Toothed steel base
Formed steel chocks that bite into snow and ice all winter.
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Laminated Rubber Chocks
Up to 40,000 lbs
Laminated rubber and steel chocks for heavy utility trucks.
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Aluminum Wheel Chocks
Non-sparking · 3 sizes
Light, strong chocks that resist oil, salt and corrosion.
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Urethane Wheel Chocks
Safety orange
Highly visible urethane chock with a moulded-in chain hole.
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Iron Wheel Chocks
Ductile iron
Heavy iron chocks in safety yellow or blue for the toughest jobs.
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Heavy-Duty Urethane Wheel Chocks
Tires up to 105 in
Large chocks for mining, construction and ground support equipment.
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Wheel Chock Wall Brackets
Fits chocks up to 10 in
Wall bracket that stores the chock beside every dock door.
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18 ft Wheel Chock Security Chain with Hook
18 ft with hook
Chain the chock to the dock so it never walks away.
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10 x 14 in Wheel Chock Caution Signs
English and French
10 × 14 in vinyl signs reminding drivers to chock wheels.
See models →Dock Bumpers and Wall Protection
Absorb trailer impact at the dock and protect walls, corners, doorways and equipment from forklifts.
Laminated Rubber Dock Bumpers
4, 6 and 9 in projections
Laminated rubber bumpers that absorb over 80% of impact. 23 sizes.
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Steel-Faced Laminated Dock Bumpers
3/8 in steel face
For docks that see air-ride trailers and yard jockeys. 3-year warranty.
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Molded Rubber Dock Bumpers
13 × 10 and 18 × 10 in
Economical moulded rubber bumpers that resist tearing and freezing.
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Extruded Rubber D-Shaped Dock Fenders
12 to 36 in long
D-shaped rubber fenders with concealed hardware.
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Polyethylene Corner Protectors
21 and 42 in
Yellow HDPE guards for wall corners and doorways.
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Polyethylene Wall Protectors
42 in long
HDPE wall guards that take scrapes from forklifts and carts.
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Soft-Edge Flexible Warning Guards
8 profiles
Black and yellow foam guards for low beams, rack edges and corners.
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Low-Profile Steel Safety Guards
18 and 42 in high
4 × 4 in steel tube guards for doors, panels and machinery.
See models →Loading Dock Lights
Light up the inside of the trailer so drivers can see what they are loading.
LED Loading Dock Lights
14 W and 18 W LED
Energy-saving LED heads, 24 to 90 in arms, 5-year warranty.
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Loading Dock Lights
PAR-38 LED lamps
Swing-arm lights with metal or polycarbonate heads, plus replacement parts.
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Flexible-Arm Dock Loading Lights
Shock-absorbing arm
The arm gives way if a door or forklift hits it, then springs back.
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50 W LED Dock Light with Stainless Cage
50 W · 5,500 lumens
High-output LED light with a stainless steel cage.
See models →Cargo Control and Floor Safety
Secure loads inside the trailer and keep the dock floor clear and safe.
Locking Cargo Bars
90 to 105 in
Locking steel or aluminum bars that brace loads between trailer walls.
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Aluminum Decking and Shoring Beams
2,000 lb WLL
Aluminum decking beams for 96 and 102 in trailers.
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E-Track Logistic Track
10 ft galvanized steel
Logistic track for straps, bars and decking beams.
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Aluminum Hose and Cable Crossover
2,000 lbs
Aluminum tread plate crossover that protects hoses and cables.
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Articulating Cable Protectors
Up to 32,000 lbs
Snap-together protectors that turn corners.
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Pallet Buster
Dual prying action
Break down pallets quickly with a built-in nail puller.
See models →Dock Plates, Boards and Ramps Compared
Not sure which one you need? Start here, then open the product page for the full selection chart.
| Product | Used with | Capacity | Size range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dock plate | Hand trucks, pallet jacks | Up to 18,700 lbs axle | 36 to 72 in wide | Light loads and tight turns; no curbs |
| Dock board | Forklifts, powered pallet trucks | 4,000 to 20,000 lbs axle | 54 to 72 in wide | Daily forklift traffic; curbs prevent run-off |
| Dock ramp combination | Forklifts, pallet trucks | 6,000 to 20,000 lbs axle | Over 11 in height difference | Gaps too steep for a plate or board |
| Walk ramp | People, hand trucks | 1,000 to 2,500 lbs | 6 to 16 ft long | Deliveries from a truck to the pavement |
| Twin ramps | Cars, pickups, small equipment | 5,500 to 7,000 lbs | 8 to 24 ft long | Driving vehicles into trailers |
| Wheel risers | Trucks and trailers | By axle setup | 6 to 12 in rise | Trailers that sit too low for the dock |
| Yard ramp | Forklifts | 11,000 to 25,000 lbs | 30 or 36 ft long | Loading where there is no dock |
How to Choose Dock Equipment
- Measure the height differenceMeasure from the dock to the trailer floor at its highest and lowest, loaded and empty.
- Know your axle loadAdd the weight of the forklift and its heaviest load, then choose a capacity above it.
- Plates for hand trucks, boards for forkliftsCurbs on dock boards add strength and stop wheels from running off.
- Keep slopes gentlePick a longer plate, board or ramp so the slope stays comfortable for your equipment.
- Chock every trailerStore a chock on a wall bracket beside each door so drivers always use it.
- Protect the buildingBumpers at the dock face, plus guards at corners, doors and racks, prevent costly repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a dock plate and a dock board?
Dock plates have no raised curbs, so they are lighter, cost less and are easier to manoeuvre on. They suit hand trucks, pallet jacks and lighter loads. Dock boards have raised side curbs that add strength and keep equipment from running off the edge, so choose a dock board for forklifts and powered pallet trucks.
How do I choose the right size of dock board or dock plate?
Measure the height difference between the dock and the truck bed, and note the heaviest axle load that will cross: the equipment plus its load. Longer plates and boards handle bigger height differences at a gentler slope. Send us your numbers and we will match a part number from our selection charts.
What if the height difference is more than 11 inches?
A standard plate or board gets too steep beyond about 11 in. Use a dock ramp combination, which adds a rigid ramp section, or raise the trailer with wheel risers.
When do I need a yard ramp instead of a dock board?
A dock board bridges a dock and a trailer. A yard ramp replaces the dock completely: forklifts drive from the ground up into the trailer. Yard ramps are ideal for buildings without docks, for extra capacity when docks are full, or for loading in the yard.
Do I need wheel chocks and trailer stands?
Wheel chocks stop a trailer from rolling or creeping away from the dock, and trailer stands support the nose of an uncoupled trailer so it cannot tip forward as a forklift drives in. Both are widely required in workplace safety programs for loading docks. Use a chock on every trailer at the dock, and a stand whenever the trailer is not coupled to a tractor.
Laminated or steel-faced dock bumpers?
Laminated rubber bumpers absorb over 80% of the impact and suit most docks. If your dock sees air-ride trailers or yard jockeys that move up and down against the bumper, steel-faced bumpers resist that grinding wear and last much longer.
Are LED dock lights worth it?
Yes, for most docks. LED heads use a fraction of the power of old spot lamps, stay cool to the touch and last about 60,000 hours, so you replace bulbs far less often.
Can you build custom sizes?
Yes. Dock plates, dock boards, walk ramps, wheel risers and yard ramps can be built to custom widths, lengths and capacities, and in steel as well as aluminum. Tell us what you need and we will quote it.
Need help sizing a dock board or ramp?
Send us the height difference, the width you need and the heaviest load that will cross, and we will recommend the right equipment and send a quote.