Loading and receiving docks are designed to facilitate smooth and efficient handling of shipping materials. Most docks have three basic machines to ensure this process is as productive as possible—trucks, forklifts, and cargo lines.

WHAT WORKERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOADING DOCKS

After a semi-truck arrives, the driver drops off the trailer and heads on to their next assignment. Once disconnected from the truck, trailer creep may occur. This is where the trailer "creeps" away from the dock if its wheels are blocked or otherwise restrained, resulting in a gap between the dock and the trailer. Trailer creep also occurs each time […]