1. Why Dock Levelers Matter

Dock levelers are important because it’s impossible that your dock match the height of every truck that services your loading area. If they don’t, this leaves a gap between your dock and the truck, which can make it cumbersome and dangerous to load at your dock.

Dock levelers form a permanent part of your dock to bridge the gap between the truck and the dock or the warehouse floor.

2. Dock Levelers Should Be Matched to Your Dock 

The right dock leveler choice for your dock will depend on how you use your dock, as well as budget and operation type. The factors you should consider when evaluating your dock usage include –

• Volume of dock use

• Gross amount of weight transferred

• Whether you use a forklift, pallet truck, hand loading, conveyor, or other material handling equipment

• The size of the product you handle

• Your dock and building layout