Ground Mounted Trailer Support
Be ready for the automated dock of the future
THE PERMANENTLY POSITIONED, NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND® TRAILER SUPPORT
Among the most dangerous areas in the workplace, the loading dock is evolving with automated systems and solutions for efficiency and safety.
A major safety policy upgrade, being implemented at many organizations, is to eliminate foot traffic in the busy and hazardous loading dock approach. The Ground Mounted Trailer Support (GMTS), featuring loading-dock-of-the-future automation, offers an extraordinary solution.
Trailer stands, so important in the prevention of trailer collapse, typically require a worker in the dock approach to deploy/retrieve the device.
The GMTS’s patented innovative design has the unit permanently positioned in the dock approach, in a retracted state. Like a low-profile speed bump, the incoming trailer passes over the retracted device. When the cab detaches and departs, with a push of a button from inside the dock, the GMTS rises to meet the underside of the trailer in a matter of seconds.
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Simply Installed, Permanently Positioned
Self Adjusting to Any Trailer Height
Push Button Operation
TRAILER COLLAPSE PREVENTION
Preventing Catastrophe
Trailer collapse is, undeniably, a loading dock nightmare. Whether caused by aged, weakened landing gear or an imbalance created by a forklift maneuvering within, when a trailer rolls or collapses the risk is high:
- Forklift driver and nearby workers in extreme peril
- Damage to trailer, forklift, and loading dock is unavoidable
- Damaged/spoiled cargo
- Costly closure of dock position(s)
- Time and cost of removal, repair, and replacement
DockStar’s family of trailer stands offer simple, effective trailer collapse prevention options for any dock environment.
No Boots on the Ground®
In high-traffic, high-volume loading dock environments, with a constant rush-hour of Yard Jockeys and trailers maneuvering blind spots and tight dock positions, workers in the dock approach (to deploy a trailer stand, say) face great risk. It was a tragedy in such an environment that prompted a customer to approach DockStar’s partner, Ideal Warehouse Innovations, for help in adopting a policy of no foot-traffic in the dock approach. Their story inspired our innovations team to create our No Boots on the Ground® product line, new trailer collapse prevention options that can be deployed without setting foot in the dockyard.
DIFFERENT STANDS FOR DIFFERENT DOCKS
Trailer Stand Considerations
- HIGH-TRAFFIC DOCKS – Truck and Yard Jockey traffic make the dock approach a dangerous place for workers on foot. Our No Boots on the Ground® products help prevent potentially tragic accidents
- LOW-TRAFFIC DOCKS – In less-busy dock scenarios, our manual stands offer an easy way to help prevent trailer collapse.
- WIDE SUPPORT – For optimal stability, a wide trailer stand option can help reduce/eliminate side-to-side stresses created by the forklift maneuvering within.
- LOADING DOCK EFFICIENCY – Using the Yard Jockey to deliver/retrieve our Shuntable 2.0 Trailer Stand is an efficient, ergonomic, time-saving approach.
- THE DOCK OF THE FUTURE – Our Ground Mounted Trailer Stand is a future ready, fully automated option for the ultimate in efficiency and safety.
- HEAVY DUTY – All Ideal Warehouse Innovations’ Trailer Stands are drop-tested and certified to deliver 100,000 lbs of support.
TRAILER JACK WARNING. Trailer jacks are designed/engineered to assist in wheel changes and trailer maintenance. A trailer jack should NEVER be used in lieu of a Trailer Stand.
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Manage your dock efficiency with just the right trailer stand for your needs.
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