Solution
Complete Truck Loading System
Four components working together — dock leveler, vehicle restraint, dock bumper, and dock shelter — for a fast, safe loading dock.
A loading dock is a system, not a single product. The leveler bridges the gap, the restraint secures the trailer, the bumper protects the dock, and the shelter seals the opening. When they are interlocked through a PLC control system, the leveler cannot operate until the trailer is secured — eliminating the two most common dock accidents: trailer creep and early departure.
The Four Components
Dock Leveler
Bridges the height and gap between dock and trailer. Hydraulic, mechanical, or edge-of-dock.
Vehicle Restraint
Locks the trailer's ICC bar to prevent creep and early departure. THM-800 / THM-600.
Dock Bumper
Absorbs trailer impact and protects the dock structure. 50+ standard sizes.
Dock Shelter
Seals the gap around the trailer to protect goods and control energy. Coming soon.
🔒 Safety Through Interlocking
REDA PLC control interlocks the dock leveler, vehicle restraint, overhead door, and dock shelter. LED signal lights (green/red, inside and outside) keep the forklift driver and truck driver in sync, so loading starts only when the truck is secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment is needed for a complete loading dock?
Four components: a dock leveler to bridge the dock and truck, a vehicle restraint to secure the trailer, dock bumpers to absorb impact, and a dock shelter to seal the gap. They can be interlocked so loading starts only when the truck is secured.
Can the dock leveler and vehicle restraint work together?
Yes. REDA vehicle restraints interlock with dock levelers through a PLC system, so the leveler stays locked until the restraint engages the truck's ICC bar — eliminating trailer creep and early departure.
How can I improve truck loading efficiency?
Combine a hydraulic dock leveler with an interlocked vehicle restraint and clear LED signal lights. This removes manual steps, prevents accidents, and keeps the forklift and truck driver in sync.
Design Your Complete Dock
Tell us your dock pit, truck types, and volume — our engineers will specify the full system and quote it within 24 hours.