Start with your trucks
List the truck and trailer types that will visit and their bed heights. The dock height and leveller range need to cover them so forklifts can cross smoothly.
Level the gap
A dock leveller bridges the gap between the truck bed and the dock floor. Hydraulic and mechanical types exist, and the right one depends on load and how often the dock is used.
Close the gap around the truck
Shelters and seals reduce dust, rain and air loss around a docked truck. Seals press against the truck, shelters form a looser frame, and inflatable or retractable types suit different trucks and climates.
Do not forget the door
A fast door on the dock opening limits air movement between loads. Plan the door, leveller and shelter together so they fit and work as one system.