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When docked trailers are ‘spotted’ on landing gear, for loading and unloading, there is a risk of trailer collapse. Whether caused by an unbalanced load in the trailer, or due to the failure of aging landing gear, when an up-to 80,000 lbs trailer collapses, it can result in devastating situations for forklift drivers caught within, or workers nearby.
In a trailer collapse, the first concern is for workers, as serious injury or tragedy are real possibilities. But there are other business realities involved too. A collapsed trailer will close one dock position, but a domino effect can extend the problem from dock to dock. And damage to trailers, loading docks, dock equipment, forklifts, and cargo are all likely, and costly, outcomes.
When the cab disengages from the trailer, the primary source of support is withdrawn and the risk of collapse is created. The simple solution is to replace the missing support at the trailer’s nose. Engineered and stress-tested for strength, Ideal Warehouse Innovations’ lineup of Trailer Stands and Supports offer a range of simple solutions that can be easily and efficiently deployed under a trailer’s front end, to help prevent mishap and tragedy.
What’s best for the low-traffic dock? If trailers are only infrequently spotted for loading, and truck traffic is minimal, a manually deployed trailer stand can be the perfect solution. Consider our ergonomic, back-saving AutoStand Plus.
How heavy is heavy-duty? While all our trailer stands and supports are rated and drop-tested with an overloaded 100,000-lb trailer, there is some simple physics that applies if you’re looking for a heavy-duty solution. Extra-wide support helps eliminate the risk of trailer collapse created by forklifts moving in a side-to-side rocking motion. And the large contact area creates a more stable base. Take a look at our AutoStand Wide or Shuntable Trailer Stand options.
In a busy loading dock, with a constant rush-hour of trailers coming and going and blind spots around every corner, workers in the dock approach (to deploy a trailer stand, say) are at great risk. Ideal Warehouse Innovations were approached by a customer, who, after a tragic accident and too many near misses, was adopting a no foot-traffic in the dock policy. Their story inspired our innovations team to create our No Boots on the Ground® product line. Our new trailer collapse prevention solutions can be deployed without setting foot in the dockyard, thus keeping workers out of harm’s way. Have a look at our Shuntable Trailer Stands and our automated Ground Mounted Trailer Support.
Welcome to the dock of the future. The fully automated loading dock is getting closer every day. For a glimpse of what trailer collapse prevention looks like in an automated environment, check out our permanently positioned, remote-operated Ground Mounted Trailer 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. Looking for a trailer jack for maintenance use? Visit our trailer jack page.
– MANUALLY DEPLOYED STANDS –
– NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND® TRAILER STANDS –
*The Ground Mounted Trailer Support is available for trial in 2023!
| KEY ISSUE CONSIDERATIONS | AutoStand Wide | AutoStand Plus | AutoStand | Two-Post | Ground Mounted | Shuntable 2.0 | Shuntable 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevents trailer collapse | |||||||
| Autonomous vehicle ready | |||||||
| No Boots on the Ground® complete safety | |||||||
| Safest side to side full-load support | |||||||
| Ergonomic, "no-crank", stress-free design | |||||||
| Satisfies OSHA regulation: 1910.178(k)(3)* | |||||||
| Labor to deploy | Medium | Medium | High | High | None | Medium | Medium |
| KEY ISSUE CONSIDERATIONS | AutoStand Wide | AutoStand Plus | AutoStand | Two-Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevents trailer collapse | ||||
| Dock automation ready | ||||
| No Boots on the Ground® complete safety | ||||
| Safest side to side full-load support | ||||
| Ergonomic, "no-crank", stress-free design | ||||
| Satisfies OSHA regulation: 1910.178(k)(3)* | ||||
| Labor to deploy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| KEY ISSUE CONSIDERATIONS | Ground Mounted | Shuntable 2.0 | Shuntable 1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevents trailer collapse | |||
| Dock automation ready | |||
| No Boots on the Ground® complete safety | |||
| Safest side to side full-load support | |||
| Ergonomic, "no-crank", stress-free design | |||
| Satisfies OSHA regulation: 1910.178(k)(3)* | |||
| Labor to deploy | None | Medium | High |
* Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer and prevent upending during loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor.
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