Loading dock

They are part of a facility's service or utility infrastructure, typically providing direct access to staging areas, storage rooms, and freight elevators.

This issue is usually caused through a driver not correctly observing traffic lighting signals on a loading bay which prohibit the movement of the trailer.

In different parts of the world, a section of a public or private road may be allocated for loading goods or persons, at specific or at all times.

Because of the different heights and sizes of many freight and semi-trucks, a dock leveler is an all-encompassing fixed solution[buzzword] to fit varying transports, capacities and budgets.

Dock plates are commonly made out of aluminum and suited for lighter loads, such as handcars or dollies.

Dock boards are generally made out of steel and suited for heavier loads such as motorized equipment or electric pallet jacks.