GWC-1000 Global Wheel Chock

GWC-1000 Global Wheel Chock

This manually positioned wheel chock secures the widest variety of trailer types, including liftgates and trailers without RIGs. Ergonomically positioned, the smart solution maintains downward force to limit movement with an extra-long footbed and ultra-sonic sensor to constantly communicate safe operational engagement. 

Help Prevent 2nd Leading Cause of Backover Fatalities

Approach-Vu™ utilizes a light and horn system to present a clear visual and audible warning to pedestrians in the drive approach when a backing vehicle is detected. Available embedded in the housing of the vehicle restraint or as standalone, depending on Dok-Lok type.

Loading Dock Solutions for Last Mile Delivery

A comprehensive system of versatile loading dock solutions is crucial in answering demanding delivery times. Rite-Hite’s range of products, from the GWC-1000 to Dok-Lok® Dock Timer and Trailer Lifts, and designed with these unique application challenges in mind paired with decades of industry-leading expertise make them the go to partner when designing a loading dock suitable for last mile delivery.

Manual vs. Automatic Vehicle Restraints

Overall, the smartest vehicle restraint is the one that best fits your application needs. Whether manual or automatic, it is important that your choice:

• Maintains constant communication inside and out
• Facilitates additional safety solutions
• Helps keep your loading dock efficient and safe

Dok-Lok v. Wheel Chocks

While portable and seemingly cost-efficient, wheel chocks often slip, get misplaced, stolen or crushed, and are hindered by weather conditions. They also require physical placement by employees – which means your people are placed in harm’s way on the drive approach. Most importantly, simple wheel chocks do not offer communication between dock workers and truck drivers, increasing the potential for hazardous premature departure and other separation accidents.

Know Your Risks at the Loading Dock

With over 100,000 forklift crossings per leveler annually, dangerous loading dock separation accidents can occur in many different ways. Dok-Loks help prevent these costly hazards, such as:

• Trailer Creep (Dock Walk)
• Early Departure
• Trailer Pop-Up or Up-Ending
• Landing Gear Collapse

Importance of Communication at the Loading Dock

Clear, concise communication sets the stage for safety and productivity. Incorporating lights along with audible and visual alarms can have an immediate, positive impact at the loading dock. From red and green lights which inform dock personnel when they can safely proceed with loading activities to audible and visual alarms that notify personnel when they need to vacate the drive approach, Rite-Hite offers solutions for a safer, more productive facility!

Integrating a Dok-Lok® Dock Timer at your facility will help:

• Improve loading efficiencies by increasing capacity and trailer throughput.
• Prioritize material handling needs based off displayed time.
• Better control costly detention and demurrage costs.
• Intuitively track loading process, starting at trailer presence if sensor present at dock position.
• Make data-informed decisions based on real-time events and historical trends with smart, connected capabilities.
• Optimize existing Dok-Lok® vehicle restraint.

Smart, Connected Dok-Lok® Vehicle Restraints

Smart, connected vehicle restraints help facilities:

• Increase loading dock productivity when paired with sensors and alerts noting when a truck arrives, when restraint is engaged/disengaged, fault mode occurs and more
• Track loading and unloading activities to identify unnecessary downtime between events
• Alert dock attendants which docks are nearing detention and demurrage

Rite-Hite Vehicle Restraint Trade-In Program

Rite-Hite's trade-in program allows facilities to trade in pre-2001 Rite-Hite vehicle restraints or competitive restraints for any Rite-Hite vehicle restraint.