Optimize to Maximize Loading Dock Safety

Optimize to Maximize Loading Dock Safety

Optimize your existing Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraints to maximize loading dock safety. A commitment to design enhancements and performance improvements prompted the Dok-Lok Optimization Program which allows customers to keep their loading docks current with trends in the trucking industry.

Ways to Optimize Your Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraint

  • E-Z Lube Axles - Easily accessible grease zerk fittings allow for quick, efficient roller maintenance; minimizes maintenance time.
  • Carriage Rollers - Robust, fully enclosed roller design provides a more durable carriage roller for longer life.
  • Motor - Non-adjustable motor/clutch means no clutch adjustments while providing optimum torque to raise rotating hook.
  • Quick Connect Electrical Connectors - Water-tight connections minimize moisture and corrosion to vehicle restraint unit.
  • 9" (230 mm) Carriage - Articulating nose extension provides lowest clearance for trailers. Available for compound-decline approaches and/or yard jockey usage.
  • Audible Alarm Override - Allows a supervisor to override audible alarm when unusual hooking condition occurs. When in override mode, the outside lights flash red and the inside lights flash both red and green. Helps ensure accurate, reliable communication.
  • Hook and Cam - Replacement of Dok-Lok hook and cam to accommodate new NHSA regulations for RIGs, to allow safe service of nearly all types of trailers.
  • LED Lights - Inside LED lights provide a cooler burning light with less amp draw to greatly extend life of lights. Lowers maintenance costs and maximizes safety by ensuring lights are operating.
  • Control Box - Low-profile control box with Universal Restraint Controller provides greater flexibility for adding new features to vehicle restraint. Standard easy-touch, flush-mounted, touch-pad controls allow quick operation.
  • Dok-Commander Control System - Integrate all loading dock control components at each dock position to create the ultimate dock safety system. Single control center provides optimum safety and productivity.
  • Interlock Controls - Multiple options based on customer application. Minimize potential for operator error while maximizing loading dock safety. Ensures safe, proper operating mode.
  • Rite-Vu Light Communication System - A complete forklift detection and Dok-Lok status notification system. It consists of four separate products, including: Corner-Vu, Leveler-Vu, Approach-Vu, and Pedestrian-Vu.
  • Outside Lights - Low-profile outside light box minimized damage to communication system from trailers backing in off center.

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All Trailer Problems & Solutions - all videos

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Trailer separation (also known as Early Departure or Aggressive Pullout) is when a truck driver mistakenly drives away while a forklift (or lift truck) is entering a trailer, causing the forklift to fall from the 4ft drop. This can be catastrophic. In 1980, Rite-Hite developed the first vehicle restraint of its kind, the Dok-Lok®, designed to keep trailers from separating from the dock – protecting your employees during loading and unloading procedures. Locate a Rep Contact Us

Rite-Vu™ Pedestrian Safety Inside and Outside of the Loading Dock

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The Rite-Vu™ system helps you stay a step ahead of potential hazards at the loading dock with a combination of components that use motion detection, line-of-sight notification, and audible alarms. It provides instant hazard recognition and control to people on and off of forklifts, inside and outside at the loading dock. The system gives communication to the right person at the right time before a catastrophic trailer separation accident or forklift collision happens. The Rite-Vu consists of four separate products, including: Approach-Vu™, Pedestrian-Vu™,Corner-Vu™, and Leveler-Vu™. Contact a representative to learn more or visit the Rite-Vu Hazard Recognition and Light Communication System page. Rite-Vu™ Hazard Recognition SystemLocate a Rep