For decades, facility decision-makers have worked to make the loading dock a safer and more efficient component of their shipping and receiving operations. Today, however, it’s not enough. Instead, numerous factors have combined to make dock security a top priority for companies throughout North America.

The primary force behind the renewed emphasis on security are the terrorist attacks. In the world of materials handling, the attacks have accelerated and amplified the need for security throughout the supply chain. At the same time, traffic managers continue to report thefts of semi-trailers from their yards. But rather than react to the potential terrorist acts or theft, a growing number of companies have implemented security measures to protect their operations.

One area that requires close scrutiny is the loading dock, based on the simple fact it is an entry point into a facility. What’s more, a theory is gaining acceptance among many decision-makers that the loading dock is more than just another doorway to a facility.  It is also an area where materials are exchanged inclusive of hazardous materials.

The key to managing the loading dock is a focus on the vendors.  Our system manages the list of vendors. etc.

The market for sidewalk bollards has soared since 9/11, as building owners and operators seek to prevent the possibility of bomb-filled vehicles getting close enough to their properties to cause significant damage.

Even so, some owners are much less careful when it comes to an area of the building that literally gives dozens of vehicles free access to buildings’ interiors each day, the loading dock.

The scary truth is that only a small number of office buildings have a system to manage loading dock deliveries that is capable of preventing just anyone from driving up, with just about anything inside their truck or van.

Whether their goal is petty crime or global terror, why would “bad guys” bother trying to sneak a bag past the security guards in the lobby when they can drive an entire vehicle into the loading dock unchallenged?

Our Loading Dock System will change the entire nature of security management for Loading Docks and Freight.

Easily check-in vehicles and allocate time needed to unload freight. Allow guards to schedule deliveries with password protected access.

Capture and store license plate information.Guards may identify delivery trucks by their license plate, and securely store that information in our system.

Maintain a complete list of expected arrivals, track time on the loading dock and bay assignments, and notify tenants upon arrival and departure of all scheduled deliveries.

Create a network of frequently used vendors and easy schedule single occurrence, round-trip, and recurring deliveries.

Access downloadable reporting of all building activity.

Maintain a complete daily manifest of expected arrivals and access a complete history of all deliveries. Easily download reports from a specific date range, vendor, or tenant.

The loading dock is more than just a dock. It is a vulnerable entry point into a facility where raw materials and products are exposed to terrorist acts and theft.

Any facility with a loading dock is susceptible to security threats if docks are left unwatched and abandoned.