Blog - Dockzilla

Don’t Be Left in a Last-Mile Lurch. Enter: The Mobile Cross Dock.

If your last-mile leg is lagging, you may as well write a check to your competitor. We’re living in a time of instant e-commerce gratification where customers’ expectations are higher than ever. Retailers are setting the bar high with one- and two-day shipping options, and... Read more

Dockzilla Flexes its Modular Muscle with Loading Dock Showcase in Minneapolis this Summer

Dockzilla, the company modernizing material handling, is putting its modular loading docks and logistics structures on display this summer. To demonstrate how the company can transform a vacant parking lot into a high-speed distribution facility, Dockzilla integrated its loading dock equipment lineup with a modular... Read more

Dock House Step-By-Step Installation Process (Jackhammers Need Not Apply)

Have you ever been part of a pit leveler installation before? It's an unnecessary and obsolete process. And there's a better way to add a leveler and never have to manage concrete work, downtime, OSHA-regulated silica dust and the unanticipated hurdles. The Dock House is... Read more

Looking to Modernize Your Loading Operations? Consider The Role of Hydraulic Dock Levelers

Whether you’re just starting your dock leveler search or ready to up your loading dock game, hydraulic dock levelers offer numerous advantages. We’ll dive into the advantages, and considerations of hydraulic dock levelers and their place in modern loading operations. How Do Hydraulic Dock Levelers... Read more

Dock Houses and exterior dock levelers on building

The Dock Leveler Game Has Changed: Pit-Style vs. Exterior Dock Levelers

Good news, there's a refreshing departure from the old-school dock leveler pit-digging scene. Logistics leaders are leaving pit-style levelers behind and switching to exterior-mount dock levelers that are installed on the outside of your dock door. Here are a few considerations when deciding between pit-style... Read more

Dock House Steel Frame Absorbs Impact So Your Building Doesn’t Have To

The steel frame on Dockzilla's Dock House transfers trailer impact forces away from the building, which makes the impact to the building minimal compared to a truck hitting it directly. The exclusive Dock House design allows you to add a dock leveler while protecting the... Read more

Workers bolt dock leveler frame to the ground

Dock Leveler Selection Made Easy: The Guide Before You Decide

Your dock leveler set-up can be a make or break for your loading operation. So it's a good thing there's a refreshing departure from the traditional pit leveler when it comes to adding and installing dock levelers. Break Down Your Dock Leveler Needs There's a... Read more

Free Yourself (And Your Docks) From the Constraints of Permanent Construction with Dockzilla’s Modular Platform Solutions

Tired of getting dock-blocked? Whether you’re expanding existing dock space, looking to add more loading positions, or need freestanding distribution – Dockzilla can eliminate your loading woes with a customized platform solution. Unleash Your Dock’s Full Potential Sometimes your dock space can hold your business... Read more

Get a Dock Leveler in a Day, No Costly Down Time

Dockzilla’s Dock House is a modular structure that integrates our self-standing Exterior Loading Dock Leveler inside an adjustable steel frame and a dock door enclosure. Unlike conventional pit-style dock levelers, that require weeks of demolition and disruption for installation, our European Load House design attaches to the outside of... Read more

Dock House and dock leveler interior building floor

Make Room At The Dock With Exterior-Mount Dock House with Dock Leveler

Adding Dockzilla’s modular Dock House and Exterior Loading Dock Leveler outside of a facility saves significant floor space on the inside, and makes for a cleaner, more efficient loading dock so forklifts and pallet jacks can easily maneuver right up to the dock door. Traditional dock plates interfere... Read more

Dockzilla’s Dock House Tailored For Difficult Angles

When loading docks present challenging angles or space limitations, Dockzilla’s engineers are up for anything. Our team can work with your architect or independently to deploy a custom-configured Dock House leveler or self-standing Exterior Loading Dock Leveler outside your facility. These modular structures make it possible to tackle site... Read more

Pit-style dock leveler with snow and cold coming in through the gaps

Exterior-Mount Dock Levelers Fends Off Costly Energy Loss

Internal pit-style dock levelers have been a fixture in U.S. warehouses for decades. However, when it comes to energy efficiency and providing a comfortable work environment, these antiquated dock plates have become a significant liability. By attaching a modular, self-supported dock leveler to the outside... Read more

Modular Warehouse Transforms Property Into a Plug-and-Play Distribution Center

With additional pressure on last-mile logistics, businesses are scrambling to secure “last-mile” distribution and fulfilment centers in close proximity to their customers. Innovative companies are re-envisioning the way they get things done and turning to a more versatile solution: Dockzilla’s modular Distribution Warehouse. Find out how... Read more

Be Ready for Anything: Versatile Loading and Logistics Solutions

In the fast-paced world of expedited shipments and last-mile deliveries, loading and logistics needs are in perpetual motion. The requirements of today may not match the ones of tomorrow. This is why many companies are transitioning away from the limitations of permanent loading docks and... Read more

Modern Loading Docks Without the Wait

When a company discovers a bottleneck in loading or logistics, time is of the essence and it is critical to address it FAST. Whether you need more dock positions for additional loading capacity or the ability to service trailers at unconventional locations, traditional concrete construction... Read more

BATTLEBOTS® Production Site Glitch Is No Match For Dockzilla

As a platinum sponsor of the 6th season of BATTLEBOTS®, the world’s premier robot fighting competition, Dockzilla was all-in before taping got underway in Las Vegas. As the show’s production crew was gearing up to welcome hundreds of Bot Builders from around the world, they... Read more

Dockzilla’s Loading Dock Leveler Scraps Conventional Thinking so Warehouse Floors Remain Intact

Sincere apologies are in order for jackhammers everywhere. Dockzilla is eliminating the unnecessary assault on facility floors by modernizing loading docks with the Dock House Exterior Dock Leveler. There’s no construction required to attach this self-supported dock leveler structure to the outside of the building,... Read more

Groundbreaking Loading & Logistics, Without Breaking Ground

After months of living and working in a pandemic, consumers have adapted to a world where groceries, clothing, and essential supplies show up at the front door. While some companies make this hyper-localized, expedited home delivery look easy, many retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers lack... Read more

DZ Toasts Its Abnormal Passion for Loading Docks

When Dockzilla introduced its Portable Loading Dock in 2011, the modern, modular concept was met with mixed reviews. The idea of deploying a self-supported steel loading dock in place of traditional construction to add shipping capacity at a facility, seemed too radical at the time.... Read more

Rolling With Safety on Mobile Loading Docks

As shipping and fulfillment teams work to meet increasing supply chain demands, any hold-ups at the loading dock will stall incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments. When you need flexibility to keep loading operations rolling, there are several mobile loading ramp options that can service incoming... Read more

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