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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... 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... Read more

Building a Better Loading Dock: Boost Productivity AND Prevent Hazards

Speed and productivity: that’s the holy grail of loading and logistics. To keep up with today’s supply chain demands, companies are adding loading dock capacity and they need to do it quickly. The kicker is... Read more

Basement Brainstorming: DZ Engineers Offer No-Cost Support

The last 30 days have been particularly intense for all of us, and Team Dockzilla has been in the trenches - delivering rapid response loading dock ramps and supply chain set-ups to grocery and food... Read more

MODULAR LOADING DOCKS: Emergency Response for Makeshift Care & Supply Chain Set Ups

Dockzilla’s modular loading docks are in production to help communities triage & set up medical care, supply chain, and other operations that require loading/unloading of trailers in unconventional locations – such as parking lots or… Read more

Introducing “Mr. Leum’s Dockyard” Show and Tell Video Series

Mr. Rogers is the ultimate storyteller who made it a beautiful day in the neighborhood.  As Mr. Rogers’ movie opens on Friday, we’re following in his footsteps with a “show and tell” video series, called… Read more

Ready, Set, Go! DZ Dock to Ground Ramps Ready in < 2 Hours

In the time required for concrete to cure on a conventional building access ramp, vehicles and forklifts could have been cruising in and out of your facility for an entire week with a Dockzilla Dock… Read more

What Would George Do? Top 5 Ways to Load Like a Leader  

We’re pretty sure George Washington would be pumped to see there’s a modern way to load and unload amber waves of grain, pallets of American flags, and building materials for Mount Vernon expansions.  Today we… Read more

Hand Off Your Loading Challenge During “National Engineers Week” (or Any Day)

As we kick off National Engineers Week, Dockzilla emphasizes the importance of getting a free consult from loading experts before retrofitting a building, buying a commodity yard ramp, or pouring one oz. of concrete.  … Read more

DZ Gets It Done: Portable Loading Dock Is Lifesaver for Hospital Under Construction

WHAT: A major hospital needed a way to triage its daily loading and unloading operations in a location outside of the main facility during a year-long construction project.   WHY: They needed a self-standing, heavy… Read more

Airport Loading Operations Take Flight with Dockzilla Platforms

WHAT: An Arkansas airport needed three new loading docks due to low existing dock height, but the cost of concrete loading dock construction was prohibitive. WHY: Employees were loading trailers by hand to accommodate the difference… Read more

Dockzilla Loading Dock Platforms Elevate Materials Handling & Expediting

As retailers count down to a record-breaking $1.5 trillion holiday shopping “and shipping” season, this is no time for fa-la-la-la follies at the loading dock. Not to mention the more than $90 billion expected in… Read more

Honey…We Shrunk the Dockzilla

Even at 1/32nd of their normal size, Dockzilla modular loading docks are BIG on product features. “Dockzilla in 3D” is an interactive display that helps potential customers visualize the portability of these modern, modular loading… Read more

Dockzilla on “Manufacturing Marvels®” on Fox Business Network®

Dockzilla hit the airwaves this week with two “Manufacturing Marvels®” appearances on The Fox Business Network®. Like proud parents, we watched our portable and modular loading docks evolve from steel structural frames into mighty workhorses.  In just two… Read more

Dockzilla Loading Dock Combines Solar Power & Push Button Operation

As companies reimagine how and where they manufacture and ship products, Dockzilla has rolled out the ultimate loading dock for remote loading operations or unique manufacturing configurations.  The new Solar-Powered Mobile Loading Dock delivers flexibility, simplicity… Read more

Dockzilla to be Seen on “Manufacturing Marvels®”

Despite challenging supply and demand market conditions, and the skyrocketing price of steel, Dockzilla Co. has forged ahead – proudly fueling American manufacturing and deploying domestically-sourced steel. So when the award-winning producers at “Manufacturing Marvels®”… Read more

Introducing Loading U: Loading Docks and Materials Handling 101

  Welcome to Dockzilla’s Loading U, your one stop shop for loading docks and materials handling 101. This institute for higher learning includes insider information from our engineers and insights into improving daily loading operations.… Read more

Retail Supply Chain Pros Dish on the Ecommerce Disruption

It’s no secret that the “need-it-now” expectations of today’s online consumers have ignited a distribution and fulfillment pressure cooker for retailers.  For first-hand details about this industry “disruption,” Team Dockzilla recently participated in the D3… Read more

Four Ways to Beat the Clock at the Loading Dock

It’s no secret that the “need-it-now” expectations of today’s online customer have ignited a distribution pressure cooker for logistics professionals who seek out worthy facilities in the best locations, and then get them up and… Read more

The Cold, Hard Truth About Energy Loss at the Loading Dock

While the unusually cold Spring has made for chilly Easter egg hunts and blustery baseball games, it’s the perfect time to demonstrate the thermal benefits of modular Dock Houses vs. pit-style dock levelers. To assess… Read more