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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 that conventional loading dock construction is time-intensive, and the typical... 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 delivery customers, essential supply manufacturers, and medical organizations. To continue... 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 vacant properties. We’re currently directing Dockzilla portable loading dock deliveries… 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 “Mr. Leum’s Dockyard.”  Dockzilla Founder Grant Leum takes viewers behind… 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 to Ground Ramp.  In fact, this rockstar ramp sets up… 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 celebrate Washington’s Birthday and his legacy as our country’s first… 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.   On President’s Day — and, well, every other business day… Read more