Warehouse, dock & yard operations

Warehouse and loading dock speed bumps

For a warehouse apron, dock approach or truck yard, use the 2.4 in steel-plate reinforced rubber bump: 13.8 in of travel, rated to 176,000 lb (88 US tons) axle load and targeting ≤ 6 mph. The low profile is what lets a loaded forklift or a trailer landing gear cross without bottoming out, and 20 in segments mean a section clipped by a trailer is swapped instead of the whole run. Standard 12 ft lane runs about $360–$660 in materials plus LTL freight, on PO terms.

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Loading dock apron at a distribution center with trucks backed in and speed bumps across the drive lane

Key specs at a glance

Recommended	2.4" heavy-duty
Height / travel	2.4 in / 13.8 in
Load rating	176,000 lb (88 US tons)
Target speed	≤ 6 mph
Material cost per lane	$360–$660 + freight
Terms	PO / pallet & container pricing

3-inch modular rubber speed bump with yellow and black interlocking sections and rounded end caps

Recommended model

2.4-Inch Heavy-Duty Speed Bump — Steel-Plate Reinforced

Forklift wheels are small, hard and unsprung: a 3 in bump shocks the mast and the load. The 2.4 in steel-plate profile is the one rated for repeated trailer axles and counterbalance forklifts.

Height: 2.4 in
Segment length: 20 in
Width (travel length): 13.8 in
Target speed: ≤ 6 mph
Load rating: 176,000 lb (88 US tons)
Material: Recycled rubber, steel-plate reinforced

Forklift and trailer clearance

2.4 in over 13.8 in of ramp keeps the approach angle shallow enough for counterbalance forklifts, low-boy trailers and landing gear, while still forcing 6 mph.

Replace one 20 in segment

Yards damage bumps at the same two spots every time. Segments bolt independently, so maintenance swaps a $-per-segment part, not the lane.

Buy on a PO, by the pallet

Multi-DC programs standardize one spec across sites; we quote landed pallet or container pricing per ZIP and invoice against your purchase order.

Frequently asked

What speed bump can a forklift drive over?

A low, wide profile — 2.4 in tall with about 14 in of travel. Anything taller than 3 in risks the mast and the load on hard forklift wheels. Keep the crossing speed at 6 mph or less and place the bump on straight runs, never in a turn.

Will a loaded trailer flatten a rubber speed bump?

Not the steel-plate reinforced profile. It is rated to 176,000 lb (88 US tons) axle load, which covers loaded tractor-trailers, yard trucks and reach stackers on a dock apron.

Where should speed bumps go around a loading dock?

On the approach lane 75–150 ft before the dock apron and at yard entrances, never inside the backing area or across a trailer's swing path. Keep 25 ft clear of stop bars and pedestrian crossings.

Do you sell direct to warehouses and 3PLs?

Yes. We are a US supplier holding both profiles in stock, ship LTL freight to all 48 contiguous states, and invoice companies, 3PLs and municipalities on a purchase order.

How long does installation take?

Bolt-down install takes two people about 30 minutes per 12 ft lane: position the modules, mark the bolt holes, hammer-drill the asphalt or concrete, and torque the anchors flush. No paving contractor and no cure time.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. Every kit is in stock in the USA and ships by LTL freight to all 48 contiguous states. Pallet and container pricing is available for volume orders, and freight is quoted to your ZIP code.

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Spec sheet & price guide (PDF)

Both profiles, dimensions, load rating, price per 12 ft lane and what we need to quote freight. One field — no phone call required.

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