New Dock Boards are made for bridging the gap between your loading dock and a trailer. Dock boards are made with additional structural support to handle more weight and equipment. They are ideal for transporting heavy loads that require a forklift to move in and out of the trailer. Talk with our sales team to find out which size dock board is right for you. Note: When determining size needed, the width of the dock board should be 16 inches wider than the load. New dock boards have the following features: Various sizes & capacities available, Safety stop feature to help secure dock board, Suitable for forklift use, beveled edges for easy travel and safety curbs on both sides.