How Wheel Chocks Keep Tractor Trailers Safe and Secure?

Trucks are dangerous. The 2019 study valued the U.S trucking industry at $791 billion with more than 947,000 drivers employed!
As you can imagine there is a risk involved in any large business sector where heavy equipment might be used like this one - especially when it involves trucks containing hazardous goods that could cause harm or death if they were spilled upon impact; but these risks don't end here...
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An OSHA survey found "workers" within our topic had 11% off ALL FATAL WORKER DEATHS CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS happen near them (trucking).

When farmers needed to move their products from one place on the farm, they would often use a truck.

But if you don't secure your wheels properly when loading or unloading this type of vehicle can result in an accident with serious consequences for everyone involved!

That's where wheel chocks come in. 

​Wheel chocks are simple devices used to prevent a truck or trailer from rolling while the vehicle is parked. They are placed in front of and behind the wheels to keep them from moving. There are many different types of wheel chocks, but they all do the same job- keep your tractor-trailer safe!

Farmers quickly learned the importance of using wheel chocks and now almost every tractor-trailer has them installed.

You should too! If you don't have wheel chocks and you're using a truck to move products, you're taking a big risk. Make sure to use wheel chocks every time you park your tractor trailer!

Tractor Trailer Safety Equipment

You will find the best chock fit available on any truck!

• Chocks for low ground pressure vehicles
• Cable and chain wheel chocks
• Motorcycle wheel chocks
• Tractor wheel chocks
• Multiwheel truck and trailer chocks
• Extra-wide wheel chocks
• Car and light truck wheel chocks

Chocking and Blocking Safety

Added Safety

Wheel chocks are not only a necessary piece of equipment for tractor-trailers, they also provide an added level of safety for the driver and pedestrians.

In addition to preventing accidents while the truck is parked, wheel chocks can also help reduce the severity of an accident if one does occur.
If you're using a truck to move products, make sure to use wheel chocks every time you park your tractor trailer! It could save your life!
In addition to our full line of industry-leading wheel chocks, Checkers Safety offers diverse solutions for added tractor-trailer equipment, including:

Ground protection. Our mats are manufactured from composite material, making them both more durable and longer-lasting than wood or metal. They undergo rigorous safety and quality testing and are suitable for everything from truck access to slip prevention and cleaning.
Parking lot safety. A trucking depot can be a dangerous place. Checkers Safety can help make it much safer with parking curbs, speed bumps, wall guards, and speed humps manufactured from durable rubber.
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Cable and hose protection. To help safeguard electrical cables and hose lines against damage from tractor-trailers, Checkers Safety manufactures the most extensive line of high-performance protection products in the world.

Conclusion

Wheel chocks are a simple, effective way to keep your tractor-trailer safe while parked.
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In addition to preventing accidents, they can also help reduce the severity of an accident if one does occur. Make sure to use wheel chocks every time you park your tractor trailer!

If you're using a truck to move products, make sure to use wheel chocks every time you park your tractor trailer! It could save your life!

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