Protecting your HGV fleet

As one of the UK barrier industry's front runners, we make it a point to supply products that work. This includes ones for column and corner protection. It is essential for you to cover all the angles in various settings to keep everyone safe. Not only that, but you can ensure the structure remains intact.

One HGV vehicle by itself can easily cost tens of thousands to buy new. Even used vehicles can command high values because of demand pushing up prices. So, there is a great deal of money in your fleet. Your whole business operation can revolve around keeping them functional and on the road. As a result, it makes commercial common sense for you to take steps to safeguard your vehicles. You don't want accidents when they move around your site.

We are going to look at some strategies you can use to safeguard your fleet. It can include using different barriers strategically.

Column protectors

This can be the most obvious and simplest way of stopping HGV damage and defending the structures on your site. That is especially important around the warehouse loading bay. Any big columns that could be reversed into or clipped need fitting with robust and reliable protectors. If a HGV does make contact with one, the damage will be much lower. Moreover, you can replace the protectors rapidly and cost efficiently.

Wheel stops

Another solution would be HGV wheel stops. Prevention beats a cure in relation to providing HGVs with sensible ways to park. You can install wheel stops on tarmac and concrete. This will enable you to organise your parking bays effectively. They also make them stand out, reducing the risk of accidents and damage.

Door protection

One other vital element of safeguarding HGV fleets is to use easy-to-spot posts. They must be in places where there are obstacles drivers must be conscious of. The ideal example of this is door protection goal posts. You install them either side of warehouse openings, both internally and externally. If a driver misjudges the distance, they hit an easily replaceable post. This is much less of a problem than damaging the vehicle or loading bay door.

Talk to us about column and corner protection

At Barrier Mart, we have plenty of high quality product options available. These include our space saver and plastic column protector designs. We can install them nationwide too. Wherever you are, we can help.

So, let us know if you require column and corner protection or other solutions such as wheel stops and barriers. We'd love to work with you.