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Loading & Unloading Systems
Turn Trailers in Minutes not Hours. Automated loading and unloading systems that clear your docks, cut detention fees, and free your crew from the worst job in the warehouse.
Robotic Sortation Systems
Robotic sortation routes parcels, cartons, totes, and polybags with autonomous mobile robots instead of fixed conveyor loops. More throughput and destinations in less space.
Faster Turnarounds
Lower Labor Costs
Safer Docks
Built Around Your Operation,
Not a Product Line
Automated Truck Loading Systems (ATLS)
Robotic Trailer Unloaders
Telescopic Conveyors
Custom End-of-Line Automation
Your Dock Is the Bottleneck
Every facility has one chokepoint where throughput goes to die. For most warehouses, it is the loading dock.
Manual trailer loading takes 30 to 50 minutes, turnover on dock positions is the highest in the building, detention fees are climbing, and injuries happen here more than anywhere else.
Hiring and overtime have not moved it.
60+ Years of Solving Dock Problems
For 60+ years, HOJ has engineered material handling systems across North America.
We integrate loading and unloading systems from the best manufacturers in the industry, not a single platform, which means we recommend what actually fits your operation.
Testimonials
What an Automated Dock Delivers
The facilities we work with do not just move faster. They move more volume with fewer people and a dock that finally matches the pace of the rest of the operation.
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Trailers Cleared Faster 8 to 15 minutes per trailer instead of 30 to 50.
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Detention Fees Cut Up to 60% reduction in the first quarter.
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Dock Injuries Drop Workers move out of the trailer and out of the danger zone.
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Throughput Up More volume through the same facility without adding headcount.
What Happens If You Wait
The math on manual loading gets worse every quarter. Wages keep rising, carriers keep pricing in detention risk, and the dock positions you cannot fill today will be harder to fill next quarter.
40% of U.S. trucking capacity is lost to drivers waiting at docks.
25% of all warehouse injuries happen at the dock.
$50 to $100 per hour, per trailer is the average detention fee.
A Simple Path to an Automated Dock
Site Assessment
We walk your dock, measure your throughput, and map your current bottlenecks against the right automation fit.
Get Custom Plan
We design a loading and unloading system matched to your facility, product mix, and WMS integration needs.
Install and Support
We install, commission, train your team, and stay on call with 24/7 service for the life of the system.
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FAQs
How much do loading and unloading systems cost?
Loading and unloading systems are priced by scope, not by list. Cost depends on throughput volume, system type (automated truck loading, robotic unloading, conveyor-based), facility complexity, and the level of WMS and AGV integration required. A single automated dock package is a fraction of the cost of a full end-of-line ATLS install.
HOJ provides fixed-scope quotes after a site assessment so you see the exact investment before you sign anything, with no obligation.
What is the ROI on an automated loading and unloading system?
The return on loading and unloading systems is driven by three line items: labor cost reduction, detention fee savings, and throughput gains.
Most operations leaders see measurable payback within a few years of commissioning, though the exact timeline depends on trailer volume, current labor spend, and detention exposure.
What types of loading and unloading systems are available?
The main categories of loading and unloading systems include automated truck loading systems (ATLS), robotic trailer unloaders, extendable conveyors, automated dock levelers, and AGV-based end-of-line automation.
Each system type fits a different operation. ATLS works best for palletized, high-volume lanes.
Robotic arm unloaders handle floor-loaded and mixed-SKU trailers. Extendable conveyors fit parcel and case-level operations. HOJ matches the system to your facility, product mix, and throughput.
Will a loading and unloading system integrate with my existing WMS?
Yes. Modern loading and unloading systems are designed to integrate with existing warehouse management systems, conveyors, AGVs, and dock infrastructure.
HOJ engineers integration into the project scope from day one, not as an afterthought. This includes data handoff, barcode and RFID coordination, and real-time visibility into every trailer move.
How long does a loading and unloading system take to install?
Most loading and unloading system installs run 12 to 24 weeks from signed scope to commissioning, depending on system complexity, custom fabrication, and site readiness.
What kind of service and support comes with a loading and unloading system?
Loading and unloading systems require ongoing service to maintain uptime, and the quality of that support is as important as the install itself. HOJ provides service, scheduled preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, operator training, and a North American support team for the life of the system. We are an integrator, not a sell-and-leave vendor.
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Whether it’s a project, product, repair or service, let’s chat to see if we can make your warehouse operations more efficient.
READY TO GET STARTED?
REACH OUT TO US TODAY
Whether it’s a project, product, repair or service, let’s chat to see if we can make your warehouse operations more efficient.