A Leg Up To Personal Safety

Trailer Ladder
Protect your back and give yourself a tool that will make your job easier at the same time. The Deckmate folding portable truck bed ladder is an economical solution to the potentially expensive problem of back strain and injury caused by spinal compression, a common ailment in flatbed and P&D work. Weighing in at just 20 pounds, the Deckmate ladder has a folded length of 33 inches. This makes it a lightweight when you are rolling onto the scales, and easy to stow and retrieve.

This ladder was built with drivers in mind. It’s made of steel instead of aluminum, is powder-coated to make it more durable, and is completely portable. With an overall length of 53 inches and a width of 18 inches, it is roomy and adaptable without being bulky. It also displays features that show forethought and attention to detail, like no-skid steps, a reflective marker, and a no-pinch hinge.

High on the list of any trucker’s assets is a strong, healthy back. Recurring back, leg, and ankle problems caused by jumping off a flatbed can make life miserable. Increased mobility and less down time due to injury are goals to shoot for. The four foot jump from a standard flatbed might not seem like much the first fifty times, but the effects are cumulative. Jumping after long trips when you body has been inactive can aggravate the problem, and you have an increased risk of falling or straining the more often you do it. Why take the risk if you don’t have to? You only have one back; make it last a lifetime.
The Deckmate ladder is designed to hook to platform trailers, but requires a bracket to bolt onto vans, straight trucks, and reefers. It is engineered to hang at an optimum 22° angle, and has a 400-pound weight capacity.

Providing safety tools is a way to protect yourself, show your drivers that safety is a priority, and reduce injury claims. Make the Deckmate folding portable truck bed ladder part of your accident prevention program.  To purchase your Deckmate ladder, click here!