Qualities of A Hold-Tite® Push Button Vehicle Restraint in Charlotte

Companies used to consider having a vehicle restraint or not was needed.

Now, it is a necessity. The question now is what vehicle restraint to install. In 
looking for the best Vehicle Restraint for your docking system, the best in the 
market is the Hold-Tite® Push Button Vehicle Restraint from Overhead 
Doors in Charlotte. 

A vehicle restraint is installed equipment used to safely lock your transport 
vehicle on the dock during the loading and unloading process. This prevents 
the truck from moving while the forklift operator is loading the goods. 

Vehicle restraints are a valuable safety device needed in manufacturing and 
retail companies. National Safety Council has reported that in 2017, 270,000 
injuries are reported in the transportation and warehousing industry. More than 
25% of industrial accidents happen in the loading docks. So, loading safety 
must be taken seriously by these companies. 

Out of the many companies that offer Vehicle Restraints, Charlotte Hold-Tite® 
Automatic Vehicle Restraint or, Hold-Tite® Restraint has a push-button 
activation with PLC solid-state controls (115V/1PH). It has a low-profile, non-
impact design for wall or driveway mount. Here are the qualities of a Hold-Tite ® 
Push Button Vehicle Restraint:

 Totally Safe with Clear Communication Signals

With its true positive hydraulic restraining force through a patented hydraulic 
cylinder, spring and rack weldment, the restraining shoe virtually lock your trailer. 
The zero running room definitely prevents “trailer creep” incident, also known as 
“dock walk”. It is catastrophic when the vehicles edge away from the dock or 
prematurely leaves the dock. The loaded forklift may fall in between the gaps of 
the vehicle and building. It could cause damage to the goods, the forklift, the 
vehicle and may cause serious injury, even death to the driver. Installing a vehicle 
restraint is ensuring the safety of your employees and products being transported.

The red and green LED signs outside and inside the dock sends clear signals the 
truck driver and dock attendant when it is safe to load and when it is safe to depart. 
An amber light is also incorporated in the event a safe capture is not achieved.

Designed for safety purposes and suitably best for loading docks, manufacturing, 
heavy industrial applications, and high volume warehousing and distribution 
applications, where the safety of workers and company equipment are high 
priorities.

 Versatile and User-friendly

The Charlotte Hold-Tite® Push Button Vehicle Restraint has a low-profile and 
non-impact style restraint designed for wall or driveway mounting. It provides 
adaptability for the installation. Such versatility can accommodate any rear impact 
guard (RIG) design based on NHTSA regulations. 

The restraint has user-friendly push-button activation. The PLC solid-state controls 
are easy to understand and operate. Amber warning light signals missing or 
damaged RIG. The 3 positions keyed override still allows usage despite those 
issues.

Hold-Tite® Restraint is best for applications such as transportation and transit, 
retail, and auto dealer service centers, where the safety of moving vehicles or 
any type of transportation and its workers are major priorities. Individual transport 
vehicles should be safeguarded with Hold-Tite® Restraint to prevent hazards 
and accidents from happening.  

Durable and Protected

Hold-Tite® Push Button Vehicle Restraint is built with zinc-plated, steel housing 
unit designed to protect the motors and internal components from any weather 
condition.

Protected with a warranty that it comes with two (2) full years base warranty on 
structural, hydraulic and electrical components and an additional three (3) 
years on structural.

Hold-Tite® Automatic Vehicle Restraint 

General Highlights:

Restraining Force: Hydraulic (Minimizing-“Trailer Creep”)

Controls: iDock Controls with Interactive Message Display 

Light Sequence: Automatic 

Low profile/Non-impact Design(Wall/Driveway Mounted) 

Restraining Force: 32,000 lbs. (Excess) 

Safety Light Indicator: Unsecured Trailer’s RIG 

Push Button Activation: Custom PVC solid state controls 

Warranties: Two (2) Years- Structural/Hydraulic/Electrical components and Three (3) 
Years- Structural

Made: USA

Call Overhead Door Company of Charlotte at 704-594-5094, or thru our 
website at https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/contact/, for inquiries with 
Hold-Tite® Push Button Vehicle Restraint or any vehicle restraint products.

Overhead Door Company of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp Servicing 
all of Greater Charlotte Area has been installing commercial and residential 
garage doors, door openers, dock equipment, and corresponding accessories 
for the last 35 years. Our well-trained technicians are experts in assessing the 
problem, giving you the best possible solutions and deliver the best services. 
With our experience, commitment and tools, most repairs are done in a single 
appointment.

Overhead Door Company of Charlotte also offers services for the following:

• Dock levelers and lifts

• Dock seals and shelters

• Commercial Door Products

• Residential Door Products

• Industrial Fans

You can make a Service Request at 
 https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/service-request/, or you may visit our 
Service Areas: Charlotte including Concord, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Huntersville, 
Mooresville, Lake Wylie, Weddington, and Davidson.