Fold Down System
The Fold Down System is an aluminum on-truck barrier installed on the trailer bed and designed for fold-down flatbed truck fall protection during loading and unloading. It stays upright and locked while serving as the safety barrier, then folds down when workers need access to the trailer bed.Request a Quote
How it works & Key Benefits
How Fold Down Systems Work
The Fold Down System mounts to the trailer and creates a physical barrier along the working edge of the flatbed. During normal use, it remains upright and locked to protect workers and drivers from exposed trailer edges. It’s OSHA and DOT compliant.
When loading access is needed, the system folds down in a controlled way so crews can reach the flatbed area. This gives facilities a trailer-mounted solution that supports safe workflow without requiring a completely separate fall protection setup.
Standard and Flexible Configuration Options
This aluminum system can be configured to match different trailer layouts and operating needs, including:2-sided, 3-sided, and 4-sided options
42” top rail, 21” middle rail standard
Customizable heights
Standard 10’ distance between uprights , 12’ cover per unit
Customizable distance between uprights available
Quick-release pins to secure to deck for DOT compliance
Protects both sides of a full-length 48’ or 53’ flatbed trailer
Flexible to protect shorter flatbeds, such as 20’, 24’, or 28’ beds
Compatible with Conestogas
Separate systems to protect the front and rear trailer available
Key Benefits
Provides fold down flatbed truck fall protection without giving up trailer access
Helps deliver dependable fall protection for truck drivers during loading activity
Stays upright and locked while acting as a safety barrier
Folds down only when the trailer bed needs to be accessed
Aluminum construction supports strength without excessive weight
Can be adapted to multiple trailer lengths and configurations
Ideal Applications
Flatbed loading and unloading protection for fleets
Steel, rebar, building materials, and industrial fleet operations
Fleets that want trailer-mounted edge protection
Fleets using standard flatbeds and Conestogas
Fleets needing front, side, or multi-sided coverage
Problem
Many fleets expose drivers and workers to open trailer edges during loading, securement, and unloading. Some fall protection options slow down the workflow, while others are too difficult to use consistently in a busy industrial environment.Solution
The Fold Down System gives facilities a practical way to add trailer-mounted edge protection while still preserving access to the flatbed. By remaining upright and locked during protection and folding down only when needed, it prevents falls without forcing crews to work around a fixed obstruction.How we stand out
Comparison vs. Alternatives
No comparable fold-down on-truck system exists for fleet applications. This system was engineered specifically for that use case.
Common Questions
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