Would a 53' footer fit?

Looks do-able, but very hard to be certain... your measure on latest photo shows 62' figure 75' for OTR.

I've never seen a formula for what construction co's use, but they may be better answer than us trying to eyeball it... or catch a trucker w/ $20 and ask him to try it.

Best luck to your new location!

 

I've done that before. The pallet jack comes off the truck and the forklift places the last two pallets on the tail end.

 

If you can see it in your mind, it can be done. I have never met a person that was determined to do something not get it.

 

Might be a whole lot better than setting up a dock that drivers have trouble getting into. There is no magic bullet with this business, and unless you are doing a lot of shipping/receiving, which from your first post, does not seem to be the case, it may make a lot of financial sense to do it this way.

I've got to admit that I am extremely impressed with your forethought and intelligence in looking ahead for this type of problem. We can't count the number of small business who open up in a hole in the wall, then expect a driver to be able to put a '53 foot trailer into a space that a motorcycle would have trouble getting into.

THANK YOU FOR THAT!

 

Have done it many times, helps if lot is level or slightly declined to nose of trailer. (have driver dump suspension air if needed) You can do it yourself, or have freight broker list it as driver assist load and charge extra (IDK $50-$75?)

I haven't seen listed what you are shipping? Just a few thoughts that may help.

• Manual loading takes time, most brokers charge you detention over 2 hrs.
• Tall / top heavy pallets are much harder to maneuver w/ hand jack.
• They make movable outdoor dock ramps. ---> http://www.americansurplus.com/used-yard-ramps.html
• You mention 26 pallets, have you considered if the truck can scale it? ---> http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/brdgcalc/calc_page.htm
• Most loads @ 45,000 lbs = < 24 pallets (all pallets being equal weight)
• Could product be shipped on flatbed?

 

I edited, after your response. Could you ship it on flatbed?

 

Getting better picture now, thx.

Consider a manual or electric 'walkie' forklift for Sprinter? If you choose overhead door location, I wouldn't worry much about manual hand jack loading @ 1,000 lbs ea.