Question related to "Hard Docks" in Expirenced driver section.

I have had it nice. I don't drive steady, Its choice, often hauling my own stuff instate. Known places, easy docks/plenty of room......
Did a couple OTR trips and though they had nasty docks but nothing like many talked about.

So my question is. Why with all the regulations/hoops/ permits.... we have to go thru. Why is there not some rules regarding loading docks/ areas??? Or at least a rating system.

Such as. Cat 1. docks at least 3' apart, tar/cement surface (mostly level) with lines painted on surface showing "lanes" for each door. At least 120' cement/tar from building with at least 20' of gravel beyond (or 140' tar/cement) Basicly the easiest dock you normally see.

Then the Cat 10. Where you have to have folks move parked cars on street, stop traffic, blind back with less then a foot (on both sides) to muddy hole/dock. (after you drive down streets no truck with trailer should EVER go on )...

I do hate more regulations... But its a safety issue.

 

I understand whats there is there. It just seems often that there is no thought to where/how to put loading docks. I have picked up stuff with pickup and I look at loading dock/visualize how I would back in. Then say "If they would have put that backup gen set for power failure over 20' it would really give more room. Or dumpster on other side... Then to have a rating scale of hardness. Folks could demand more $$$ based on it. Then future docks would be designed better.