Truck loading platforms are the foundation of many operations across Alberta. But is your equipment really improving efficiency and safety on your site? We’ve previously discussed how the Northern Platforms team can assess your current system for overall efficiency and safety requirements. But did you know that we also offer preventative maintenance? Keep reading to learn more about this key service offering. 

Truck Loading Platform Assessments

A robust truck loading platform system integrates multiple components working together to eliminate fall hazards and streamline operations:

• Safe access equipment: Safety cages, gangways, and loading arms that provide secure pathways to elevated work areas
• Engineered platforms: Rolling platforms and fixed truck loading platforms designed for specific trailer types and loading configurations
• Site-fit controls: Solutions matched to your cargo properties, traffic flow, space constraints, and operational requirements

For a detailed breakdown of these core components and how to assess your current system, revisit our original truck loading fall protection guide.

Preventative Maintenance for Truck Loading Platforms  

In addition to our assessment services, the Northern Platforms team offers comprehensive preventative maintenance packages for all kinds of systems, including truck loading platforms. Most equipment manufacturers include scheduled maintenance requirements in their IOM manuals. These maintenance requirements are often a condition of warranty coverage for your truck loading platform. Our preventative maintenance programs include:

• Visual inspection of welds, structural connections, and load-bearing components
• Lubrication of pivot points, hinges, and moving assemblies
• Hardware torque checks to ensure bolts and fasteners remain secure
• Functionality testing of safety mechanisms, gates, and locking systems
• Documentation of inspection findings and maintenance actions

The Key Benefit of Preventive Maintenance

Preventative maintenance matters because it catches problems when they’re small and inexpensive to fix—not when they’ve escalated into major component failures. For example, consider a loading arm with a minor seal leak. Caught early during a routine inspection by Northern Platforms, a seal kit replacement only costs $400 to $900 in parts and labour.

But if that leak is ignored, it can have a profound impact on your loading arm–often leading to swivel joint failures or other major issues. Replacing your loading arm can cost up to $10,000. 

When you break it down like this, the answer is clear: preventative maintenance pays for itself 10 times over. 

Why Choose Northern Platforms 

Everything Northern Platforms supplies, we can install. This turnkey approach delivers several advantages over separating equipment procurement from installation and maintenance:

• Warranty Protection: When the same company supplies and installs your truck loading platform, warranty coverage is iron-clad. There’s no ambiguity about whether installation errors voided manufacturer protections, and your installation will keep track of mandatory maintenance schedules.
• Faster Timelines: A single point of contact means fewer scheduling delays, streamlined communication, and faster commissioning. In other words, your truck loading platform is operational sooner and serviced faster.
• Correct Specification: Installation teams familiar with the equipment catch specification errors during site surveys, preventing costly rework or incompatible components.
• One Stop Shop: Having Northern Platforms handle both supply and installation means accountability is crystal clear. If something needs attention, you know exactly who to call.

Contact Us Today! 

Are you looking for a safety equipment supplier that does it all? Northern Platforms is the company for you. We bring decades of experience in installing and maintaining truck loading platforms across Western Canada, ensuring your systems perform safely, reliably, and cost-effectively for years to come. Call us to learn more and schedule your free site assessment today!