Heavy duty truck courts and trailer yards face loading conditions that exceed typical parking lot construction specifications. The concrete sections, joint details, and base preparations used for passenger vehicle areas fail rapidly under loaded trailer traffic. We construct truck courts and trailer storage areas designed for the actual loads they will experience throughout their service life.
Trailer yard pavement design starts with traffic analysis. Drop lot operations with frequent trailer spotting create different loading patterns than long-term storage yards. Refrigerated trailer parking adds point loads from refrigeration unit supports. Container handling operations impose concentrated wheel loads that require enhanced pavement sections. We design pavement systems matched to anticipated traffic patterns and loading conditions.
Concrete pavement sections for heavy duty applications typically require 8 to 12 inches of reinforced concrete over prepared subbase materials. Joint spacing and doweling details prevent the faulting and spalling that occurs when undersized joints carry heavy loads. Surface treatments enhance durability and provide appropriate skid resistance for truck traffic.
Site drainage becomes critical in large paved areas. Water ponding damages pavement, creates safety hazards, and can impact operations during weather events. We design drainage systems that move water efficiently while accommodating the grade constraints that heavy-use areas require for trailer stability and driver safety.