Automated Load Transfer

This new forked-type automated-guided vehicle (AGV) is designed to automatically load truck trailers. The vehicle, using standard dock equipment, efficiently delivers and loads pallets of goods into standard, over-the-road trailers. It is also designed to automatically correct for trailer misalignment. Automating the trailer-loading process significantly reduces labor costs, reduces plant and product damage, improves material tracking and accuracy of materials loaded, and reduces trailer wait time at the dock.

Full Release:

FMC Technologies, the leader in design, development and manufacture of guided vehicle material handling solutions will be featuring the latest in Automated Guided Vehicle technology with their automated trailer loading AGV at the upcoming NA 2006 Material Handling & Logistics Show & Conference. FMC Technologies will be located in booth number 2513, and will be displaying a forked type AGV, which is specifically designed to automatically load truck trailers. This vehicle, using standard dock equipment, efficiently and effectively delivers and loads pallets of goods into standard, over-the-road trailers. The vehicle is also designed to automatically correct for trailer misalignment. Automating the trailer loading process through the use of FMC Technologies’ AGV systems significantly reduces labor costs, reduces plant and product damage, improves material tracking and accuracy of materials loaded, and reduces trailer wait time at the dock. FMC Technologies has made many technological advancements to improve the automated trailer loading process, and is excited to share this with you at the upcoming NA 2006 Show.

FMC Technologies will also be giving a presentation at the NA 2006 Show, on Automated Trailer Loading Using AGVs, in the On-Floor Seminar Series. FMC Technologies will be presenting in session 122.

For more information please stop by booth number 2513! See you at the show!