Wheel Chocks for Trucks and Trailers
A reliable wheel chock keeps a parked truck, trailer, or piece of heavy equipment where it belongs while it is being loaded, unloaded, or serviced. Fasteners Plus carries rubber and urethane wheel chocks in wedge and double-sided pyramid styles, in sizes from 8" to 11", for dock crews, fleet yards, warehouses, and owner-operators. Choose the material, size, and style that fit your tires and the way your site works.
Rubber Wedge-Style Wheel Chocks
Wedge-style chocks have a sloped profile that fits snugly under a tire. They are made of solid, heavy-duty rubber that resists cracking, compression, and weather, with a textured or grooved surface for grip. The 8" Rubber Wedge-Style Wide Wheel Chock has deep, continuous grooves, a wide contact area, and a wide steel handle molded into the body for carrying and tethering to a chain or strap. The 8" Rubber Wedge-Style Wheel Chock is a narrower option with a full-contact grip bottom and an open rear channel for handling and tethering. Both are listed as black rubber and are aimed at loading docks, warehouses, and fleet yards.
Rubber Double-Sided Pyramid Chocks with Eye Bolt
Double-sided pyramid chocks have a grip surface on both sides, so they hold either way up, and a built-in steel eye bolt serves as a tether point for a chain or strap. This collection offers two sizes. The 10" Rubber Double-Sided Wheel Chock is molded rubber that resists weather, oils, and abrasives, and its page describes it as ideal for most commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment tires. The 9-1/4" Rubber Double-Sided Wheel Chock is a compact solid rubber chock with a molded-in eye bolt and grooved traction surface for concrete, asphalt, and gravel.
Urethane Wheel Chocks
Urethane chocks are lighter than rubber and resist oils, fuels, and harsh solvents. The 10" Urethane Double-Sided Wheel Chock with Eye Bolt is a dual-sided pyramid chock in orange, with a molded-in steel eye bolt for tethering or wall-hung storage. At about 2.9 lbs. it is much lighter than the 8.5 lb. rubber chock in the same size. The Urethane Wheel Chock is the largest in the collection at 11" x 8" x 8", with a curved base, a raised diamond plate texture, and a molded-through hole for a chain, strap, or hanger. Orange urethane is easy to spot in low light and busy yards.
How to Choose the Right Wheel Chock
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Tire size: Match the chock to the tires it will be used with. The 10" rubber chock is listed as ideal for most commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment tires, and the 11" urethane chock is the largest here. Check each product page, and compare the chock's height to your wheel diameter.
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Rubber or urethane: Rubber is a solid, durable choice for everyday dock and yard use. Urethane is lighter to carry and resists oils, fuels, and solvents, which suits fueling areas and shops.
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Wedge or pyramid: Wedge-style chocks have a simple sloped profile. Double-sided pyramid chocks grip from either side and include an eye bolt for tethering.
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Handle, eye bolt, or slot: Each chock has a molded handle, eye bolt, or hole for a chain or strap, which helps keep chocks with the vehicle or the dock and can deter loss or theft.
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Color: Black rubber is a standard yard choice. Orange urethane stands out in low light.
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Pack size: Single chocks and 2-packs are available on most items, with bulk pricing by request.
Product pages for these chocks reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1), which covers highway truck restraint during loading with powered industrial trucks. Site procedures, vehicle restraint requirements, and tire sizes vary, so review the regulation and your employer's safety program, and consult a qualified safety professional, to confirm what applies to your operation.
Common Applications
- Loading docks and warehouse operations
- Truck terminals and fleet yards
- Highway trucks and trailers parked during loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment and jobsite staging
- Garages and maintenance areas
Wheel Chock FAQs
What size wheel chock do I need for a truck or trailer?
It depends on the tire diameter and the vehicle. As a general guide, larger tires call for a larger chock. The 10" rubber chock is listed as ideal for most commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment tires, and the 11" urethane chock is the largest option here. Check each product page and your vehicle manufacturer's guidance.
What is the difference between rubber and urethane wheel chocks?
Rubber chocks are solid and durable and are the heavier option. Urethane chocks are lighter, resist oils, fuels, and solvents, and come in orange for visibility. For example, the 10" urethane chock weighs about 2.9 lbs., while the 10" rubber chock weighs about 8.5 lbs.
What is an eye bolt on a wheel chock for?
The steel eye bolt is a tether point for a chain or strap. It helps keep the chock attached to a trailer, wall bracket, or dock post and can help deter theft or loss.
Do these wheel chocks meet OSHA requirements?
The product pages reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) for highway truck loading with powered industrial trucks. OSHA requirements and site procedures vary, so review the regulation and consult a qualified safety professional for your operation.
Where can I find more truck and trailer supplies?
Browse Vehicle Safety Supplies, Flatbed Trailer Products, Enclosed Trailer Products, Driver Accessories, and Log Books & Inspection Reports, or contact our team if you need help matching chocks to your fleet.
