Dover Operations Overview
Bill Swart
Drivers must wear required safety equipment at all times.
Shipping/Receiving
Equipment types allowed:
Flatbed, sidekit, stepdeck, lowboy
Commodities:
Metal alloy on skids
Special requirements:
Safety equipment required; engine must be shut off and brakes engaged.
Operation days of week:
Monday to Friday
Hours
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Appointments required:
First come, first served
Contact:
Dispatch
Contact phone:
973-328-8520
Contact email:
Driver Safety Equipment
Required – Howmet Aerospace Provides | Required – Driver Provides | Not Required at Location |
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 Safety glasses |
Safety glasses with side shields |
 Hard hat |
Hard hat with chin strap |
Long pants |
 Shirts with sleeves |
Long sleeves |
 Hearing protection |
 Closed-toed shoes |
Steel-toed shoes |
Metatarsal boots |
 Neon safety vest |
 Full-body harness |
Fall Protection
Stationary platform – driver back in
Stationary platform – driver pulls through
Movable platforms (manual)
Movable platforms (electric or pneumatic)
Overhead trolley beam with harness system
Netting that attaches to truck
Air bags or foam pads positioned next to truck
Guardrails placed on side of truck
Safety curtains at open dock doors
Load securement/tarp assistance
Blocking and Bracing
Material provided by?
Howmet Aerospace
Tools provided by?
Driver
Performed by?
Driver
Assists flatbed drivers with tarping of freight?
No
Driver Amenities
Access to employee restroom
Access to portable toilet
Drinking water
Waiting area – heated and air-conditioned
Telephone
Pay Telephone
Overnight parking
Vending machines
Cafeteria
CB communication with guards or dock
Scale in required?
Scale out required?
Axle weights provided to driver?
if requested
Non-driving passengers allowed in plant?
Minimum age for admittance to plant
16
Do passengers have access to facilities?
Are pets allowed on plant site?
no
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