Within the variety of liftgate styles, each is meant to improve truck loading and unloading, especially when the shipping or receiving location does not have a loading dock, making manual loading and unloading necessary. Liftgates can increase delivery speed, particularly with heavy cargo.
Liftgates also can help minimize product damage because cargo delivered with the help of a liftgate is subject to less harm from dropping or mishandling. Additionally, liftgates are able to enhance workplace safety related to personnel back and lifting injuries.