A loading dock or loading bay is an area of a building where goods vehicles (usually road or rail) are loaded and unloaded. They are commonly found on commercial and industrial buildings, and warehouses in particular. Loading docks are part of a facility’s service or utility infrastructure, typically providing direct access to staging areas, storage rooms, and freight elevators. Loading docks are constructed with high strength concrete to absorb the commercial vehicle’s weight that it will endure time and time again.