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RhinoStop® Truck-Guard

Built for vehicles with a high centre of gravity, RhinoStop TruckGuard pairs heavy-duty posts with a double-height W-beam rail that stands 1.0 metre off the ground. With a height of 1.0 meter, this system enhances visibility for truck drivers and forklift operators, making it the preferred barrier solution for loading docks, transport logistics warehouses, and parking areas frequently used by heavy vehicles.

RhinoStop TruckGuard can also be configured with handrails and mesh infill to provide pedestrian fall protection. The fully modular system utilises off-the-shelf components, allowing for rapid supply and installation, and can be customised on-site to meet specific project dimensions.

Where RhinoStop® Truck-Guard is used

RhinoStop TruckGuard has been crash-tested to comply with the 30 kN, 40 kN and 240 kN impact loads nominated by AS/NZS 1170.1, Clause 3.8.  The selection of the most appropriate impact condition considers the design vehicle and proposed location of the barrier system. The 30 kN and 240 kN impact loads are categorised as Type F and are derived from a vehicle impacting 500 mm above floor level. The 40 kN is categorised as Type G and is derived from a vehicle impacting 1000 mm above floor level. Therefore, Type F is often preferred for car park barrier specification and Type G is preferred for logistics depots and warehouses frequented by high centre-of-gravity vehicles.

For more details, please visit the impact compliance page.

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RhinoStop® Truck-Guard Crash Test Performance

TruckGuard has undergone full-scale crash testing in three configurations, covering both a heavier utility vehicle and a light truck, each on a 150 mm-thick concrete slab representative of a warehouse or car park.

RhinoStop Truck Guard crash test performance table

RhinoStop® Truck-Guard Installation

RhinoStop Truck Guard Installation guide

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RhinoStop® Truck-Guard Features

  • AS/NZS 1170.1 Clause 3.8 covers every impact condition this barrier is built to meet.
  • Crash tested against a 2,500 kg light truck at 20 km/h and a 2,000 kg utility at 27 km/h, covering the heavier end of vehicles found at loading docks and in warehouse aisles.
  • The baseplate yields under impact, absorbing higher loads without transferring them straight to the anchors.
  • Anchors and the 150 mm slab both came through crash testing undamaged, meaning the barrier can go straight back into service after an impact.
  • This is Australian intellectual property, developed and held by Safe Direction.

See the full RhinoStop guardrail range for other car park and warehouse barrier options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RhinoStop TruckGuard suitable for pedestrian areas?

Yes. Add a handrail and mesh infill to the standard configuration and the same barrier provides pedestrian fall protection alongside vehicle containment.

Can RhinoStop TruckGuard be installed in a multi-storey car park?

Yes. The system has been full-scale crash tested on a 150 mm elevated concrete slab, the same construction used in multi-storey car parks, confirming both the impact response and the anchor embedment depth hold up under those conditions. For car parks where vehicle speed matters more than vehicle height, RhinoStop Heavy Duty is worth comparing.

Is RhinoStop TruckGuard suitable for warehouses and freight depots?

Yes, it’s a common fit for warehouses, freight terminals and factory sites. The double-height rail sits at 1.0 metre, keeping it visible to drivers in forklifts and trucks rather than just passenger vehicles, and suiting a wider range of vehicle heights than a single-height barrier. Explore our warehouse barrier solutions for other warehouse-specific options.

What does Type G, 40kN mean under AS/NZS 1170.1?

It’s the impact condition the standard sets for medium traffic areas, a 2,000 kg vehicle impact equivalent to 40 kN, applied at 1.0 metre above floor level. TruckGuard is built to that height specifically, which is why it uses a double rail rather than the single rail used on lower car park barriers.

How is RhinoStop TruckGuard manufactured?

TruckGuard is built entirely from steel, with posts and w-beam rails hot dip galvanised for corrosion protection in outdoor and industrial environments.

Why does TruckGuard use a double-height rail instead of a single one?

TruckGuard’s Type G rating requires containment at 1.0 metre above floor level, higher than the impact point most single-height car park barriers are built to. Doubling the rail lets the barrier reach that height while keeping the lower rail in place for standard vehicle impacts too.

How does the yielding baseplate work?

Each post sits on a baseplate engineered to yield under impact. As the vehicle load comes through, the baseplate deflects and spreads that force into the barrier system rather than concentrating it at the anchor points.

How is RhinoStop TruckGuard installed?

Posts are secured to the concrete slab with M20 anchors, two per post, torqued to 200 Nm at a 115 mm drill depth. That spec matches what was used in crash testing.