1 INSIGHT

In industrial real estate, ingress and egress aren’t just about entering and exiting the property – they include the entire on-site truck circulation system.

From curb cut width and turning radius to truck court depth and dock approach angles, the way trailers move through a site determines whether a building truly functions for modern 53-foot trailers.

An industrial property may offer the right clear height and power, but smooth truck entry, exit, and maneuverability are essential to keeping operations running efficiently.

2 ACTION STEPS FOR INDUSTRIAL TENANTS & BUYERS

• Analyze the full truck path. Evaluate the route from freeway exit to dock door, including street access, gate configuration, internal circulation flow, backing geometry, and outbound departure.
• Measure functionality, not just frontage. Confirm truck court depth (120 feet or more of truck court depth preferred for 53-foot trailers), gate width, trailer queuing space, and whether inbound and outbound flows conflict during peak operations.

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS

Ingress and egress include internal truck circulation, not just the driveway.

Inefficient truck circulation increases labor costs, safety risks, and delivery delays.

The most competitive industrial buildings are designed for smooth, conflict-free truck flow.