Truck Yard Safety Striping: Organized Flow, Fewer Accidents, Better Compliance

Truck yards are high-traffic, high-risk zones. Between massive vehicles, fast movement, and tight delivery windows, there’s zero room for confusion. That’s why clear, durable striping is one of the smartest safety investments you can make.

At Phoenix Striping, we specialize in truck yard striping layouts designed to keep your operation safe, smooth, and compliant. Our go-to system? Aexcel Gorilla waterborne paint combined with AASHTO Type 1 Swarco glass beads—built for performance under pressure.

Why Striping Matters in Truck Yards

In a yard filled with semis, trailers, spotters, and foot traffic, poor or faded markings can lead to:

• Collisions between trucks and pedestrians

• Inefficient staging or loading delays

• Missed docks or improperly parked trailers

• Fire lane or safety violations

• Slower turnaround times and frustrated drivers

Proper striping improves flow, boosts visibility, and helps your team and vendors stay safe and on task.

Note: Striping in truck yards isn’t cosmetic—it’s a functional part of your daily operations and liability prevention plan.

Our Recommended System: Aexcel Gorilla + Type 1 Glass Beads

We’ve tested it all, and for truck yards, Aexcel Gorilla paint with Swarco AASHTO Type 1 glass beads is our most trusted system.

Why this combo works:

• Fast-drying paint that limits downtime

• Sharp, clean line edges that look professional

• Type 1 beads are the ideal size—not too large to pop off, but large enough to enhance reflectivity and embed securely

• Highly visible under night lighting or in low-visibility conditions

• Better longevity in dirty, high-wear environments

Bonus: Type 1 glass beads don’t just add reflectivity—they actually help lock in the paint’s surface, making it more durable and cleaner over time.

What We Include in a Truck Yard Striping Project

Every yard has its own challenges and layout needs. That’s why our truck yard striping services are custom-tailored to your operations. Common features we include:

• Truck lanes for inbound and outbound routes

• Trailer staging and numbered spots

• Dock number striping and clear bay IDs

• Directional arrows and lane indicators

• Stop bars and yield lines

• Pedestrian walkways and buffer zones

• Fire lane striping with required stenciling

• Reflective beads on key flow lines for night visibility

• Custom safety stencils (e.g., “WAIT HERE,” “YIELD,” or speed indicators)

We start with a full walkthrough and layout planning session to ensure the design improves flow and safety—not just puts lines on the ground.

Note: We can reconfigure your yard layout if you’re expanding, adding dock positions, or dealing with outdated markings.

Why Type 1 Beads Make the Difference

The AASHTO Type 1 Swarco glass beads we use are specifically chosen for truck yards because:

• They embed easily into Aexcel Gorilla paint without sitting too high or too shallow

• They maintain reflectivity longer than fine or oversized beads

• They’re less likely to be scraped off by turning semi tires

• They offer a cleaner finish that doesn’t collect dirt or grime as easily

This system gives you excellent nighttime visibility without sacrificing line clarity or requiring thick, textured coatings.

Ideal Materials for Every Part of the Yard

Different areas require different levels of durability. We offer tailored striping materials based on traffic levels:

Bonus: We’re happy to mix materials across your site—for example, using epoxy in high-friction dock zones and Aexcel Gorilla in traffic lanes.

Scheduling & Installation That Fits Your Flow

We know your yard doesn’t shut down—so we schedule around your busiest times to reduce disruption. Our crews offer:

• Night and weekend service

• Segmented installs so you can keep operations running

• Quick-dry paint systems when turnaround time is critical

• Flexible layout tweaks on-site if changes are needed mid-project

We work fast, clean, and with minimal interference to your team.

Final Thoughts

Your truck yard doesn’t just need striping—it needs a layout that improves safety, reduces accidents, and handles the demands of 80,000-pound vehicles every day. With our Aexcel Gorilla + Type 1 Swarco bead system, you get striping that performs under pressure—and stays visible when it matters most.

Phoenix Striping brings precision, experience, and the right materials to every truck yard project in the Valley.

Book your free walk-through and layout quote today.