The aluminum economizer dock plate is an economical way to speed up truck loading and unloading. The unit spans the opening between dock and trailer to allow pallet or hand trucks along with traffic to safely move in and out of the trailer. The dock plate is constructed of high strength, non-skid aluminum alloy tread plate. The lightweight design with bolt on zinc plated legs and handles on each side makes portability easy. Locking legs for OSHA compliance. Not for use with fork trucks.