System and method for monitoring a loading dock

A method of monitoring activity within a dock, comprising:

• receiving a presence signal from a presence sensor;
• determining, based on the presence signal, a presence of a truck within a predefined area in the dock;
• and
• calculating a first distance of the truck from the presence sensor based on the presence signal.

A sensor system, comprising:

• a presence sensor positioned within a dock;
• a dock door sensor positioned proximate to a dock door;
• a dock leveler sensor positioned proximate to a dock leveler;
• a controller configured to communicate with the presence sensor, the dock door sensor, and the dock leveler sensor;
• and a server configured to receive, from the controller, and store data based on information provided by the presence sensor, the dock door sensor, and the dock leveler sensor, wherein the server is further configured to provide at least one of maintenance information or operational information related to a presence of trucks in the dock, operation of the dock door, and operation of the dock leveler.