Electronic control panels, and parts and fittings therefor; communication systems for loading docks consisting of electronic transmitters and receivers for communication between automated loading vehicles and loading dock operators; computer software and electronic controllers for automating, viewing, monitoring, operating and managing loading docks and dock yards; computer software for opening doors, controlling machinery, operating lights, collecting loading dock data, conducting equipment diagnostics and communicating with remote data collection devices; Intelligent controller systems for loading docks, warehouse shipping and receiving areas, manufacturing distribution areas and truck transfer areas and components thereof, namely, wireless and network routers, modems, computer network bridges, control panel lights and loading dock light communication systems in the nature of electronic dock leveler controls in the nature of control panels for dock levelers, lighting control panels, LED loading dock light controls, control panels in the nature of electric control panels, lighting control panels and integrated control systems for loading dock equipment