Streamline Yard Ops, Slash Dwell Time & Eliminate Check-In Chaos
Need better yard visibility, faster gates, or driver self-check-in? PowerYard’s modular YMS is easy to use, quick to deploy, and built to scale with your operation.
Your Yard, Optimized
Enhance driver productivity, optimize operations, and improve safety with the PowerYard cloud-based yard management system. With a modular design, you only pay for what you need and expand as you grow. PowerYard provides:
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50% Faster Yard Checks
Real-time tracking ends trailer hunts and wasted hours, increasing operational efficiency and reducing frustration for your team.
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Lower Costs at Any Scale
Accurate, defensible timestamps slash detention fees and disputes—savings range from thousands per yard to millions across networks.
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Rapid Deployment
Go live in weeks with devices you already own—no RFID tags or Wi-Fi upgrades required. Get value faster with minimal setup.
PowerYMS: Yard & Dock Visibility
Problem
Manual yard checks and scattered paperwork create blind spots that slow down operations. Trailers go missing, loaders waste hours hunting, and managers struggle to keep dwell times and compliance under control—driving up costs and delaying schedules.
Solution
PowerYMS replaces manual checks with real-time data and clear digital tasking in yards and docks. Every trailer and driver task is tracked in one system, so staff always know where assets are and what should be done next.

Real-time Tracking

Queue-based Task Management

Reefer Monitoring

Exportable History
Who it's for: Warehouse and distribution-centre operators, 3PLs, manufacturers, chemical facilities and port/intermodal terminals needing accurate asset visibility.
"A major distribution centre cut detention fees by over 50%, improved trailer scheduling and saved three hours per day by unifying tracking and dwell data."

PowerGate: Gate Automation
Problem
Manual gate operations create bottlenecks, incomplete inspections, and costly detention. Without accurate timestamps, operators spend too much time piecing together conflicting data from carriers—leaving them exposed to disputes and expensive detention fees.
Solution
PowerGate digitizes every gate transaction so processing is fast, inspections are accurate, and all driver documentation is timestamped and stored automatically.

Mobile Gate Attendant
Mobile Gate Attendant

Customizable Inspection Forms
Customizable Inspection Forms

On-site Asset List
On-site Asset List

Automatic Timestamps
Automatic Timestamps

Document Management
Document Management

Gate History Export
Gate History Export
Who it's for: Gate attendants, security teams, and high-throughput yards at distribution centres or ports that need to reduce queues, cut disputes, and eliminate manual data collection.
"We reduced gate check-in times by 33% at our distribution yard. PowerGate is saving us more than 20 hours per week!"
EZCheck-In: Driver Pre-Check
Problem
When drivers arrive without the right documents or data, everything slows down. Queues build at the gate, staff scramble to validate paperwork, and disputes arise later when records don't line up. The result is wasted hours, higher labor costs, and costly billing disputes.
Solution
With EZCheck-In, drivers pre-submit BOLs and other documents on any device and can self-check in via phone or tablet before getting to the gate, or at a kiosk upon arrival. Dispatchers gain real-time visibility of inbound loads, while operations teams capture accurate, defensible timestamps to prevent disputes.

Direct Integration

Multi-Device Support

Real-Time Visibility

Automated Validation

Document Imaging
Who It's For: Carriers, 3PLs, e-commerce fulfillment hubs, and distribution centers that need to cut wait times, reduce labor costs, and eliminate disputes at the gate.
"Using PowerYard's EZCheck-In, a national parcel carrier reduced invoice disputes by 72%, thus recovering $2M in detention overpayments."
Key Benefits

Cut Wait Times

Reduce Labor Costs
Reduce Labor Costs

Eliminate Disputes
Eliminate Disputes

Real-Time Visibility
Real-Time Visibility
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Task management & queue-based tasks
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Digital yard task execution
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Trailer pool management (FIFO)
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Reefer temperature checks
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Yard/dock spot allocation
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Task & yard history export
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Digitized gate transactions
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Mobile gate attendant
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Asset list & WMS click-to-copy
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Tractor/trailer timestamps
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Document management
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Driver pre-checks
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Self-check-in (BYOD)
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Inbound visibility & driver chat
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Record validation & surveys
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Ruggedized tablets
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BYOD
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PowerYard Solutions: Compare Our Modules
Choosing the right yard solution shouldn’t be complicated. This grid shows what’s included in each PowerYard module so you can quickly see which one solves your most pressing challenges today—and how adding more unlocks even greater value.
PowerYMS Features
Advanced Yard Management
- Real-time inventory control
- Task management & queue-based tasks
- Digital yard task execution
- Trailer pool management (FIFO)
- Reefer temperature checks
- Yard/dock spot allocation
- Task & yard history export
- Ruggedized tablets
PowerGate
Streamlined Gate Operations
- Digitized gate transactions
- Mobile gate attendant
- Custom inspection forms
- Asset list & WMS click-to-copy
- Tractor/trailer timestamps
- Document management
- BYOD
Case Studies
"Every yard is different—but the results are consistent. Customers across industries use PowerYard to cut detention fees, eliminate disputes, and keep freight moving. Explore results below, filterable by PowerYMS (Yard & Dock Visibility), PowerGate (Gate Automation), or EZCheck-In (Driver Pre-Check)."

Unilever
Unilever
Challenge
Solution
Results
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$2M+ annual savings from accurate, defensible timestamps
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90% fewer detention invoices as carriers stopped submitting unverified claims
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Faster dispute resolution with significantly less back-and-forth

Healthcare Distribution Center
Healthcare Distribution Center
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Detention fees cut from $40K+ to $83/month
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Stronger assessorial management across the yard
- Co-located Operations Specialist

Healthcare Distribution Center – Reduced Detention Costs
Challenge: Manual check-ins and conflicting data drove detention over $40K/month
Challenge
A regional healthcare distribution center was drowning in conflicting data. Carriers provided inconsistent arrival and departure timestamps, while manual check-in processes created even more discrepancies. Staff spent countless hours pulling information from spreadsheets, logs, and phone calls—time-consuming work that left detention fees spiraling above $40,000 per month and eroded trust with partners.
Solution
PowerGate and EZCheck-In replaced manual, error-prone processes with an automated system that provided indisputable tractor and trailer timestamps. Drivers could pre-submit paperwork before arrival, while dispatchers gained real-time visibility into inbound and outbound activity. This gave operations staff reliable, defensible data to manage assessorials and stop disputes before they started.
Results
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Reduced monthly detention from $40,000+ to $83
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Indisputable timestamps resolved disputes instantly
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Stronger assessorial management across the yard

National Parcel Carrier – Accurate Detention Billing
Challenge
Solution
Results
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$2M recovered in detention overpayments
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More accurate billing processes
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72% fewer invoice disputes

Major Distribution Center – Centralized Visibility & Reduced Detention
Challenge
Solution
Results
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50%+ reduction in detention fees
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Improved trailer scheduling with real-time dwell insights
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Saved three hours/day by eliminating manual data handling

Food Processor – Document Accuracy & Dock Flow
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Check-in time reduced by over 30%
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$16K in annual labor savings
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$8K in document error prevention
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$52K in annual dock scheduling improvements
“Before PowerYard, check-ins were slow and paperwork mistakes constantly caused delays at the dock. Now drivers can pre-submit everything, and our team works from accurate records. Check-ins are faster, errors are gone, and the whole dock flows more smoothly.” – Operations Manager, Food Processing Facility

HVAC Manufacturer – Trailer Hunt Time Cut in Half
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Dock scheduling accuracy improved by 25%
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Loaders gained back 1–2 hours per shift
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Trailer hunt times reduced by 50%

Major Distribution Center – Digitized Gate Operations
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Over $30K in annual savings
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20+ hours saved weekly
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Gate check-ins reduced by 33%

Cold Chain Distribution Facility – Simplified Compliance
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Reduced risk of costly regulatory penalties
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Cut 14 hours/week from compliance tasks
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100% audit readiness with trusted digital records

E-Commerce Fulfillment Hub – Visibility Without a Gate
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Removed off-hour blind spots that previously caused weekly delays
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Eliminated manual yard walks; WMS updates now instant and automated
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Full 24/7 visibility into arrivals and departures

Logistics Provider – Real-Time Task Execution
Challenge
Solution
PowerYMS introduced Digital Yard Task Execution, replacing manual logs with automated digital tracking. Managers gained 24/7 visibility into tasks, enabling them to spot and resolve issues proactively.
Results
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15% increase in yard throughput
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Managers resolving issues in real time instead of after the fact
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Eliminated manual logging, saving drivers 2 hours per shift

Large Distribution Yard – Eliminated Gate Guesswork
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Reduced driver waiting time by 30%
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2 hours/day saved on WMS updates
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Full visibility into off-hour gate activity

Consumer Goods Warehouse – Smarter Dock Assignments
Challenge
Solution
Results
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Improved overall scheduling accuracy and throughput
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Increased dock worker productivity by 15%
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Fewer dock delays and 40% less rework
Even more PowerYard TMS results...
Major Distribution Center: Centralized Visibility & Reduced Detention
Challenge: Manual processes and scattered documents made it difficult to track trailers, manage dwell times, and schedule efficiently—causing delays and detention fees.
Solution: PowerYard unified tracking, dwell data, and gate activity in one real-time platform—reducing six systems to three.
Results:
* 50%+ reduction in detention fees
* Improved trailer scheduling via real-time dwell insights
* Saved three hours/day by eliminating manual data handling
Cold Chain Distribution Facility: Simplified compliance and custom data collection
Challenge: CT-PAT and audit requirements demanded manual data capture and custom forms.
Solution: Configurable Pre-Check Portal with digital recordkeeping.
Results:
* Trusted digital records for compliance
* 2 hours saved daily
* $36K in annual productivity savings
National Parcel Carrier: Validating detention with digital accuracy
Challenge: Inconsistent timestamps led to billing disputes and lost detention revenue.
Solution: Automated geo-stamped check-in/out data.
Results:
* 72% fewer invoice disputes
* More accurate billing
* $2M saved in detention overpayments
HVAC Manufacturerr: Trailer Hunt Time Cut in Half
Challenge: Loaders spent excessive time searching for trailers, disrupting dock flow. Lack of real-time tracking created inefficiencies in trailer allocation.
Solution: Real-Time Inventory Control and Optimized Trailer Pool Management
Results:
* Trailer hunt times reduced by 50%
* Significant gain in loader productivity
* Improved dock scheduling accuracy
E-Commerce Fulfillment Hub: Visibility without a gate
Challenge: No gates or structured check-ins left drivers guessing, causing inventory errors and delays.
Solution: Driver Pre-Check with real-time arrival/departure visibility.
Results:
* Off-hour events captured systematically
* Faster yard checks and WMS updates
* $36K in annual time savings
Major Distribution Center: Digitized gate operations
Challenge: Gate operations bogged down with manual processes, leading to significant delays during peak hours. Drivers often waiting 15+ minutes to check in.
Solution: PowerYard YMS enabled digitized gate transactions with real-time BOL submissions eliminated paperwork, manual entries, and errors.
Results:
* Gate check-ins reduced by 33%
* 20+ hours saved weekly
* Over $30K in annual savings
Cold Chain Distribution Facility: Simplified compliance and custom data collection
Challenge: CT-PAT and audit requirements demanded manual data capture and custom forms.
Solution: Configurable Pre-Check Portal with digital recordkeeping.
Results:
* Trusted digital records for compliance
* 2 hours saved daily
* $36K in annual productivity savings
Logistics Provider: Real-time task execution
Challenge: Manual logging and lack of site visibility caused delays and hindered real-time issue resolution. Drivers faced unclear instructions and frequent disruption.
Solution: Poweryard's Digital Yard Task Execution and Remote Monitoring to automate task logging and provide 24/7 operational visibility.
Results:
* Elimination of manual logging saved drivers 2 hours per shift
* Managers resolving issues proactively
* Improved yard efficiency and driver satisfaction
Large Distribution Yard: Eliminated gate guesswork
Challenge: Open yards with no structured check-in left drivers unsure where to go, causing inventory inaccuracies and delays.
Solution: Pre-Check Portal with real-time arrival/departure visibility.
Results:
* Full visibility to off-hour gate activity
* 2 hours saved daily on WMS updates
* $36K in annual labor savings
Consumer Goods Warehouse: Smarter dock assignments
Challenge: Without inbound visibility, docks were underutilized and plagued by late arrivals.
Solution: With PowerYard, real-time arrival data enabled proactive dock scheduling.
Results:
* Fewer dock delays and rework
* Better productivity for dock workers
* $36K in annual scheduling gains
Food Processor: Document Accuracy and Dock Flow
Challenge: Manual check-ins and document errors caused bottlenecks, disputes, and costly follow-ups.
Solution: Driver Pre-Check and Document Imaging from PowerYard enabled accurate data and BOL uploads before arrival.
Results:
* Check-in time reduced by over 30%
* $16K in labor savings + $8K in document error prevention annually
* $52K in annual dock scheduling improvements
Even more PowerYard TMS results...
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Major Distribution Center: Centralized Visibility & Reduced Detention
Challenge: Manual processes and scattered documents made it difficult to track trailers, manage dwell times, and schedule efficiently—causing delays and detention fees.
Solution: PowerYard unified tracking, dwell data, and gate activity in one real-time platform—reducing six systems to three.
Results:
* 50%+ reduction in detention fees
* Improved trailer scheduling via real-time dwell insights
* Saved three hours/day by eliminating manual data handling
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Cold Chain Distribution Facility: Simplified compliance and custom data collection
Challenge: CT-PAT and audit requirements demanded manual data capture and custom forms.
Solution: Configurable Pre-Check Portal with digital recordkeeping.
Results:
* Trusted digital records for compliance
* 2 hours saved daily
* $36K in annual productivity savings
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National Parcel Carrier: Validating detention with digital accuracy
Challenge: Inconsistent timestamps led to billing disputes and lost detention revenue.
Solution: Automated geo-stamped check-in/out data.
Results:
* 72% fewer invoice disputes
* More accurate billing
* $2M saved in detention overpayments
-
HVAC Manufacturerr: Trailer Hunt Time Cut in Half
Challenge: Loaders spent excessive time searching for trailers, disrupting dock flow. Lack of real-time tracking created inefficiencies in trailer allocation.
Solution: Real-Time Inventory Control and Optimized Trailer Pool Management
Results:
* Trailer hunt times reduced by 50%
* Significant gain in loader productivity
* Improved dock scheduling accuracy
-
E-Commerce Fulfillment Hub: Visibility without a gate
Challenge: No gates or structured check-ins left drivers guessing, causing inventory errors and delays.
Solution: Driver Pre-Check with real-time arrival/departure visibility.
Results:
* Off-hour events captured systematically
* Faster yard checks and WMS updates
* $36K in annual time savings
-
Major Distribution Center: Digitized gate operations
Challenge: Gate operations bogged down with manual processes, leading to significant delays during peak hours. Drivers often waiting 15+ minutes to check in.
Solution: PowerYard YMS enabled digitized gate transactions with real-time BOL submissions eliminated paperwork, manual entries, and errors.
Results:
* Gate check-ins reduced by 33%
* 20+ hours saved weekly
* Over $30K in annual savings
-
Cold Chain Distribution Facility: Simplified compliance and custom data collection
Challenge: CT-PAT and audit requirements demanded manual data capture and custom forms.
Solution: Configurable Pre-Check Portal with digital recordkeeping.
Results:
* Trusted digital records for compliance
* 2 hours saved daily
* $36K in annual productivity savings -
Logistics Provider: Real-time task execution
Challenge: Manual logging and lack of site visibility caused delays and hindered real-time issue resolution. Drivers faced unclear instructions and frequent disruption.
Solution: Poweryard's Digital Yard Task Execution and Remote Monitoring to automate task logging and provide 24/7 operational visibility.
Results:
* Elimination of manual logging saved drivers 2 hours per shift
* Managers resolving issues proactively
* Improved yard efficiency and driver satisfaction -
Large Distribution Yard: Eliminated gate guesswork
Challenge: Open yards with no structured check-in left drivers unsure where to go, causing inventory inaccuracies and delays.
Solution: Pre-Check Portal with real-time arrival/departure visibility.
Results:
* Full visibility to off-hour gate activity
* 2 hours saved daily on WMS updates
* $36K in annual labor savings
-
Consumer Goods Warehouse: Smarter dock assignments
Challenge: Without inbound visibility, docks were underutilized and plagued by late arrivals.
Solution: With PowerYard, real-time arrival data enabled proactive dock scheduling.
Results:
* Fewer dock delays and rework
* Better productivity for dock workers
* $36K in annual scheduling gains
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Food Processor: Document Accuracy and Dock Flow
Challenge: Manual check-ins and document errors caused bottlenecks, disputes, and costly follow-ups.
Solution: Driver Pre-Check and Document Imaging from PowerYard enabled accurate data and BOL uploads before arrival.
Results:
* Check-in time reduced by over 30%
* $16K in labor savings + $8K in document error prevention annually
* $52K in annual dock scheduling improvements
Ready to Transform Your Yard?
Discover why operations leaders rely on PowerYard to streamline yard ops, accelerate gate processing and reduce detention fees.
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