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For Smarter, Safer, and Streamlined Yard Management

Digitize gate operations and enhance driver productivity with the user-friendly, easy-to-deploy PowerYard Yard Management System (YMS).

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Streamline Operations and Enhance Safety in Your Yard

PowerYard is a is a cloud-based yard management system (YMS) designed to:

  • Enhance Driver Productivity: Eliminate manual errors and shorten trailer hunt times by 50%
  • Optimize Operations: Improve efficiency with automated task management and real-time tracking
  • Prioritize Safety: Reduce driver interruptions, eliminate radio chatter, and enhance compliance

Real PowerYard YMS Success Stories

See how PowerYard YMS is transforming yard management for real users:

Meat Packing Plant Gate Manager

Our security officers are now mobile and can go to the truck, reducing check-in time and improving yard visibility.

Meat Packing Plant Gate Manager

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PowerYard’s automated trailer tracking cut our hunt times in half and increased dock worker productivity, without interrupting any workflows!

Distribution Center Manager

Daikin Comfort

Medical Supply RDC Operations Lead

By eliminating manual processes, PowerYard saved us over 20 hours a week in gate operations at our Regional Distribution Center, while improving data accuracy across the board

Medical Supply RDC Operations Lead

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Accurate yard inventory management is crucial for us, and PowerYard delivers. With real-time tracking, we have better visibility and control over our inventory.

Emily Davis

Warehouse Supervisor

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24/7 monitoring lets us address issues proactively

Site Manager

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So much smoother getting OTRs in and out of the facility... now I can actually get out of the
truck for once!

Jeff Miller

Lead Driver, Lazer Logistics

Optimize Yard Operations with Automation, Visibility, and Cost Efficiency

Supply Chain Integration

Seamless Integration

Layer PowerYard onto any TMS or WMS system without requiring additional IT support.

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Real-time Monitoring

Gain full control over trailer yard management, driver tasks, gate transactions, and dock scheduling.

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Proactive Issue Resolution

Identify and resolve delays before they impact operations.

PowerYard Benefits

Clear Visibility and Efficiency
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Shorten yard checks by 50% and keep drivers in motion with queue-based tasks.

Cost-Savings
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A yard with 250 weekly arrivals achieved over $85,000 in annual savings through faster gate processing and reduced detention fees using PowerYard. 

Unmatched Safety
Anti Radio Chatter

PowerYard significantly reduces driver interruptions, errors, and frustration. The system queues up tasks directly on drivers’ tablets, reducing the need for distracting radio chatter

Cold Chain Assurance
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Monitor reefer temperatures and eliminate off-temp losses.
Accountability and Quality
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PowerYard ensures thorough task documentation, fostering improved relationships and minimizing disputes with accurate time stamps and task durations. Drivers execute tasks correctly the first time with a feature-rich system that allows two-way communication through its exception management, enabling real-time feedback and efficient communication using the 'Comments' feature.

Easy to Deploy and Use
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The PowerYard YMS requires no upfront investments in RFID tags, readers, or the need to Wi-Fi enable your yard. 'Kick-off’ to ‘go-live’ is typically four weeks. The easy-to-use interface has drivers up-to-speed and using the system within 10 minutes.

PowerYard Features

PowerYard was built to streamline your yard management while being easy-to-use and easy to scale as you grow.  Choose the PowerYard tier that’s right for you.

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Feature
PowerYard Essentials
Core Yard Visibility & Task Management
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PowerYard Pro
Advanced Gate Features & Digitized Transactions
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PowerYard Enterprise
Full OTR Driver Pre-check & Integration
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Web Portal Access: Accessible anytime, anywhere without additional per-seat charges for users
Streamlined Gate Essentials: Facilitate quick and easy check-in/out at the gate for all vehicles
Efficient Yard Task Management: Assign, oversee, and track yard tasks. Get real-time visibility into task status
Clear Task Instructions: Eliminate miscommunications and errors, enhance efficiency, no radio interruptions
Digital Yard Task Execution: Completed yard tasks are digitally timestamped and logged
Effective Yard Checks: Quickly add/depart assets with immediate and automatic updates made to inventory records
Real-Time Inventory Control: Instant visibility and tracking of on-site assets for better inventory management
Optimized Trailer Pool Management (FIFO): Manage and right-size your trailer pools efficiently
Precise Reefer Temp Checks: Accurately monitor and record reefer temperatures to ensure goods remain at set points
'Export to Excel' Reports: Easily export complex data for analysis and reporting using Excel
Yard/Dock Spot Management: Allocate and manage yard and dock spots efficiently for streamlined operations
Task History View and Export: Review detailed task history and export data for deeper operational insights
Yard Check History View and Export: Access and export comprehensive yard check history for informed decision-making
Digitized Gate Transactions: Simplify and speed up gate transactions with fully digitized processes

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Mobile Gate Attendant: Gate attendants use mobile devices to interact with drivers anywhere in the yard

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Simplified Check-In/Out: Ensure smooth vehicle entry and exit from the yard with streamlined procedures

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Customizable Inspection Form: Enter any physical inspection attribute (OSD, Seal #, Pallet Count, Driver Name/CDL/Cell, etc.)

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On-Site Asset List: Quickly reference a comprehensive list of on-site assets for operational efficiency

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Effortless Data Entry into WMS: Click to Copy feature enables 'no typing' data entry into Warehouse Management Systems

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Tractor and Trailer Timestamps: Log precise arrival and departure times for tractors and trailers automatically

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Document Management: Save and manage important documents like seals and damage images within the check-in record

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Gate History View and Export: View detailed gate activity history and export for informed action planning

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Driver Pre-Checks (into PowerYard or WMS): Pre-emptively resolve potential issues by checking drivers before they arrive

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Driver Self-Check-In: Drivers can perform self-check-in using their phones, a kiosk, or a tablet, reducing gate staff requirements

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Boosted Inbound Visibility: Improved tracking of inbound vehicles to enhance logistics and yard management

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Real-Time Driver Chat: Communicate directly with drivers in real-time while eliminating calls to the dispatcher. 

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Validate/Edit Driver Records: Update and validate driver records for enhanced data accuracy

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Gate Inspection and Authorization: Conduct fast and efficient gate inspections and authorizations for incoming vehicles

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Document Imaging: Seamlessly store and manage documents such as BOLs, PODs, lumper invoices, OSDs, etc.

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Driver Surveys: Collect in-depth feedback from drivers to improve yard operations and services

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PowerYard Essentials

Visibility and Control

$89/year/device*

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  • Web Portal Access: Always-on, no seat charges
  • Streamlined Gate Essentials: Check-In/Out made easy
  • Efficient Yard Task Management: Create, execute, and monitor yard tasks; visibility into task status
  • Clear Task Instructions: Eliminate miscommunications and errors, enhance efficiency, no radio interruptions
  • Digital Yard Task Execution: Timestamped and paperless
  • Effective Yard Checks: Add/depart asset
  • Real-Time Inventory Control: On-site visibility
  • Optimized Trailer Pool Management (FIFO): Right-size trailer pools
  • Precise Reefer Temp Checks: Set point, actual readings
  • Export to Excel' Reports: Easy data analysis
  • Yard/Dock Spot Management: Efficient allocation
  • Task History View and Export: Valuable retrospective
  • Yard Check History View and Export: Informed decisions

PowerYard Pro

Advanced Gate Management

$99/year/device*

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  • Web Portal Access: Always-on, no seat charges
  • Streamlined Gate Essentials: Check-In/Out made easy
  • Efficient Yard Task Management: Create, execute, and monitor yard tasks; visibility into task status
  • Clear Task Instructions: Eliminate miscommunications and errors, enhance efficiency, no radio interruptions
  • Digital Yard Task Execution: Timestamped and paperless
  • Effective Yard Checks: Add/depart asset
  • Real-Time Inventory Control: On-site visibility
  • Optimized Trailer Pool Management (FIFO): Right-size trailer pools
  • Precise Reefer Temp Checks: Set point, actual readings
  • Export to Excel' Reports: Easy data analysis
  • Yard/Dock Spot Management: Efficient allocation
  • Task History View and Export: Valuable retrospective
  • Yard Check History View and Export: Informed decisions
  • Digitized Gate Transactions: Streamlined gate processes
  • Mobile Gate Attendant: Attendant can take cell or wifi-enabled tablet to driver
  • Simplified Check-In/Out: Smooth entry/exi
  • Customizable Inspection Form: Enter any physical inspection attribute (OSD, Seal #, Pallet Count, Driver Name/CDL/Cell, etc.
  • On-Site Asset List: Quick references
  • Effortless Data Entry into WMS: Click to Copy' and paste (no typing)
  • Tractor and Trailer Timestamps: Arrival, departure
  • Document Management: Save document/seal/damage images to check-in record
  • Gate History View and Export: Informed actions
Premium For Business

PowerYard Enterprise

Driver Portal

$109/ mo

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  • Web Portal Access: Always-on, no seat charges
  • Streamlined Gate Essentials: Check-In/Out made easy
  • Efficient Yard Task Management: Create, execute, and monitor yard tasks; visibility into task status
  • Clear Task Instructions: Eliminate miscommunications and errors, enhance efficiency, no radio interruptions
  • Digital Yard Task Execution: Timestamped and paperless
  • Effective Yard Checks: Add/depart asset
  • Real-Time Inventory Control: On-site visibility
  • Optimized Trailer Pool Management (FIFO): Right-size trailer pools
  • Precise Reefer Temp Checks: Set point, actual readings
  • Export to Excel' Reports: Easy data analysis
  • Yard/Dock Spot Management: Efficient allocation
  • Task History View and Export: Valuable retrospective
  • Yard Check History View and Export: Informed decisions
  • Digitized Gate Transactions: Streamlined gate processes
  • Mobile Gate Attendant: Attendant can take cell or wifi-enabled tablet to driver
  • Simplified Check-In/Out: Smooth entry/exi
  • Customizable Inspection Form: Enter any physical inspection attribute (OSD, Seal #, Pallet Count, Driver Name/CDL/Cell, etc.
  • On-Site Asset List: Quick references
  • Effortless Data Entry into WMS: Click to Copy' and paste (no typing)
  • Tractor and Trailer Timestamps: Arrival, departure
  • Document Management: Save document/seal/damage images to check-in record
  • Gate History View and Export: Informed actions
  • Driver Pre-Checks (into PowerYard or WMS): Streamlines processes, resolve issues prior to driver arriva
  • Driver Self-Check In: Via phone, kiosk, or tablet; reduce gate staffing requirements
  • Boosted Inbound Visibility: Improved tracking
  • Real-Time Driver Chat: Communicate with no radio chatte
  • Validate/Edit Driver Records: More accurate data
  • Gate Inspection and Authorization: Simplified checks
  • Document Imaging: Seamless storage of BOL, POD, lumper invoices, OSD, etc.
  • Driver Surveys: Gather valuable feedback

PowerYard is for…

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Small to medium warehouse, distribution centers operators, including 3PLs, that need to optimize the movement of trailers and containers within their yards.
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Retailers with large distribution centers that manage high volumes of inbound and outbound shipments.
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Chemical and hazardous materials manufacturers and distributors that require specialized yard management solutions to comply with safety regulations.
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Manufacturing companies looking for efficient yard management solutions to improve supply chain operations.
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Ports and intermodal facilities that require real-time visibility and control over their assets.
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Shipping and transportation companies such as trucking companies, railroads, and ocean carriers, that operate large shipping yards.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can PowerYard optimize my yard operations and drive profitability?

    PowerYard streamlines yard management processes, shortens task durations, and enhances driver productivity, resulting in more efficient operations and increased profitability.

  • What return on investment (ROI) can I expect from using PowerYard?

    By streamlining operations, reducing errors, and optimizing resource allocation, PowerYard provides a cost-effective solution that yields rapid ROI. Take advantage of our no-risk trial to experience the benefits firsthand.

  • What sets PowerYard apart from other yard management solutions?

    PowerYard stands out with its comprehensive visibility, efficient task management, and hassle-free deployment. Our user-friendly interface and highly-configurable system offer flexibility to meet your specific needs, while keeping the focus on essential features that enhance productivity and reduce costs.

  • Is PowerYard compatible with our existing systems and technologies?

    Yes, PowerYard is a versatile platform that can be easily integrated with your existing systems, such as transportation management systems (TMS) or warehouse management systems (WMS), enabling seamless data flow and enhanced operational efficiency.

  • How does PowerYard improve communication within the yard?

    PowerYard enhances communication by empowering drivers with a comprehensive task queue and direct communication through the in-tool chat functionality. This reduces the need for radio chatter, minimizes interruptions, and fosters clear and efficient communication among yard personnel.

  • How does PowerYard improve task accuracy and accountability?

    PowerYard ensures accurate and reliable yard inventory management, providing precise tracking of inventory and clear documentation of task completion. Accurate time stamps and task durations foster transparency and accountability, eliminating discrepancies and fostering improved relationships.

  • Can PowerYard handle high volumes of yard assets?

    While, PowerYard is designed to handle yard assets of various volumes, making it suitable for businesses with both high and low asset volumes, its affordability and balanced technology (robust, but not overly complex) makes it particularly well-suited for yards with 1-4 tractors.

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