Yard Management System (YMS) for Warehouse Operations
A yard management system (YMS) helps warehouses track trailer inventory, gate activity, yard moves, and dwell time in real time. Fidelis YMS gives distribution centers and 3PLs clear yard visibility without enterprise complexity.
Pair Fidelis YMS with dock scheduling software to align yard moves with appointments and reduce congestion at the gate and dock.
The Yard Chaos
- Duplicated or lost trailer visibility in reporting
- Spotters waste time hunting for empties and live loads
- Gate moves create bottlenecks and bad timestamps
The Fidelis YMS
- Live trailer inventory with status + location tracking
- Spotter dashboard for moves, priorities, and dwell time
- Gate in/out workflows that feed clean timestamps
Operational impact
Detention reduction
Fewer missed appointments and faster turns reduce detention exposure.
Administrative time
Less manual checking, fewer calls, and cleaner handoffs between teams.
Higher throughput
Get more moves and dock turns without expanding yard footprint.
Congestion management
See hotspots, prevent pileups, and improve yard flow in real time.
How it works
- Set up your yard Define zones, spots, and rules for your facilities.
- Track trailers Every trailer gets a status + location + history trail.
- Execute spotter moves Dispatch moves, confirm placements, reduce dwell time.
- Improve operations Use clean timestamps for KPIs, dwell, and bottleneck reduction.
Ready to take control of your yard?
Deploy fast—start with visibility first, then add workflows as you scale.
View pricing options for Yard Management and Dock Scheduling modules.