drop yard management software
Drop Yard Management Software
Manage trailer gate logs, inventory, spot assignment, dwell time, proof, and billing for independent drop yards.
Direct definition
A drop yard holds dropped trailers for carriers and shippers between moves, tracking which trailer is on which spot, how long it has been there, and who to bill.
Who uses this?
- Drop yard operator
- Yard manager
Manual workflow vs Yarduno workflow
What to record
- Trailer or unit ID
- Carrier or customer account
- Spot or location assignment
- Check-in and check-out timestamp
- Dwell time vs. free days
- Rate plan or billing status
Best fit
- Independent drop yards holding trailers for carriers or shippers
- Teams replacing a clipboard or spreadsheet spot map
- Operators billing by dwell time or a monthly account
Not fit
- Rail or port drayage yards needing container-specific chassis tracking
- Enterprise transportation management systems
- Yards that need GPS trailer tracking across a network
FAQ
How does Yarduno track which spot a trailer is in?
Each check-in ticket includes a spot assignment tied to the trailer record, so the current location is searchable instead of walked.
Can Yarduno calculate dwell time for billing?
Yes. Check-in and check-out timestamps make dwell time visible per trailer, and it can roll into a rate plan for invoicing.
Does Yarduno track trailers with GPS?
No. Yarduno relies on gate check-in and check-out records rather than GPS or telematics hardware.
Can a drop yard bill different carriers different rates?
Yes. Each carrier account can carry its own rate plan, so dwell time is billed according to that customer's terms.
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