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Receiving Operations Intelligence · Warehouses, 3PLs & Distribution

Operational Intelligence for Warehouse Receiving

Scheduling shows the plan.
YardVis shows the reality.

Know what is actually happening between truck arrival and completion — before delays become problems.

Live in under an hour. No IT integration required.

Complements your existing WMS, TMS, and scheduling tools
YardVis yard management dashboard showing live dock queue and driver check-ins
● The Problem

Yards still run on guesswork.

Most distribution centers still rely on paper logs, radios, and delayed updates to manage high-value freight. YardVis turns that chaos into a live workflow — showing what's waiting, what's assigned, and where dwell time is starting to build.

01

Manual check-ins slow every arrival

Drivers wait at the gate while staff collect details by hand. Every extra step adds friction before the truck even reaches a dock.

02

Dock visibility is always behind

By the time updates reach the office, the yard has already changed. Teams make decisions from stale information instead of the live state of the operation.

03

Dwell time builds before teams can react

YardVis surfaces live dwell-time and detention-risk KPIs so managers can see where delays are forming and act before the yard backs up.

● Yard Delay Costs

The hidden cost of yard delays.

Truck wait time does not just slow the dock. It creates detention exposure, dock congestion, carrier friction, missing timestamps, and less predictable operations.

1 in 10
stops

may experience detention time, per FMCSA-cited research.

1.4
hours

average detention beyond the standard 2-hour free window.

$25–$100
per hour

common detention charge range after free time expires.

Every late move
compounds

dock congestion, missed timestamps, carrier friction, less predictable throughput.

Detention figures reference FMCSA research on truck wait times at commercial facilities. Charge ranges are illustrative and vary by carrier and contract terms.

Live Yard Flow
Gate Check-in
arrival captured
Waiting Queue
dwell time visible
Dock Assigned
move with context
BOL Captured
load details attached
Departure
activity history saved

YardVis helps facilities catch detention risk earlier by turning check-ins, dock status, dwell time, BOL capture, and driver communication into one live workflow — so teams can see which trucks are waiting, which docks are available, and where delays are starting to build.

46-Second Product Walkthrough

See YardVis
in action

Watch how YardVis orchestrates every yard move — from driver check-in to dock assignment, BOL capture, and departure.

  • Real workflows
  • Live yard visibility
  • Fast to deploy
Driver Check-InLive QueueDock AssignmentBOL Capture

Preview the complete arrival-to-departure workflow.

● Why YardVis Exists

The gap between planned and actual.

Most systems are built around the plan.

Appointments.

Schedules.

Dock assignments.

Expected arrival windows.

But receiving performance is shaped by what actually happens after the day begins.

Trucks arrive early.

Docks change.

Crews get redirected.

Paperwork closes late.

Delays repeat.

That gap between planned and actual is where receiving loses visibility — and where YardVis begins.

● How It Works

A faster way to run your yard — from arrival to dock.

Live arrival visibility and load intelligence before dock assignment — so managers can see what's on each truck and keep freight moving.

Arrival → Dock Flow
1
Driver checks in by QR code
A quick scan captures truck, carrier, load details, and any driver-provided appointment information. No app required.
2
BOL details become visible instantly
Key load information surfaces before assignment — managers see what's on the truck before choosing a dock.
3
Dock assigned with context
Assign based on availability, load type, and live yard conditions — not guesswork.
4
Every step tracked automatically
Arrival, assignment, unload, and departure are captured in real time — no radio calls, no paper logs.
Live Truck QueueStreaming
TRK-2048
FHX Logistics · Dock A2
At risk42 min
TRK-1934
KVR Transit · Dock B4
Waiting18 min
TRK-1820
BZL Freight · Dock C1
Ready6 min
TRK-1717
QXT Cargo · Arriving
Arriving1 min

Every arrival becomes a trackable event — not a radio call, clipboard note, or guess.

● Where YardVis Fits

Not another system of record. The operational record for receiving.

YardVis is designed to complement the systems already in place — not replace them.

WMS

Warehouse Management System

Manages inventory, orders, and warehouse execution.

TMS

Transportation Management System

Manages transportation planning, routing, and carrier relationships.

YMS

Yard Management System

Manages yard assets, appointments, and gate operations.

YardVis

Receiving Operations Intelligence

Captures what actually happens between truck arrival and receiving completion.

● Platform Capabilities

Everything you need to run a faster, more predictable yard.

Seven tools that turn driver arrivals into a live, structured yard workflow — from appointment context and load capture to dock assignment and departure.

BOL Scanning & Load Intelligence

Drivers capture the Bill of Lading at check-in. YardVis extracts key load details so managers can see what's on each truck before assigning a dock — eliminating blind decisions.

Load Details Captured
BOL ReferenceBL-20481-FHX
Load TypePalletized · Dry
Est. Weight14,200 lb

Automatic Driver Notifications

The moment a dock is assigned, the driver is notified instantly. No radios, no calls, no confusion at the gate.

Dock B4 assigned · TRK-1934
Notified by SMS · Just now

Live Dwell & Delay Visibility

Track dwell time across your yard in real time. See where time is building up and act before operations slow down.

TRK-204842 min
TRK-193418 min

Live Queue & Smart Dock Assignment

See every truck on site with arrival time and load context. Assign docks based on real conditions — not guesswork.

Dock Status
A2· Occupied
B4· Occupied
C1· Available

Real-Time Wait Alerts

Color-coded alerts highlight which trucks need attention now — so teams act before delays compound.

3 trucks over wait threshold

Appointment-Aware Check-In

Capture whether a truck arrived with an appointment, the appointment number, and scheduled window — then compare it against actual arrival and dock completion.

Scheduled09:00–09:30
Actual09:44 arrival

Truck-Level Operational Record

Every arrival, assignment, unloading event, and departure is captured and timestamped — creating a searchable operational record for every truck that moves through your facility.

Scheduling shows the plan. YardVis shows the reality.

● Operational Intelligence

From receiving visibility to operational intelligence.

Most systems show that an event happened. YardVis helps teams understand why delays happen, where bottlenecks repeat, and what needs attention next.

Delay Pattern Detection

Identify recurring wait-to-dock, dock-to-unload, and unload completion issues.

Dock Utilization Signals

See where dock capacity, assignment timing, or congestion may be slowing down flow.

Carrier & Arrival Patterns

Understand which arrivals, carriers, or appointment windows repeatedly create disruption.

Documentation Completeness

Track BOL upload behavior and paperwork gaps that slow receiving workflows.

Next-Shift Operational Priorities

Surface what needs attention before the next shift begins — based on patterns observed across arrivals, docks, and receiving activity.

YardVis Research Report · 01

The Cost of Unknown Time

"Unknown Time is operational activity that occurred, but cannot be confidently reconstructed after the fact."

A delay is a fact. Unknown Time is an absence — the hours between truck arrival and dock assignment that no system captured, the dwell that appeared in no report, the documentation that was never completed. Unlike a recorded delay, Unknown Time cannot be analyzed, corrected, or prevented.

It compounds. Shifts end without a complete record. Reviews happen without accurate data. Decisions are made against operational history that was never written. The gap between what happened and what was captured quietly defines how well a receiving operation can learn and improve.

<1hr
Up and running
Live in under an hour, without a long implementation cycle.
0IT
No heavy integration needed
Start with QR check-in, live queue visibility, and simple team workflows.
4steps
Arrival to dock assigned
Check in, capture load details, assign a dock, and track the move.
24/7
Real-time visibility
Keep yard status visible across shifts without chasing updates.
Start with one site. Prove the value. Expand from there.
● Built From Real Operations

Built From Real Receiving Operations

YardVis was designed by mapping real receiving activity dock by dock — from driver check-in and dock assignment to unloading, documentation, and completion.

The result is a platform built around how receiving actually works, not how a schedule says it should work.

Observation 01

Every check-in revealed a gap between what the driver reported and what the receiving team knew.

Observation 02

Most delays were not visible until after dock assignment — often too late to redirect resources during the shift.

Observation 03

Documentation closed late and inconsistently, leaving the operational record perpetually incomplete.

Based on direct observation of receiving workflows at an active distribution facility.

Pricing

Simple pricing for distribution centers and warehouse teams ready to move.

Built for teams that want yard visibility fast — without a long implementation cycle or heavy enterprise commitment.

Founding Customer Pricing
YardVis Operational
$497/month
1 facility includedNo IT integration neededCancel anytime

Run a tighter yard from day one — real-time check-ins, live dock visibility, BOL capture, and operational KPIs without a heavy rollout.

Core yard workflow
  • ✓Live queue & dock assignment
  • ✓Dwell-time visibility
  • ✓Real-time KPI dashboard
  • ✓Timestamped operational history
  • ✓Searchable truck records
Driver & dock visibility
  • ✓High-volume driver check-ins
  • ✓Appointment-aware check-in
  • ✓BOL scanning & load capture
  • ✓Automatic driver SMS updates
  • ✓Unlimited docks
Onboarding
  • ✓Guided onboarding
  • ✓1 facility included
  • ✓30-day money-back guarantee
Get Started

Start with one site. Prove the workflow. Expand later.

30-day money-back guarantee

Built for warehouses, 3PLs, distributors, and facilities that need modern yard visibility without heavy IT integration.

● Product Preview

Try the live demo — no login required.

Walk through the core yard workflow — driver check-in, live queue visibility, dock assignment, BOL capture, and operational KPIs.

01Driver Check-In
02Live Queue
03Dock Assignment
04BOL Capture✓ Done
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● Across every workflow

YardVis works where the yard work happens.

From the operations desk to the dock floor, live queue activity, dock status, and check-in visibility stay accessible across the devices your team already uses.

YardVis yard management dashboard showing live dock queue and driver check-ins
YardVis mobile view showing truck arrival status
YardVis facility overview on tablet
● Research & Publications

Research-driven. Built from operations.

Explore the ideas shaping Receiving Operations Intelligence.

● FAQ

Common questions

YardVis is a warehouse receiving visibility and operational intelligence platform. It helps teams track truck arrivals, dock activity, unloading progress, documentation workflows, and operational delays while providing insights into recurring bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

Dock scheduling software helps plan what should happen. YardVis captures what is actually happening across arrivals, receiving, dock activity, documentation, and unloading so teams can identify delays, bottlenecks, and recurring operational issues.

No. YardVis is designed to complement existing warehouse systems. While WMS, TMS, and YMS platforms manage transactions and planning, YardVis provides operational visibility into receiving activity and helps teams understand what is happening on the warehouse floor in real time.

Most facilities can begin using YardVis within a day. Setup typically includes creating docks, generating check-in QR codes, and inviting team members.

No. Drivers can check in using a QR code from any mobile device without downloading or installing anything.

YardVis captures arrival activity as it occurs and provides visibility into receiving queues, dock assignments, and operational delays so teams can make informed decisions regardless of schedule adherence.

Yes. Facilities can request access and evaluate YardVis within their own receiving operation before making a long-term commitment.

Facility data is isolated at the facility level and stored securely in the cloud. Uploaded documentation is protected through role-based access controls and secure storage practices.

YardVis is designed for warehouses, distributors, manufacturers, and 3PL operations that manage inbound freight and receiving workflows.

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