Trailers sitting in your yard too long?

Your trailers pile up in the yard for days while you wait for drivers or dock space. You're paying detention fees and dealing with frustrated carriers. Missouri facilities lose thousands each month to poor trailer flow.

Trailers sit too long when there's no system to track locations, schedule dock appointments, or coordinate with drivers. Without dedicated yard management, trailers get lost in your facility. Drivers waste time hunting for equipment while loaded trailers block empty spots.

Detention fees typically run $50-75 per day per trailer. A facility with 20 trailers sitting an extra two days each month pays $2,000-3,000 in avoidable fees. Larger yards near I-70 and I-44 corridors often see higher volumes and bigger losses.

Start by tracking every trailer that enters your yard. Professional yard management services like Gateway Distribution can organize your trailer flow, schedule dock appointments, and coordinate driver arrivals. This eliminates the guesswork that causes delays and reduces detention costs immediately.

With proper yard management, trailers move through your facility on schedule. Drivers know exactly where to find their equipment. Your detention fees drop and carrier relationships improve.

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