Yard Management

GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION -Since 1989

YARD MANAGEMENT

Keep your facility moving with professional trailer pool management and staging services.

Tired of operations stalling while waiting for drivers? We move, stage, and track trailers so your facility never waits.

Our yard management service handles the complete coordination of trailer movements at customer and carrier yards. We take responsibility for moving, staging, and tracking trailers so your operations maintain steady flow without driver delays.

With our systematic approach to trailer pool management, your facility stays productive while we handle the logistics coordination behind the scenes.

Professional trailer moving and staging coordination
Complete tracking system for all yard movements
Eliminates facility downtime waiting for drivers
Streamlined operations at customer and carrier yards

Why You Can Trust Us

Founded in 1989

98.8% CLAIM FREE SERVICE

DOT's highest rating

FMCSA classified as one of the safest carriers on the road

American Trucking Association member

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber member

CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) member

75+ truck fleet

140,000 square foot facilities

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Get a dedicated yard rep plus trained drivers who handle specialty freight correctly.

Tired of yard chaos and damaged cargo from inexperienced drivers? We assign you a dedicated representative and specialty-trained drivers.

Every yard management client gets their own dedicated representative who knows your facility, your processes, and your cargo requirements. Our drivers receive specialized training for handling aluminum poles, steel poles, and oversized freight, so your valuable shipments stay secure during staging and movement.

Your dedicated rep coordinates directly with our trained drivers to ensure proper handling protocols for your specific cargo types.

Dedicated representative assigned to your account
Drivers trained in specialty freight handling
Direct coordination between rep and drivers
Proper protocols for poles and oversized cargo
Consistent handling across all movements

Why Choose Us

Yard truck operators available 24/7 for emergency moves
Real-time trailer tracking system with location updates
Same crew manages your yard daily for consistency
Response time under 2 hours for urgent staging requests

Trailer yards at busy facilities fill up fast with equipment in the wrong places. You'll see trailers blocking dock doors, empty units mixed with loaded ones, and drivers circling looking for their assigned equipment. The problem gets worse at facilities handling specialty cargo like steel poles or oversized freight where trailer positioning matters more.

Your dock schedule breaks down when drivers can't find their trailers quickly. Loading crews stand around waiting while drivers hunt through the yard. Other drivers back up behind them, and your whole operation runs late. Some drivers give up and leave, forcing you to reschedule deliveries.

Gateway Distribution moves trailers to designated spots using yard trucks and tracks every unit's location. The crew stages loaded trailers at pickup zones before drivers arrive and positions empty trailers where they're needed for loading. All movements get logged in real time so dispatchers know exactly where each trailer sits. Fuel costs for yard truck operation are included in the service rate.

Your drivers will find their trailers staged and ready at the right dock doors. Loading crews can work without interruption because empty trailers are positioned where they need them. Your dock schedule runs on time and drivers get in and out quickly without hunting through the yard.

Our process

1
Move trailers to designated staging areas
Gateway Distribution repositions trailers from drop locations to your specified staging zones using yard trucks.
2
Track trailer locations in real time
Every trailer movement gets logged with location, time, and load status so you know exactly where equipment sits.
3
Stage trailers for scheduled pickups
Trailers get positioned at dock doors or pickup zones before drivers arrive, eliminating wait time.
4
Coordinate with incoming and outgoing drivers
Gateway Distribution directs drivers to the right spots and handles trailer swaps without disrupting your dock schedule.

Our Work

HARVEY CONSTRUCTION CORP

Yard ManagementNew Hampshire, NHEDER FLAG/GW

Yard and trailer management at , NH.

Managed yard and trailer operations for Eder Flag at the site in New Hampshire.

YARD WORKS

Yard ManagementRhode Island, RICONCORD INDUSTRIES *NORTH MN PLANT/GW

Yard and trailer management at , RI.

Handled on-site yard and trailer moves for Concord Industries at in Rhode Island.

CAHILL ELECTRIC

Yard ManagementDelaware, DEENERGY LIGHT/GW

Yard and trailer management at Cahill Electric, DE.

Ran yard management and trailer shuttling for Energy Light at Cahill Electric in Delaware.

LGEPKG FERNDALE WA DRY ICE PLANT

Yard ManagementWashington, WACOLD JET

Yard and trailer management at Lgepkg Ferndale Wa Dry Ice Plant, WA.

Handled on-site yard and trailer moves for Cold Jet at Lgepkg Ferndale Wa Dry Ice Plant in Washington.

LP ADAMS CO

Yard ManagementMassachusetts, MAEDER FLAG/GW

Yard and trailer management at , MA.

Handled on-site yard and trailer moves for Eder Flag at in Massachusetts.

METOLLOUS PUBLIC WORKS

Yard ManagementOregon, ORPLP COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES INC

Yard and trailer management at Metollous Public Works, OR.

Managed yard and trailer operations for PLP Composite Technologies INC at the Metollous Public Works site in Oregon.

Trusted Partners

American Trucking Association

Association

Industry association dedicated to serving and representing the interests of the trucking industry with one united voice.

Better Business Bureau

Association

Membership organization that lets customers know the business is worthy of their trust.

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Association

The nation's fifth largest chamber providing economic development, government advocacy, and business growth support.

CVSA

Association

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance promotes commercial motor vehicle safety and security.

Common questions

I need temporary warehouse space for 6 months

Your business is growing faster than expected. You need warehouse space for a few months while you find permanent space. Most warehouses want long-term leases you can't commit to.

Look for storage facilities that offer flexible month-to-month contracts. Gateway Distribution provides short-term warehouse space with cross-docking so you can keep shipping while you find permanent space.

My trailers keep sitting in the yard too long

Your yard is a mess. Trailers sit for days waiting to be loaded or unloaded. You're paying detention fees and drivers are getting frustrated with the delays.

Professional yard management can organize your trailer flow and reduce detention costs. Look for a service that tracks trailer locations, schedules dock appointments, and coordinates with drivers. Good yard management pays for itself in reduced fees and faster turnaround.

Warehouse storage vs keeping inventory at my facility

Your warehouse is running out of room. You're considering renting outside storage but you're not sure if it's worth the extra cost and complexity of managing inventory in two places.

Outside warehouse storage makes sense when your facility costs more per square foot than rental space, or when you need overflow capacity during peak seasons. Look for facilities that offer inventory management and can ship directly to customers. Calculate the total cost including transportation between locations.