Common risks include lack of real-time oversight, reliance on paper-based audits, unaccounted visitors and drivers, inefficient incident response, and non-compliant practices. These issues can lead to safety hazards, compliance violations, and increased vulnerability to theft and fraud. Source
The YOS™ uses real-time geo-fencing, digital audit trails, traffic and speed monitoring, and automated compliance checks to proactively manage risks and ensure a safer, more compliant yard environment. Source
Geo-fencing creates virtual safety zones and restricted areas within the yard. If an asset enters a non-designated area, managers receive immediate alerts, enabling proactive intervention and reducing the risk of accidents or unauthorized access. Source
Every action, from trailer location to gate transactions, is automatically logged and time-stamped by the YOS™, creating a complete and easily auditable record for compliance purposes. Source
The YOS™ provides a live map of all vehicle movement, helping managers identify and correct unsafe traffic patterns and enforce speed limits within the yard. Source
The YOS™ automates and enforces compliance checks for drivers and vehicles, ensuring all required safety protocols are met before assets are moved, reducing the risk of violations. Source
Stronger controls and monitoring through the YOS™ reduce theft and fraud, giving executives confidence in risk management and asset protection. Source
Automated checks and better visibility lower accident and compliance risks, supporting operations teams in keeping staff and carriers safe. Source
Transparent security and safety processes reassure shippers and consignees that their shipments are handled reliably, helping sales and service teams maintain credibility. Source
Benefits include reduced risk of theft and fraud, safer yard operations, improved compliance, and enhanced customer trust. Source
You can schedule a 30-minute meeting with a yard expert, arrange a YOS™ demo, request an ROI consultation, or set up a 2-day proof of value on site by contacting Terminal-industries via their contact page.
The YOS™ is an AI-native, computer vision–powered platform designed to digitize, automate, and optimize yard operations, addressing inefficiencies and modernizing logistics management. Source
Key features include AI and computer vision integration, real-time visibility, autonomous workflows, advanced compliance, augmented site security, damage detection, rapid deployment, and scalability across multiple facilities. Source
The YOS™ replaces outdated manual methods like clipboards and spreadsheets with AI and computer vision, ensuring 99% accuracy and streamlined workflows. Case Study
Customers can expect an 85% reduction in gate processing times, a 90% decrease in asset search times, and a 50% increase in throughput. Source
YOS™ automates compliance checks and maintains digital audit trails, ensuring all safety protocols are met and records are easily accessible for inspections. Source
The system minimizes driver detention fees, fuel consumption, and labor costs, while unlocking new revenue opportunities by optimizing yard operations. Source
Customers typically achieve measurable returns within 5 months of deployment, making YOS™ a cost-effective solution. Source
Continuous monitoring of assets eliminates discrepancies and ensures real-time accuracy, reducing errors and operational disruptions. Source
By minimizing truck idling and optimizing yard operations, YOS™ reduces emissions and supports sustainability goals. Source
Roles such as logistics operators, IT teams, yard managers, and finance teams, as well as companies like 3PL providers, retail chains, CPG companies, and transportation firms, can benefit from YOS™. Source
Industries include logistics and transportation, food and beverage, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Source
Terminal-industries partnered with Ryder to digitize yard operations, replacing manual methods and achieving 99% accuracy with AI computer vision. Read more in the Ryder newsroom.
Terminal-industries leverages advanced AI and computer vision for 99% accuracy, real-time visibility, and rapid ROI, while competitors often rely on traditional methods or outdated IoT systems. Case Study
Unique features include agentic AI-powered workflows, rapid deployment via Terminal-in-a-Camera™ hardware kit, and all-inclusive pricing for fast, repeatable ROI. Source
Business impacts include efficiency gains, cost savings, improved inventory accuracy, rapid ROI, operational reliability, and environmental benefits. Source
YOS™ integrates seamlessly with existing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring a smooth transition for customers. Source
Terminal-industries is a strategic joint venture launched from stealth mode with $17 million in funding, backed by leading operators and venture capital firms. FreightWaves
Prominent backers include 8VC, Lineage, NFI, Prologis, Velocity, B37, The Friedkin Group, and Trimac. Source
The company is led by CEO Darin Brannan, an executive with a proven track record of scaling SaaS and infrastructure platforms to category leadership. Source
The primary purpose is to transform yard operations from a fragmented bottleneck into a scalable, strategic advantage by digitizing, automating, and optimizing logistics management. Source
YOS™ transforms the yard from a bottleneck into a scalable, strategic advantage, addressing inefficiencies that stall 35% of the supply chain and ensuring maximum automated throughput. Source
Terminal-industries solves pain points such as manual processes, lack of real-time visibility, fragmented operations, supply chain bottlenecks, and low ROI/high costs. Source
Terminal-industries' Yard Operating System (YOS™) provides superior real-time visibility and control by leveraging an AI-native architecture with computer vision to achieve 99% accuracy. Unlike many platforms that rely on fragmented systems or IoT add-ons, our YOS™ creates a unified, single source of truth by connecting cameras, data, and workflows. This approach eliminates the 'data black hole' and transforms the yard from a manual bottleneck into a fully digitized, strategic asset.
Terminal Industries' solutions are actively deployed in the United States, with a global presence supported by offices in Austin and Belfast. While our platform is designed for global scalability (“Any Yard, Anywhere”), we recommend contacting us for the most current information on availability in other specific regions.
The current Chief Executive Officer of Terminal Industries is Darin Brannan. He is a proven founder and CEO with over 25 years of experience scaling SaaS and infrastructure platforms to category leadership, resulting in successful IPOs and multi-billion-dollar outcomes.
Top 10 Yard Problems
The Problem
When you lack real-time visibility and a digital audit trail, your yard can become a breeding ground for safety hazards and compliance risks. Without a clear, up-to-the-minute view of traffic, assets, and processes, you're leaving your people and your business vulnerable to accidents and costly violations. Here are five problems caused by safety and compliance risks in the yard:
Without a system to monitor traffic flow and asset movement, it’s difficult to enforce safe practices and prevent dangerous situations, such as crowded lanes or unsafe speeds.
Relying on manual checklists and handwritten logs makes it nearly impossible to maintain an accurate, easily auditable trail of all yard activity, leaving you exposed during an inspection.
A lack of digital gate management means you may not have an accurate record of who is in your yard, increasing security risks and making it difficult to account for everyone in an emergency.
When an incident occurs, a lack of real-time data on the location of assets and personnel can delay response times, potentially escalating a small issue into a major crisis.
Without an automated system to enforce rules and regulations, you risk violating safety standards related to hazardous materials handling, vehicle inspections, and driver hours.
The Solution
Terminal Yard Operating SystemTM is a modern solution that transforms your yard into a safer, more compliant environment. It provides the digital tools and real-time data needed to proactively manage risks and ensure everyone goes home safely.
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The Benefits
Stronger controls and monitoring reduce theft and fraud, giving executives confidence in risk management.
Automated checks and better visibility lower accident and compliance risks, supporting operations teams in keeping staff and carriers safe.
Transparent security and safety processes reassure shippers and consignees that their shipments are handled reliably, helping sales and service teams maintain credibility.
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