Kaleris supports 3PL management by allowing them to speed shipments through the yard management process, ensuring departure timeliness and that carriers are meeting their gate appointment schedules. Having real-time visibility to all inbound and outbound shipments and trailers in the yard is a critical enabler of effective yard management operations.
Advanced yard management enables streamlined communications with Carriers through a self-service portal, so they can schedule gate appointments, get real-time visibility into the status of their trailer locations and load status. When yard capacity is at a premium, Kaleris manages the supply of available trailers by SCAC to ensure an adequate supply and makes sure carriers don’t use your property for excess trailer parking.
3PL yard management operations now can enforce best practices on gate processing. Enabling actions such as check and electronic records of the driver ID, seal integrity, and equipment inspection. Outbound equipment can be automatically assigned, depending on delivery route requirements.
A powerful rules engine ensures optimal dock door, parking and spotter truck assignments of empty trailers based on proximity of the asset.