July 31, 2025
Dedicated Yard Management
Full-Range Yard Management Services
Maximize Efficiency and Save, All in One Place
US1 ShortHaul understands the challenges of managing a yard, but we certainly have the expertise and resources to do it right. So, let us handle the complexities for you. From moving trailers to yard cleanliness and beyond, we've got your back every step of the way.
Asset-Based
With US1 ShortHaul, you've got choices! We are asset-based providing a full range of yard management services, or we can also supply asset rentals.
Side by Side
Teamwork makes the dreamwork, and that's why our on-site management works alongside you to streamline practices and cut down on costs.
Productivity
We utilize KPI tracking and reporting to provide our customers with a clear picture of costs vs. productivity. This allows us to collaborate on changes that enhance your operation to the fullest.
Yard Spotting, Product Consolidation, Warehousing
We Handle Containers of All Sizes
Whether you're working with 53 ft. dry vans/reefers, 40 ft. containers, or pup trailers, we have 100,000 sq. ft. to a million plus sq. ft. of secured space, complete with 10-500 dock doors. Tell us what you need, and we'll take care of the rest!
Industries We Serve
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Questions Before You Get Started?
We’ve answered the most common concerns about capacity, reliability, and how our model fits your operation.
How quickly can US1 ShortHaul set up yard management at my facility?
Implementation timelines vary based on facility size and complexity, but our experienced team has launched yard management operations at 40+ locations nationwide.
We conduct a site assessment, develop an operational plan, deploy trained personnel and equipment, and integrate with your existing systems.
Contact us to discuss your facility and we’ll provide a realistic timeline.
How do you track yard management performance?
We use KPI tracking and analytics to provide clear visibility into costs versus productivity.
Our reporting includes move counts, dwell times, dock utilization, on-time performance, and safety metrics.
You receive regular operational reports so you always know how your yard is performing — and where there’s room to improve.
What does your yard management service include beyond trailer spotting?
Beyond trailer spotting, our yard management services include product consolidation, warehousing support, trailer inventory and yard checks, dock door scheduling, yard cleanliness and maintenance, and safety compliance.
We handle the full scope of yard operations so nothing falls through the cracks.
Will your team work alongside our existing staff?
Absolutely.
Our on-site management works directly alongside your team — we’re an extension of your operation, not a separate entity.
We conduct quarterly business reviews with your regional operations to ensure alignment on goals, review KPIs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our approach is collaborative, not disruptive.
How does outsourced yard management reduce costs?
Outsourcing yard management eliminates the need to purchase and maintain yard trucks, hire and train spotter operators, manage scheduling and HR for yard staff, and handle insurance and compliance for yard operations.
Our KPI tracking shows you exactly where costs are going versus productivity gains, so you can measure ROI.
Many clients see reduced detention and demurrage charges, lower dwell times, and fewer dock scheduling conflicts within the first month.
What types of trailers and containers can you handle?
Our yard management teams handle all standard equipment including 53-foot dry vans, 53-foot reefers (refrigerated trailers), 40-foot intermodal containers, and pup trailers.
We have the equipment and expertise to move any trailer type safely and efficiently within your yard.
What size facilities can US1 ShortHaul manage?
We manage yards ranging from 100,000 square feet to over 1 million square feet of secured space, with capacity for 10 to 500+ dock doors.
Whether you operate a single warehouse or a sprawling distribution campus, our yard management solutions scale to fit your footprint.
What is the difference between yard spotting, shunting, and jockeying?
These terms are often used interchangeably and all refer to the same core activity — the short-distance repositioning of trailers within a yard or facility.
A spotter (also called a shunter or jockey) operates a yard truck to move trailers between dock doors, staging areas, and parking positions.
US1 ShortHaul provides experienced spotters who keep your yard running efficiently.
What is yard management?
Yard management is the coordination and oversight of all truck and trailer movement within the yard and dock areas of a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing facility.
This includes trailer spotting (moving trailers to and from dock doors), trailer parking and staging, yard checks and inventory, dock scheduling, and maintaining yard cleanliness and safety.
US1 ShortHaul handles all of this so you can focus on your core operations.
