Complete Yard Management Ecosystem
Hardware + Software working together
From arrival to departure — automate your entire yard with integrated cameras, barriers, displays, kiosks, and real-time monitoring.
End-to-End Yard Automation
Time Slot Control's yard management combines software intelligence with purpose-built hardware to eliminate manual processes, reduce waiting times, and provide complete visibility across your facility.
How It Works
Arrival
LPR camera reads the license plate and matches it to a reservation automatically.
Identification
Barrier opens automatically for confirmed reservations. Unplanned arrivals use the self-service kiosk.
Assignment
LED outdoor display panel guides the driver to the assigned gate. SMS/pager notification sent via Call-to-Gate.
Handling
Slot Monitor at the dock shows real-time order details to warehouse staff. Vehicle weighing records entry/exit weights.
Departure
System records departure time. Cross-dock module can automatically create follow-up reservations at the next facility.
Hardware Components
Purpose-built hardware fully integrated with the TSC platform.
Automatic Gatehouse
LPR camera system with automatic barrier — identifies vehicles, matches reservations, and controls entry/exit without staff.
Outdoor LED Panel
Real-time information displays showing gate assignments, queue status, and navigation instructions for drivers in the yard.
Call-to-Gate
SMS or pager notification system that alerts drivers in waiting areas when their assigned gate is ready.
Self-Service Kiosk
Touch-screen terminal for walk-in drivers to register, create reservations, and check in without requiring staff assistance.
Slot Monitor
LCD displays at docks showing real-time order details to warehouse staff — 9 layout themes, color-coded by action type.
Vehicle Weighing
Weighbridge integration recording entry and exit weights with configurable tolerance validation and automatic alerts.
Slot Monitor — Real-Time Dock Intelligence
A dedicated .NET desktop application that provides warehouse staff with live, at-a-glance information about current and upcoming operations at each dock.
9 display themes — from multi-gate overviews to single-gate detailed views
Real-time synchronization with the TSC system — no manual refresh needed
Color-coded actions: green (loading), red (unloading), blue (both), yellow (unconfirmed)
Configurable custom fields, language, and device profiles per monitor
Color Coding
9 display themes available
Key Benefits
Reduced Waiting Times
Automatic gate management and driver notifications eliminate unnecessary waiting and speed up the entire yard flow.
Zero Manual Intervention
From gate entry to departure, the system handles identification, assignment, and tracking automatically.
Full Visibility & Audit Trail
Every vehicle movement is recorded with timestamps — complete audit log for compliance and performance analysis.
Ready to automate your yard?
We'll design a yard management solution tailored to your facility — from single-gate setups to multi-site deployments.