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- Yard ManagementCoordination of trailer and container movements between the gate, yard, and docks at a warehouse or distribution center. Activities include gate check in and check out, yard checks to maintain trailer inventory, spot moves by yard tractors, and assignment of dock doors and staging areas. Status is tracked by trailer or container number including loaded or empty, live or drop, appointment time, and any holds. A yard management system records locations, timestamps, and dwell time and exchanges tasks and door schedules with dock scheduling and the warehouse management system.