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Yard Manager

Also known as: Truck Yard Coordinator, Yard Jockey Supervisor, Yard Operations Manager, Trailer Yard Coordinator

AI Impact Score

40/100

Yard management systems and IoT trailer tracking are replacing manual gate logs and clipboard-based yard checks, but coordinating driver arrivals, managing trailer positioning, and resolving yard disputes demands experienced human judgment.

$45k – $72k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

85,000

Total Jobs (US)

+5%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Manual gate-in/gate-out loggingPaper-based trailer inventory checksPhone-based carrier check-in coordination

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered trailer slot assignment and door schedulingAutomated gate check-in via license plate recognitionReal-time yard inventory via RFID and trailer sensorsPredictive arrival forecasting from carrier tracking data

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Physical yard shunting and trailer spotting coordinationManaging driver check-in exceptions and disputesEnforcing yard safety rules and unauthorized entry preventionCross-department communication between receiving, shipping, and transportation