C3 Yard review
A broad yard management system for coordinating gates, assets, docks and shunters across sites.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
C3 Yard is a SaaS yard management system for retail, parcel, manufacturing, distribution and other large-yard operations. It brings gate check-in, pre-arrival visibility, gate-pass printing, trailer and tractor tracking, dock-door management, shunter task assignment and multi-site reporting into one system. Web, iOS and Android access support office, gate, warehouse and yard personnel, while the mobile Progressive Web Application extends operational access to frontline teams. It is aimed particularly at high-volume environments, including yards with four or more shunters and more than 100 trailers.
The product’s strongest fit is visual and operational coordination. Yard View provides configurable zones and drag-and-drop trailer movement, while real-time location visibility covers trailers and tractors. Dock-door assignment, monitoring and door-turn reporting connect yard activity with dock operations. Rule-based automated shunter assignment and optimization add a more structured approach to task dispatch. Operational and KPI reporting, multi-site visibility, and configurable email alerts give managers tools for monitoring activity across locations rather than relying only on local yard workflows.
C3 Yard also has a broad integration profile for organizations with established logistics systems. Connections are available through APIs, web services and SFTP file transfers, with support for TMS, WMS, RTV and ERP systems. According to the vendor’s pricing information, the commercial model includes a one-time implementation fee and an annual subscription fee based on annual gate check-in volume, with service programs available through sales. C3 states that all service program levels include 24/7 support. Choose C3 Yard if your operation needs multi-site visibility, configurable yard maps and coordinated shunter work; smaller yards seeking a simpler, self-serve purchase may prefer a narrower tool.
C3 Yard pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Configurable Yard View shows trailer locations and supports drag-and-drop movement
- Rule-based shunter assignment helps coordinate tasks and optimize yard activity
- APIs, web services and SFTP connect with TMS, WMS, RTV and ERP systems
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
- Implementation includes a one-time fee and annual subscription commitment
- Its positioning favors high-volume yards over smaller operations
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