Stop paying for delays
Cut dwell time & detention costs
Every idle minute adds up—both in detention fees and in higher carrier rates as they adjust pricing to compensate for delays. Give your teams an easy-to-use solution that streamlines operations, alerts you when targets aren’t met, and helps your facility become a shipper and destination of choice.
The worlds leading brands use Vector to connect with their suppliers, carriers, and customers
Detention is a choice, take action now
Detention is a controllable expense in every freight b1udget. Here are the top 10 root causes as to why detention and dwell occurred at a facility:
Automate workflows to provide the best shipping experience for your carriers
Here’s how Vector solves detention issues across the supply chain:
Faster check-ins & reduced yard congestion
Instead of drivers waiting in long lines to check in, Vector enables:
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Digital Check-In – Drivers check in via mobile, tablet, or kiosk, reducing wait times at the gate.
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Automated Gate Entry – Instant verification and geofenced tracking allow for smoother gate access.
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Pre-Arrival Visibility – Facility teams know who’s coming and when, preventing last-minute bottlenecks.
Real-time dock & yard visibility
Delays happen when docks aren’t ready or yard movements aren’t optimized. Vector helps by:
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Automating Dock Assignments – Intelligent load scheduling reduces waiting times.
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Tracking Live Dwell Times – Get real-time alerts for how long trucks have been on-site, avoiding detention fees.
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Geofenced Notifications – Get alerted when a truck arrives, so teams can prioritize loading/unloading.
Electronic bill of lading (eBOL)
Paper-based BOLs, packing slips, and freight documents slow down turn times. Vector eliminates that by:
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Drivers Upload Inbound Documents Prior to Arrival – No waiting for paperwork to be printed, signed, or exchanged.
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Keep drivers safe in their cabs – Eliminate accidents of drivers walking around facilities.
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Automating Task Approvals – Streamline task sign offs to eliminate unnecessary delays.
Actionable insights to eliminate detention
Vector doesn’t just reduce detention—it helps prevent it from happening again with:
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Dwell Time Analytics – Identify bottlenecks by tracking time spent at each facility.
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Facility Performance Reports – Optimize scheduling and yard efficiency based on real-time data.
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Carrier Scorecards – Identify the trends by carrier, whether drop or live, on how performance is trending.
Results that matter
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Shippers using Vector cut dwell time by 50+%.
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Reduction in detention fees by 30%.
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Achieved Shipper of Choice status from your carriers.
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Live Load in/out times less than 60 minutes.
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Drop Trailer in/out times less than 15 minutes.
How we help customers increase efficiency
See why top companies trust Vector for better management.
Coca-Cola Improves Driver Experience & Supply Chain Efficiency
In today’s competitive market, supply chain efficiency is more important than ever. Companies that can get their products to market faster and cheaper than their competitors will have a significant advantage.
PG&E Improves Field Operation Processes Across Logistics Network
Vector worked closely with PG&E to implement custom workflows enabling better collaboration amongst its suppliers, carriers and work crews.
Sprouts Markets digitize the facility carrier experience with Vector YMS
Explore Sprouts Markets' efficiency journey with Vector's digital yard management solutions, optimizing logistics for success in supply chain management.
GAF Doubles Throughput with Vector YMS
Vector's yard management solution is transforming GAF’s warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency, and promoting safety.
Magnum LTL Utilizes Trimble and Vector Solutions to Streamline In-Cab Scanning and Document Management Capabilities
Driving a 30,000 pound vehicle safely is not easy. When you add on a 53 foot trailer and up to 50,000 pounds of freight, it can be quite a daunting task.
Platform Science, Stevens Transport, and Vector Enhance Fleet Operations
To maintain their competitive edge, they sought the most progressive technologies to optimize their documentation and delivery processes.
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