Turnkey Gate Automation

Outpost cuts gate operations costs by up to 70%, eliminates delays, and gives you full visibility across your network

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In many supply chains, the gate is the weakest link.

Operations rely on manual staffing. Labor costs up to $25K per month. Check-ins are slow. Data is unreliable. Every entry and exit carries risk in the form of missed damage, trailer mix-ups, tailgates, and theft.

Outpost Gate Automation™ turns the weak link into a competitive advantage.

The New Standard in Gate Automation

Introducing Kiosk 2.0

Our second-generation kiosk is built on millions of real-world gate events. Expanded computer vision verifies container and trailer seals, records reefer monitor data, and captures equipment markings automatically. A dedicated license scanner verifies driver identity and flags fraud. Engine-canceling microphones let drivers check in with less hassle. The kiosk ships pre-assembled and installs in a day.

Outpost Gate Automation Kiosk 2.0 with feature callouts

Smart Recognition at the Gate

Outpost automatically identifies vehicles and containers that enter and exit your yard. License plates, DOT numbers, container IDs, stenciled markings, and hazmat placards are captured in real time and tied to each gate event, giving you accurate, auditable data.

License Plates

Detected even when dirty, angled, or partially obscured.

USDOT and MC Numbers

Captured directly from door panels and side markings.

Trailer and Container IDs

Includes stenciled, faded, or non-standard formats.

Regulatory Placards

Hazmat and DOT placards archived for compliance.

Outpost is taking the pain out of gate operations. Our drivers get through faster, our teams have better visibility, and our equipment is more secure. Using the platform at Outpost and our own terminals gives us cleaner data, faster terminal throughput, and a unified view of our fleet across Werner and Outpost sites. They’re setting a new standard for how all modern facilities should run.
– Ryan Gass, Vice President of Terminal Management

Damage Detection

Detect dents, rust, broken lights, missing mud flaps, and more. Each issue is flagged and archived for review or audit.

Seal Verification

PTZ cameras auto-locate and zoom in on seals to help verify numbers or detect tampering. Optional video can capture drivers performing View, Verify, Twist, and Tug (VVTT) process for added proof.

Empty Container Scan

Drivers can be prompted to open empty containers and trailers. Our system checks for debris and can alert clerks to engage with the driver and perform visual inspection.

Automated Driver Validation

Outpost can confirm the identity of drivers to ensure they’re authorized to be on site. Using computer vision, facial recognition, and ID validation, we help prevent unauthorized access, credential sharing, and fraud at the gate.

AI Voice for Driver Communication

Our AI voice agents interact with drivers at the gate to collect information, provide instructions, resolve issues, and escalate when needed.

Policy Enforcement

Outpost enforces your yard and gate rules, helping reduce human error and improve compliance with your standard operating procedures.

Equipment Pairing

Verifies that each truck is connected to the correct trailer or container chassis based on your load plan.

Red Tag Detection

Vehicles flagged for maintenance, safety issues, or red-tag status can be automatically stopped at the gate.

Stopless Entries

Verified drivers and equipment can be pre-cleared to drive through the gate without stopping.

Visibility at the gate is critical to controlling facility costs, maintaining security, and providing food safety protection across the supply chain, yet staffing reliable gate operations has remained a persistent challenge. Outpost is uniquely closing that gap without adding headcount or complexity to our operations, giving our teams real-time visibility into what’s happening at the gate. We’re already seeing faster throughput and fewer manual interventions.

– Mitch Harper, Area General Manager

Faster Check-ins at the Gate

Custom-engineered microphones isolate the driver’s voice over diesel engine noise and heavy equipment, enabling faster check-ins without requiring drivers to turn off their engines or exit the cab.

Hassle-Free Driver Experience

No app is required.
Drivers receive a rotating, single-use QR code or mobile website link specific to their check-in.

Easily upload information
Drivers use their phone to answer load-related questions and send images of their seals, equipment, and cargo.

In-yard navigation
Once inside the yard, Outpost provides turn-by-turn instructions, guiding drivers to the right dock or zone.

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24/7 Remote Oversight

Centralized control
Manage multiple terminals from a single dashboard with video, event history, and alerts.

Human in-the-loop support
Clerks can step in to verify seals, review damage, and assist drivers, with all actions logged and auditable.

Flexible staffing
Use your own team or Outpost’s remote operations center to monitor gates, enforce SOPs, and handle exceptions.

System Integration

Outpost connects to your existing infrastructure to keep data in sync and eliminate manual work.

TMS

Sync gate events with transportation plans and appointments

YMS

Ensure accurate equipment tracking and yard optimization

TOS

Validate gate events against your containers and equipment

VMS

Share camera feeds with your existing video security systems

ELD

Capture in-cab data and provide gate-related insights to drivers

API

Integrate Outpost with any internal system or workflow

Core and Advanced Configuration Options

Function	Feature	Core Vision-powered gate automation and data capture	Advanced Vision and voice-powered gate automation with data capture and integration
Access control	Configurable access codes and credentials
	Auto-opening for pre-approved vehicles
	Tractor-trailer mismatch detection
	Driver and license verification
Driver experience	Check-in kiosk	Keypad	Touchscreen
	Mobile intake
	Multilingual AI voice agent
	Custom entry instructions
Data capture	Vehicle type and trailer class
	License plates
	USDOT and MC numbers
	Tractor, trailer, container, chassis ID numbers
	Company logo and name
	Hazmat placards
	Security seal presence and number recognition
	Reefer monitor recognition
	Video retention	7 days	60 days
	Image retention	90 days	365 days
Operations management	Operations web portal
	Remote interaction and gate operation
	Technical support
	Site-specific AI optimization
	Standard TMS/YMS/TOS integration
	API data feed
Inspection and compliance	Damage identification
	Red tag identification
	WAIRE reporting
Add-ons ("+" indicates the feature is a paid add-on)	Extended video and image retention
	Off grid data and power
	24/7 Outpost ops center for driver support
	Unique access screening requirements
	Custom equipment recognition and inspection
	Additional security cameras

Turnkey Deployment

Outpost handles the site buildout from design to install, delivering a turnkey solution that works whether you operate off-grid, in harsh weather, or with tight space constraints. We provide the hardware, power, cabling, and connectivity. With our new pre-assembled kiosk, installation at sites takes as little as 1 day.

Modernize Your Gate Operations

Whether you’re a shipper, a motor carrier, or a 3PL managing multiple terminals, Outpost can help you reduce costs, increase throughput, improve asset visibility, and get more control over your gate operations.

To schedule a demo or learn more about our gate automation platform, fill out the form on this page or email info@outpost.us.

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