C3 Yard

C3 Yard is an enterprise yard management system for coordinating tractors, trailers and shunters moving through a distribution center yard. C3 describes it for retail, parcel and large-yard operations, with particular impact at sites with four or more shunters and 100 or more trailers. Yard View displays the current yard state, including trailer locations and whether units are loaded or unloaded. Configured business rules and priority levels guide shunter task assignments, with instructions sent to drivers through a mobile application. The system is offered only as SaaS and can be accessed in a browser or through the C3 Hub mobile application. Its Progressive Web Application provides yard, gate and warehouse functions on smartphones. Customers can configure processes, site setups, roles and permissions, including access across one or more sites. C3 connects with TMS, WMS and RTV systems through APIs and supports web services, XML and flat-file transfers over SFTP. Pricing requires a tailored quote based on yard size, features, customization and integrations. C3 says guaranteed uptime ranges from 99.0% to 99.9%, depending on the selected Service Program.

C3 Yard combines yard visibility, shunter task assignment and mobile access, with integration and configuration options for site operations. Buyers should account for its SaaS-only availability and quote-based pricing.

C3 Yard is for organizations managing busy distribution center yards, particularly retail, parcel and large-yard operations. C3 highlights sites with at least four shunters and 100 trailers as a strong fit.

C3 Yard is an enterprise system for coordinating trailers, tractors, and shunters across distribution-center yards. It is best suited to large retail, parcel, and other high-volume sites where yard movements are difficult to coordinate. Its value rests on combining live yard status with configurable shunter assignments.

Overview

C3 Yard brings yard visibility, gate check-in, trailer inventory, and dock-door management into one system. C3 points to particular impact at operations with four or more shunters and 100 or more trailers, where a shared view of location and status can support coordination at scale. Smaller yards may have less need for this enterprise-oriented combination.

Key features

Live yard status and task assignment

Yard View shows trailer locations and whether trailers are loaded or unloaded, giving teams a current picture of yard inventory. The system assigns shunter tasks according to configured business rules and priorities, then sends instructions through a mobile application. This is a strong fit for sites that need dispatch to reflect local operating priorities, though the benefit depends on configuring rules around those processes.

Mobile operations and integrations

The Progressive Web Application provides yard, gate, and warehouse functions on mobile devices and is described as compatible with any smartphone. C3 Yard is SaaS-only, accessed through a browser and the C3 Hub mobile application. It connects with TMS, WMS, and RTV systems through APIs, and also supports web services and XML or flat-file transfers over SFTP. That range accommodates different integration approaches, while making integration needs one of the factors in the tailored quote.

Configuration, access, and security

Customers can configure processes, business rules, site setups, roles, and permissions. Users can be assigned to one or more sites, with custom roles for internal and external users; this is useful for multi-site operations and controlled partner access. C3 states that it is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and is working toward AICPA SOC 2 compliance. It also says it runs vulnerability scans at least weekly and independent third-party penetration and vulnerability tests annually.

One operational constraint is data retention: customer data older than 24 months is purged from production and is no longer available for reporting. Sites that rely on longer historical reporting should account for that limit. Guaranteed uptime ranges from 99.0% to 99.9%, depending on the selected Service Program package.

Pricing

C3 Yard uses custom pricing, with a tailored quote based on yard size, features, customization, and integration needs. There are no published plan tiers or prices to compare, so buyers should assess the quote against the scope and configuration their operation requires. The product is paid and offered only as SaaS.

Implementation support includes account managers, project managers, business specialists, and product managers, with super-user training during implementation. That support is relevant for teams configuring site-specific workflows, while the selected Service Program package also affects the uptime guarantee.

Platforms

C3 Yard supports Android, iOS, web, and API access. The mobile Progressive Web Application extends yard, gate, and warehouse functions to smartphones; browser access and the C3 Hub mobile application are the stated access routes.

Who it's for

C3 Yard is aimed at retail, parcel, and other large-yard operations, particularly those with four or more shunters and 100 or more trailers. It makes the most sense where live trailer status, rule-based task assignment, site-specific configuration, and connections to existing transport or warehouse systems address real coordination needs. A smaller site with limited shunter activity may find the enterprise scope harder to justify.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Live trailer location and loaded/unloaded status give teams a shared view of the yard.
• Pros: Configurable priority rules drive shunter assignments, with instructions delivered by mobile application.
• Pros: APIs, web services, and XML or flat-file SFTP transfers support several integration patterns.
• Pros: Site assignment and custom roles support controlled access for internal and external users.
• Cons: Custom pricing means buyers need a tailored quote to establish cost.
• Cons: Data older than 24 months is purged from production and unavailable for reporting.
• Cons: SaaS-only availability does not suit operations requiring a non-SaaS deployment.

Alternatives

Yard Management Software is the broader category guide for buyers comparing yard systems.

• myQ Enterprise Gate Management is another paid option with Android, iOS, and web support; its pricing is available by demo request.
• Royal 4 WISE Yard Management System is another paid option, with Android, iOS, web, and Windows platforms.
• Eagle View Yard Management System may suit buyers who want a published user allowance: its plan covers up to 60 active users, with additional users in blocks of 10 at $20 per user per month.
• Manhattan Active Yard Management may be worth comparing for organizations already using Manhattan Warehouse Management, whose users can add it at no cost; Transportation Management users pay an additional fee.
• Vector Yard Management is another paid option for buyers willing to request a demo for pricing.
• Oracle Yard Management is another paid yard-management option.
• Yardman has a free trial and published monthly plans, including Yardman Personal at €29 a month for personal projects, garages, and light use, and Store at €99 a month.
• Peripass offers a QuickStart plan with preconfigured software, rental kiosk setup, and four check-in flows.

Verdict

C3 Yard is a strong candidate for large distribution-center yards that need live trailer visibility, configurable shunter tasking, and integration with transport or warehouse systems. Its clearest reason to choose it is the combination of operational visibility and site-specific assignment controls; the main reasons to look elsewhere are custom pricing, SaaS-only delivery, and the 24-month production-data retention limit.