Gate Automation
Gate automation is the use of technology (computer vision, RFID, mobile applications, kiosks) to automate the check-in and check-out process at facility gates, replacing manual verification with digital identification, automated dock assignment, and instant gate pass generation.
Why It Matters
Manual gate operations require dedicated staff for every shift at every gate at every facility. Each check-in takes 3-5 minutes. At scale, gate staffing is a significant labor cost, and manual processes create data gaps: no precise timestamp, no digital audit trail, no automatic connection to the appointment and yard management systems.
The FourKites Perspective
FourKites AutoGate uses computer vision to capture vehicle and trailer IDs via camera, auto-match to appointment records, assign dock doors by load type and availability, issue gate passes via driver kiosk, and start the detention clock automatically. Check-in drops from 3-5 minutes to seconds. The Facility Twin updates in real time. Every arrival and departure creates a precise digital record that feeds the Graph's facility behavior intelligence.