Reimagining the Gate
Picture the morning rush at a busy yard. A line of trucks stretches toward the gate, drivers tapping their dashboards in frustration as minutes tick by. Every extra stop to check paperwork or log details isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s money burning. A single bottleneck here can trigger detention fees, lost hours of service, and knock-on delays across the supply chain.
The truth is, the gate has quietly become one of the most expensive chokepoints in modern logistics. Yet it doesn’t have to be. With AI now capable of verifying drivers, logging equipment, and syncing data instantly into your yard systems, the gate can shift from a drag on efficiency to a force multiplier for operations.
That’s why Birdseye designed iGMS™ Lite, an automation-first, easy-to-deploy solution that delivers AI-powered access control and real-time yard intelligence at a fraction of the cost of a full enterprise rollout.
Why Gates Still Hold Operations Back
- A U.S. Department of Transportation study found that a mere 15-minute increase in detention time is associated with a 6.2% increase in crash risk and over $1 billion in lost driver wages annually (transportation.gov).
- Delays at the gate eat into federally regulated Hours of Service (HOS) time, directly impacting how far and how safely fleets can operate. A GAO report confirmed that detention routinely forces drivers into HOS violations or log falsification (gao.gov).
- Cargo theft surged 13% year-over-year in Q2 2025, with 884 reported thefts totaling over $128 million in estimated losses. Access-point breaches remain among the most common vectors (verisk.com).
Gate inefficiency is more than an inconvenience. A 15-minute detention delay is linked to a 6.2% increase in crash risk and over $1 billion in lost driver wages annually (USDOT). Cargo theft is also on the rise, with Q2 2025 seeing a 13% year-over-year increase in reported incidents.
iGMS™ Lite helps you cut those risks by combining automation, verification, and data visibility — all in a single, easy-to-deploy solution.
What iGMS™ Lite Delivers
iGMS™ Lite provides the essentials of gate automation so operations teams can gain speed, security, and visibility, without the complexity.
Key Capabilities:
- CDL Verification: Confirm Commercial Driver’s Licenses in real time to allow only authorized drivers inside.
- Verification & Logging: Record truck/trailer numbers, license plates, company names, and driver info for every transaction.
- Driver Accountability: Maintain full visibility into who is onsite, when they arrived, and where they’re headed.
- Faster Gate Flow: Cut processing times by up to 75%, eliminating paperwork and reducing detention.
- System Integration: Connect to YMS, TMS, or WMS for real-time visibility and daily operational reports.
- Portal Access: View live gate transactions, manage inventory, and generate structured reports anytime.
Built-In Features:
- Access to self-serve portal
- 2-way voice capability
- Capture of truck, trailer, and license plate numbers
- Driver’s license checks
- Personnel authorization
- Tailgating alerts
Start Light, Scale Smart
iGMS™ Lite is designed to grow with you. When you’re ready, you can upgrade to Full iGMS™ and add human-in-the-loop oversight, seal verification, facial recognition, and expanded compliance reporting, without ripping and replacing your system.The Business Impact
Smarter gates mean safer yards, faster cycles, and lower costs. With iGMS™ Lite, you can finally eliminate paperwork, speed up driver processing, and tighten security, all without the complexity of a full enterprise rollout.
