Keller Logistics Group has unveiled its new Yard Management System (YMS), named YardLink™, designed to revolutionize yard management practices. Announced on November 25, 2025, in Defiance, Ohio, this proprietary solution merges decades of operational expertise with advanced technology, addressing key challenges in the industry, including rising costs and labor constraints.
According to a recent Gartner® report, innovation in yard management is increasingly essential due to various pressures on the logistics sector. Keller’s hybrid model integrates yard services with software, presenting a comprehensive, operations-driven approach. YardLink™ aims to simplify complex yard operations through a practical and data-oriented framework, enhancing real-time visibility, automation, and analytics.
The platform capitalizes on Keller’s extensive network of spotting, shuttling, and yard operations across North America. This combination allows customers to leverage digital technology effectively while benefiting from Keller’s operational precision.
Jonathan Wolfrum, President of Keller Trucking, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, “With Gartner Inc. recognizing the growing need for yard automation, integration, and AI-enabled systems, we think that Keller’s timing is ideal.” He noted that YardLink™ serves as a bridge between traditional yard operations and modern logistics technology, facilitating a quicker path to optimization for shippers and manufacturers.
In a move to further enhance YardLink™, Keller Logistics Group is collaborating with EAIGLE, a leader in AI-enabled vision systems. This partnership aims to improve automated gate entry, trailer visibility, and dock optimization. A pilot project is in the works to showcase measurable advancements in throughput, dwell time reduction, and carrier performance.
Bryan Keller, CEO of Keller Logistics Group, remarked on the unique positioning of the company within the market. “Most competitors are either pure software or pure service. Our hybrid model, where technology is built by the same team that runs the yard, delivers a level of reliability and transparency that software alone can’t match,” he stated.
As part of its commitment to thought leadership in the industry, Keller Logistics Group plans to publish a series of articles based on the trends identified in Gartner’s YMS analysis. These articles will focus on critical areas such as AI integration, warehouse management system (WMS) and transportation management system (TMS) integration, and cost-efficiency through automation.
With the introduction of YardLink™, Keller Logistics Group reinforces its reputation as a responsive and resourceful logistics provider. The company strives to integrate innovation with operational excellence, addressing the evolving challenges faced by the logistics sector today.
Founded over 45 years ago, Keller Logistics Group offers a range of services, including trucking through Keller Trucking, dedicated transportation, freight brokerage, and warehousing. Headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, the company combines hands-on operational skills with forward-thinking solutions to ensure efficient supply chains for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors nationwide.
For more information on Keller Logistics Group, visit their website at www.kellerlogistics.com.
