Outrider :: Fully Autonomous Yard Operations Systems for Large Logistics & Supply Chain Enterprises

Outrider is a Colorado-based technology company founded in 2017 that develops fully autonomous yard operations systems for large logistics and supply chain enterprises. The company specializes in electric, self-driving yard trucks that eliminate dangerous and repetitive manual yard tasks such as moving trailers between dock doors and parking spots. By integrating advanced robotics, AI, and site infrastructure, Outrider helps organizations improve safety, reduce operating costs, increase yard throughput, and transition to zero-emission freight operations.

Outrider’s robot-based products center on its integrated autonomous yard system. The core offering combines electric autonomous vehicles with proprietary management software and supporting infrastructure. These vehicles autonomously execute complex yard maneuvers, including hitching and unhitching trailers, backing into dock doors, and connecting brake lines. The system has already completed more than 100,000 autonomous trailer moves in real-world conditions.

The vehicles operate safely in mixed-traffic yards alongside human-driven trucks and workers. They use multiple sensors, AI-driven perception, and millions of proprietary yard-specific data points to plan optimal routes, detect obstacles, and follow site-specific rules. The cloud-based management software provides real-time trailer tracking, automatically re-queues moves, and seamlessly blends autonomous and manual operations.

Safety is a foundational element. The system incorporates multiple layers of hazard monitoring, automatic safe-state transitions, and physical emergency stop mechanisms. Outrider maintains 24/7 remote monitoring and support, and its solutions have been deployed at major distribution centers operated by Fortune 500 companies.

The technology delivers clear benefits: fewer workplace injuries, faster trailer turns, better space utilization, lower labor costs, and a significant reduction in diesel emissions through the use of electric yard trucks. By focusing exclusively on yard automation, Outrider has become a specialized leader in this niche segment of industrial robotics and logistics autonomy.