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On-Demand Shunting
Make New Moves
NSSL has launched a new, cost-effective shunting program for companies with lower, irregular volumes of moves in the yard. Within one week, NSSL will have your yard up and running with our exclusive yard management software platform, Shuntware. Once Shuntware has been implemented, you can begin requesting moves immediately - staffing your request within as little as 2 hours.
Who is On-Demand Shunting For?
If you have ever found yourself answering “yes” to any of the below questions then on-demand shunting is for you.
Are you using long haul trucks for short haul moves?
Do you have trailer moves, but can’t afford an on-site, dedicated shunting team?
Do your number of moves fluctuate from day-to-day?
Are you using long haul trucks for short haul moves?
Do you have trailer moves, but can’t afford an on-site, dedicated shunting team?
Do your number of moves fluctuate from day-to-day?
What Can On-Demand Shunting Do For Me?
Stop paying for staff you don't need and pay for help when you need it
Have confidence that your driver will show up on time, ready to work
Keep your options open for same-day moves that save you money
Book additional drivers up to a week in advance
Plan ahead with no long term commitments
Leverage the power of YMS data and insights at a fraction of the cost
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started with NSSL’s On-Demand Shunting is as easy as summoning an Uber.
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Step 1
Implement Shuntware
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Step 2
Request a Move
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Step 3
Track Your Moves
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Step 4
View Your Bill
Implement Shuntware
To use on-demand shunting, your yard needs to be running on Shuntware. Our team makes this transition easy and it can usually be done in less than a day. Once on Shuntware, you'll have access to on-demand shunting and so much more.
Request A Free Yard Audit
Request a Move
Login to Shuntware and submit your request, which our team receives within seconds.
Request A Free Yard Audit
Track Your Moves
Keep track of move status including driver staffing, arrival, and completion, all within your Shuntware account.
Request A Free Yard Audit
View Your Bill
Receive weekly invoices to ensure your budget stays on track.
Request A Free Yard Audit-
Step 1
Implement Shuntware
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Step 2
Request a Move
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Step 3
Track Your Moves
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Step 4
View Your Bill
Previous Step
Next Step
Implement Shuntware
To use on-demand shunting, your yard needs to be running on Shuntware. Our team makes this transition easy and it can usually be done in less than a day. Once on Shuntware, you'll have access to on-demand shunting and so much more.
Request A Free Yard Audit
Request a Move
Login to Shuntware and submit your request, which our team receives within seconds.
Request A Free Yard Audit
Track Your Moves
Keep track of move status including driver staffing, arrival, and completion, all within your Shuntware account.
Request A Free Yard Audit
View Your Bill
Receive weekly invoices to ensure your budget stays on track.
Request A Free Yard Audit
Upgrade Your Operational Efficiency Beyond the Yard
The importance of your YMS solution simply cannot be overstated. Shuntware was designed by yard management experts, for yard management experts to enable greater productivity, security, and inventory visibility throughout your yard. We engineered Shuntware to produce a tangible ROI for our clients, and it has a proven track record of doing exactly that.
- With Shuntware
- Without Shuntware
Say Goodbye to Excess Equipment
Shuntware allows the visibility that's necessary to eliminate unnecessary equipment from your yard. The more equipment in your yard, the more money you spend, and the higher the probability that an accident will occur. Shuntware streamlines your yard so you can save money and mitigate risk.
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Average number of fewer trucks required on an NSSL operated yard
Increase Your Yard Efficiency
Request a quote for on-demand shunting from NSSL. We know that every move counts, and we've got the shunters standing by to get your job done on time and on budget. Take the next step and submit your info for a customized quote.
GET STARTED WITH ON-DEMAND SHUNTINGTerms and conditions
- Scope of service includes a fully trained / qualified operator and power to perform an initial shunt task once arriving on-site.
- Additional incremental tasks such as pulling a second trailer from a door or plugging a door with another trailer while on-site is considered an additional task.
- Each additional task once on-site will be billed at a rate of $20 per task
- Once work queue is depleted, operator will move onto another location.
Rate Assumptions
- Holidays will be subject to a premium rate , 2 times the rate proposed.
- Invoicing will be weekly and payment terms as in place today . Rates do not include applicable HST.
- Rates effective for up to 45 days from the date of this proposal.
- Assumes in – yard only, limited to GVW moves of 65,000 lbs. on a public roadway.
- This service offering may require an interchange agreement with certain participants.
- Subject to annualized adjustments as per Consumer Price Index.
- Fuel Surcharge : 40 % of FCA TL/2; based upon FCA (Freight Carriers Association of Canada) market index and assessed at 40 % of the truckload rate for the specific operational time. This calculated percentage will then be assessed against the service rate and invoiced weekly.
- Initial start is based on formal acceptance of these terms and conditions and subject to credit approval.
