Fleet & Logistics Gates Questions

A sliding gate is the standard choice for high-traffic commercial entrances because it clears the full opening without a swing arc. A swing gate can work where there is enough clearance on both sides. The right choice depends on entrance width, vehicle turning radius, and daily traffic volume.

Not if the system is sized correctly. A vehicle loop detector opens the gate on approach so drivers never stop to enter a code. Delays happen when the opening is too narrow, the motor is undersized, or the access control setup does not match how drivers actually enter the site.

If vehicles cycle in and out more than a few dozen times per day, or if after-hours access matters, automation pays for itself quickly. A manual gate at a busy yard slows dispatch, adds labor, and wears on staff. Light-use sites with predictable hours may not need full automation.

Card readers handle credentialed regular drivers without stopping the queue. Keypads work for staff and authorized visitors. A telephone entry system lets a manager grant access remotely for after-hours deliveries. These can run on the same control box and be managed through MyQ cloud access logs.