FOR RAIL SERVICES
Clear liability at every interchange point
Rail vehicle logistics means multiple carriers, multiple handover points, and disputes that drag on for months. Bison Grid gives you timestamped, GPS-tagged condition records at every loading and unloading point — so when damage appears mid-transit, the evidence is already there.
Offline-capable for remote rail yards. Mobile-first for trackside inspections. Integrates with existing terminal and logistics systems.
Challenges We Solve for Rail Operators
Finished vehicles move through multiple carriers, interchange points, and yards before reaching their destination. Bison Grid standardises condition documentation across the entire rail journey.
Inconsistent Documentation
Different crews, different yards, different standards. When inspections vary between loading and unloading points, damage evidence becomes unreliable. Standardised mobile workflows ensure every handover is documented to the same standard — regardless of who conducts the inspection.
Multi-Carrier Liability Disputes
Vehicles pass through short-line operators, Class I carriers, and compound handlers before delivery. When damage surfaces, the dispute is about which carrier had custody. Timestamped, GPS-tagged inspections at every interchange create an unambiguous chain of liability.
Remote Locations
Rail yards and intermodal facilities often lack reliable connectivity. Full offline mode means inspections continue uninterrupted at trackside, with automatic sync and background retry when network returns — no data lost even over extended periods.
Compliance Reporting
OEM and regulatory reporting requirements are met with automated report generation, scheduled distribution, and full audit trails. Condition reports formatted to your clients’ exact specifications — delivered automatically, not manually assembled.
Built for Rail Vehicle Logistics
Mobile inspection, ePOD, analytics, and integration designed for rail vehicle logistics — from short-line operators to Class I carriers.
Field Operations
- Mobile inspection at loading, interchange & unloading points
- Full offline mode for remote rail yards and trackside
- Barcode & VIN scanning with Zebra hardware support
- Interchange condition reports with GPS & timestamp
- Digital signatures & ePOD at every handover
- OEM-compliant damage categorisation
- Express Mode for high-volume wagon processing
- Multi-language support (8 languages inc. Japanese, Korean)
Management & Integration
- Job tracking across rail segments and carriers
- Job Cloning for multi-wagon consists
- Analytics dashboards & damage trend KPIs
- Automated & scheduled OEM condition reports
- Client portal for OEM and shipper visibility
- API / EDI connectivity (Standard+)
- Role-based access for yard staff, inspectors & managers
- PDF & Excel report export
Transparent Pricing
From single inspector to multi-site operations. No hardware required. Deploy in weeks.
$195
Single User / Month
$385
Lite (3 Users) / Month
$760
Standard (5 Users) / Month
2–4 wk
Typical Deployment