Enter your dock and arrival details
Add trucks arriving per day, number of docks, average unload time per truck, and operating hours per day.
DOCK WAIT-TIME ESTIMATE
QueueDock
Enter trucks arriving per day, number of docks, average unload time per truck, and operating hours per day to get an estimated average truck wait time and dock utilization.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
We calculate utilization and wait time
Total throughput capacity is derived from your docks, unload time, and operating hours, then compared against arrivals to get a utilization ratio.
Get an estimated average wait time
If utilization is below 100%, a standard queueing-theory approximation estimates average wait time per truck; at or above 100%, the queue is flagged as unstable.
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Frequently asked questions
Does QueueDock track live truck arrivals?
No. QueueDock computes results only from the numbers you enter — it does not connect to live GPS, telematics, or yard-management data. It is a planning and benchmark calculator, not a live truck-tracking system.
What formula does QueueDock use for wait time?
It uses a simplified M/M/1-per-dock-style approximation: average wait = average unload time × (utilization ÷ (1 − utilization)). This is a standard, genuine queueing-theory approximation, not a fitted or proprietary model.
What does "unstable" mean in my result?
If utilization (arrivals ÷ total dock capacity) is 100% or higher, the wait-time formula mathematically diverges — the queue would grow without bound rather than settle. QueueDock flags this instead of showing a misleading number.
How is QueueDock different from DockFlow?
QueueDock estimates wait time for trucks that have already arrived, based on queueing theory. DockFlow, MVPHub's other dock tool, instead computes appointment-slot scheduling capacity — a different mechanic entirely.
Is this an exact prediction of tomorrow's wait times?
No. It is a daily-average estimate based on the figures you provide. Actual wait times vary with arrival clustering, so peak-hour waits can exceed this average.
Can I use this for a single dock?
Yes, enter 1 for number of docks — the same formulas apply for a single-dock operation.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Samsara | Flexport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant dock wait-time estimate | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Live yard/telematics tracking | Not included | Included | Included |
| No signup required to try the calculation | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Full yard and freight management platform | Not included | Included | Included |
Samsara and Flexport offer live yard telematics and full freight management platforms. MVPHub gives a fast, transparent wait-time estimate from figures you enter, with no setup.
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