Transportation & Logistics Yards
Move Buses, Coaches, Trailers and Heavy Freight Equipment
In transportation and logistics operations, yard efficiency is a measurable competitive advantage. Moving buses, coaches, trailers and heavy freight equipment quickly, safely and cost-effectively across a yard demands equipment purpose-built for the task. Tiger tow tractors have been the trusted solution in ground transportation and logistics environments for more than 40 years, delivering the high-capacity towing performance, rugged construction and operational reliability that busy yards require.
Whether your operation manages a transit bus fleet, a motorcoach yard, a freight distribution campus or an intermodal facility, Tiger provides the right tow tractor to keep your yard moving.
BUS & COACH YARD TOWING
Positioning Buses and Coaches for Maintenance, Fueling, Washing and Staging
Transit agencies, charter bus operators and tour fleet managers rely on Tiger tow tractors to position full-size buses and motorcoaches across their yards for maintenance bays, fueling stations, wash racks and daily staging. Tiger’s compact footprint and tight turning radius allow operators to maneuver precisely in yards with narrow lanes and tight staging configurations — without the handling challenges of larger vehicle-moving equipment. Programmable speed controls allow yard managers to configure appropriate operating speeds for pedestrian-heavy maintenance areas.
TRAILER SPOTTING & HEAVY FREIGHT EQUIPMENT
Trailer Spotting, Equipment Repositioning and Heavy Freight Logistics in Yards
For freight distribution centers, intermodal yards and logistics campuses, Tiger tow tractors provide a maneuverable, cost-effective option for trailer spotting and heavy freight equipment repositioning — moving trailers between staging areas, dock positions and parking locations without the operating cost and complexity of a full yard hostler or spotting truck. Tiger’s 60,000-lb. tow capacity handles the full weight of loaded and unloaded trailers across a variety of yard surfaces. Multiple Tiger units operating in parallel deliver greater scheduling flexibility than a single larger piece of equipment.
Tiger Tow Tractors Work in Transportation Yards
From transit yards to intermodal facilities — six applications where Tiger delivers.
Transit Agency Bus Yards
Positioning transit buses for maintenance, fueling, washing and daily staging in municipal and regional transit agency yards. Tiger’s compact footprint handles tight yard configurations, and zero-emission lithium-ion operation improves air quality in enclosed maintenance facilities.
Charter & Motorcoach Fleets
Moving motorcoaches and charter buses across staging yards, maintenance facilities and terminal areas. Tiger’s 60,000-lb. tow capacity handles full-size coaches, and programmable speed controls support safe operations in driver and pedestrian areas.
Freight Distribution & Trailer Spotting
Spotting trailers at loading docks, repositioning between staging areas and moving loaded or unloaded trailers across freight distribution yards. Tiger provides a cost-effective alternative to full-size yard spotters for many trailer-moving applications.
Intermodal & Container Yards
Moving support equipment, positioning vehicles and supporting logistics operations across intermodal yards and container terminals. Tiger’s durable steel chassis and wide temperature range support demanding outdoor year-round operations.
Heavy Freight & Equipment Repositioning
Repositioning heavy freight equipment, support vehicles and large rolling stock across logistics campuses. Tiger’s 60,000-lb. tow capacity makes it suitable for a wide range of heavy equipment movement applications.
Airport Ground Transportation Staging
Staging ground transportation vehicles (hotel shuttles, rental car buses, employee transport coaches and airport express vehicles) across airport transportation centers and staging areas.
Transportation & Logistic Yard Tow Tractor FAQ
Common questions from teams evaluating Tiger tow tractors for transit yards and facilities.
Have a question not answered here? Contact our Waev specialists who support the full lineup of vehicles from Tiger, Taylor-Dunn, GEM and Fusion.
What tow capacity does the Tiger tractor provide for bus and trailer yard operations?
Both the Tiger Li-Ion and Tiger Gas are rated to 60,000 lbs. of hitch towing capacity. This covers full-size transit buses, motorcoaches, loaded trailers and heavy freight equipment in virtually all transportation and logistics yard applications.
How does the Tiger Li-Ion compare to the Tiger Gas for yard towing applications?
The Tiger Li-Ion and Tiger Gas share the same 100% steel chassis, the same operator controls and the same 60,000-lb. tow rating. The Li-Ion produces zero tailpipe emissions — making it ideal for enclosed bus maintenance facilities, indoor dock areas and yards with air quality requirements. Tiger Gas is well-suited for outdoor yard operations or facilities that prefer internal combustion.
Can the Tiger tow tractor handle trailer spotting at distribution center loading docks?
Yes. Tiger Li-Ion and Tiger Gas models are both deployed for trailer spotting at distribution center loading docks. The 60,000-lb. tow capacity handles loaded and unloaded trailers, and the compact footprint allows precise positioning in tight dock configurations.
Does the Tiger Li-Ion require special charging infrastructure in a transportation yard?
No. The Tiger Li-Ion charges from existing 240V facility outlets using its standard on-board 6.6 kW J1772 charger — compatible with NEMA 14-30, 14-50 and 6-50 receptacles. Most bus yards, maintenance facilities and distribution centers already have adequate 240V electrical infrastructure.
Can Tiger tow tractors support larger fleet standardization programs across multiple yard locations?
Yes. Tiger’s common parts across all models, familiar operator controls and straightforward maintenance requirements make it well-suited for standardized fleet deployment across multiple locations. Tiger’s team works directly with transportation and logistics operators on fleet configurations, volume pricing and migration planning from gas to electric.
Complete Your Waev Fleet
GEM, Tiger, Taylor-Dunn and Fusion — One Company, One Fleet, Zero Tailpipe Emissions.
Taylor-Dunn, Fusion and GEM complement Tiger at transit yards, freight campuses and logistics facilities.
PERSONNEL TRANSPORT & PATROL
GEM Electric Vehicles
GEM LSVs handle staff transport, security patrol and personnel mobility across large logistics campuses and transportation facilities — street-legal on roads up to 35 mph.
UTILITY & BURDEN CARRIERS
Taylor-Dunn Utility Vehicles
Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot electric burden carriers handle facility utility, maintenance and mid-range material transport at transportation and logistics campuses — complementing Tiger’s heavy-duty yard towing role.
UTILITY & PERSONNEL CARTS
Fusion Commercial Carts
Fusion commercial electric carts move personnel and support facility operations at freight campuses, transit facilities and logistics yards — quiet, low-maintenance and zero emission.
Move More Across Your Yard With Tiger.
Talk to a Waev Tiger specialist about bus yard, coach fleet and freight yard tow tractor configurations, Li-Ion vs. gas options, fleet pricing and the annual cost savings available to your operation.
