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Remote yard and site monitoring in Charlotte
Charlotte's truck yards, distribution warehouses and construction sites get a live agent watching every camera under Sigma, ready to open the gate for an expected driver or deliver a talk-down to anyone who shouldn't be on site.
Local and live
Freight at the I-85/I-77 split and the Charlotte Inland Port
Charlotte sits where I-85 and I-77 cross near its centre, ringed by the roughly 67-mile I-485 beltway and the I-277 loop around uptown. CSX runs a Trans-Flo transload terminal, an intermodal terminal and its Pinoca yard in the city, and Norfolk Southern operates an intermodal terminal next to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, opened in 2014. The Charlotte Inland Port on Exchange Street can stage 2,000 grounded or wheeled containers across 20 acres and connects by rail, through the Queen City Express service, to the Port of Wilmington in roughly 13 to 19 hours each way. Charlotte Douglas itself ranks among the world's busiest airports by traffic and is American Airlines' second-largest hub.
North Carolina ranks eighth nationally for cargo theft, which is why the state rewrote its penalties for stealing freight in a law that took effect in December 2023. Inside the city, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's 2025 year-end report counted 5,960 vehicle thefts, down from 7,442 the year before but still thousands of vehicles taken from the city's streets, lots and yards. A 2023 search of a Charlotte towing lot turned up stolen vehicles and trailers alongside a tractor-trailer still loaded with roughly $5 million worth of footwear, a reminder that a loaded trailer parked overnight near the inland port or an intermodal yard is worth watching.
Sigma gives a Charlotte yard a live agent on every camera, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, instead of footage that gets reviewed after a trailer is already gone. AI person and vehicle detection flags anyone near the fence line once the gates close for the night, the agent checks the feed and gives a live, instant talk-down through the site's speakers, and police are called if the person doesn't leave. Gate Operations adds a check against your pickup list before a driver is let in, and Yard Operations covers damage inspections and visual seal checks on the trailers moving through.
On the record: A 2023 search of a Charlotte towing lot on Old Statesville Road turned up stolen vehicles and firearms along with a tractor-trailer still loaded with roughly $5 million worth of footwear; the case still had no court date as of July 2026. Source: WBTV, Charlotte towing company owner faces new felony charges as prior case stalls (Jul. 27, 2026), 2023
Also covering Concord, Gastonia, Monroe, Matthews, Huntersville, Pineville, Mint Hill, Indian Trail.
Sigma Surveillance for Charlotte
Remote security and site operations, watched live 24/7/365 by dedicated agents. Based in Acton, Ontario.
- Remote security: live agents, AI person and vehicle detection, live, instant talk-down
- Gate operations: a remote gate attendant who sees every arrival
- Yard operations: damage inspections, visual seal checks on video, parking reports
- Incident response: escalation to police and fire services, video evidence and reports
Our technicians come to your site to design and install cameras and speakers, and we can also connect many compatible cameras you already have. Your site provides the power, internet connection and gate.
Charlotte sites
What we protect in Charlotte
Charlotte work ranges from trailer yards and distribution warehouses near the inland port to construction sites and commercial lots across the city.
Truck yards and logistics
Gate control, driver verification and full-yard coverage for trailer rows, fences and blind spots.
Truck yard securityWarehouses and cold storage
Docks and perimeters watched around the clock, with alerts when temperatures drift.
Warehouse monitoringConstruction sites
Tools, fuel, copper and heavy equipment protected after hours, plus safety-gear checks.
Construction monitoringCommercial properties
Plazas, dealerships and gas stations, with loitering, break-ins and hazards handled live.
Commercial monitoringHow it works
From first movement to final report
Detect
AI cameras flag people and vehicles 24/7 and ignore wind, rain and animals.
Verify
Your dedicated agent reviews the live feed and decides what's really happening.
Deter
Live, instant talk-down, plus sirens, warns intruders off before damage is done.
Respond
We escalate to police, fire services and your team, and can manage your gate remotely.
Report
Every incident is logged with video clips and a written report you can share.
FAQ
Charlotte monitoring questions
Can you watch a trailer yard near the Charlotte Inland Port or along I-85 and I-77?
Yes. Agents watch every camera on the yard live, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AI person and vehicle detection flags movement after hours, the agent checks the video, gives a live, instant talk-down through the site's speakers and calls police if the person stays.
Can agents check in the drivers who pick up loads at our Charlotte site?
Yes, through Gate Operations. Agents see each arrival on camera, speak to the driver through the gate speakers, check them against your pickup list or schedule, and open the gate remotely once they check out. Times and images are kept for each entry and exit.
Sigma doesn't have staff in Charlotte. How does setup work for our yard?
Monitoring runs over your site's own internet connection, so being based in Acton, Ontario doesn't change how it works day to day. Sigma's technicians travel to the site to install the cameras and speakers it needs, and many compatible cameras already in place can often be connected instead. The power, the internet connection and the gate stay the site's responsibility.
How do I get started?
Request a free site assessment or call (209) 900-5884 ext 2. A Sigma specialist reviews your layout, existing cameras and risks, then recommends the right coverage, at no cost and with no obligation. Every quote costs less than a 24/7 guard.
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