Trailer Tracking

Non-powered assets can be the most difficult to assets monitor. Trailer tracking allows your company to monitor and manage fleets effectively, leading to improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and increased productivity.

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Trailer Tracking

The Importance of Trailer Tracking

Telematics systems provide visibility into the truck itself when it’s powered on, but how can you see your trailer while it’s disconnected, sitting at a warehouse? An RTLS trailer tracking solution paired with telematics gives you full visibility of your trailer no matter where it is. Trailer tracking holds significant importance in the logistics and transportation industry with the increasing complexity of supply chains.  Trailer tracking enables your company to monitor the real-time location, status, and utilization of their trailers, ensuring better operational control and enhanced efficiency. By having accurate visibility into the whereabouts of trailers, companies can optimize routing, reduce idle time, and improve overall fleet management. Trailer tracking also plays a vital role in improving customer service by providing accurate delivery estimates and minimizing delays. Furthermore, it helps prevent theft, recover lost assets, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. In summary, trailer tracking empowers your company to streamline operations, reduce costs, and deliver superior service, making it an indispensable tool in the logistics and transportation sector.

Trailer Tracking

How AirFinder Can Help with Trailer Tracking

The information a trailer tracking device provides can lead to other benefits within your supply chain.

  • Optimize Supply Chain Flow

    Trailer tracking optimizes supply chain flow by providing real-time visibility into the location and status of your trailers, enabling accurate planning and scheduling of shipments.
  • Reduce Search Time

    Trailer tracking significantly reduces search time by providing real-time location information that allows you to quickly locate and retrieve trailers.
  • Prevent Theft

    Trailer tracking acts as a deterrent against theft by providing real-time location updates and alerts, allowing for immediate action in case of any unauthorized movement or tampering of your trailers.
  • Improve Customer Service

    Trailer tracking improves customer service by enabling accurate and reliable delivery estimates, providing customers with real-time updates on the location and status of their shipments.
Optimize Supply Chain Flow

Trailer tracking optimizes supply chain flow by providing real-time visibility into the location and status of your trailers, enabling accurate planning and scheduling of shipments.

Reduce Search Time

Trailer tracking significantly reduces search time by providing real-time location information that allows you to quickly locate and retrieve trailers.

Prevent Theft

Trailer tracking acts as a deterrent against theft by providing real-time location updates and alerts, allowing for immediate action in case of any unauthorized movement or tampering of your trailers.

Improve Customer Service

Trailer tracking improves customer service by enabling accurate and reliable delivery estimates, providing customers with real-time updates on the location and status of their shipments.

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Who Can Benefit from Trailer Tracking?

Various companies have gained an advantage by tracking their trailers with an RTLS.

  • Fleet Managers

  • Warehouses

  • Cold Chain Distributors

  • Trailer Dealers

  • Telematics Platforms

  • and more!

Fleet Managers

Warehouses

Cold Chain Distributors

Trailer Dealers

Telematics Platforms

and more!

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Trailer Types

Dry Van

Dry Van

Knowing where your dry vans are is crucial to ensuring successful deliveries. Implementing asset tracking technology for your dry van trailer can provide you with the visibility you need to be efficient.

Learn more about dry van tracking

Flat Bed

Flat Bed

When it comes to flatbed trailers, security is a priority. Leverage GPS fleet tracking to monitor the movement of flatbed trailers and make informed decisions to enhance operational efficiency.

Learn more about flat bed tracking

Reefer

Reefer

Reefer trucks are constantly carrying sensitive items such as produce or medicine. An asset tracking system with temperature sensors that alerts you of changes in temperature allows you to address problems as soon as they occur.

Learn more about reefer tracking

Tanker

Tanker

Tanker trucks often carry hazardous or flammable materials. Tracking systems allow constant monitoring of the truck's location, ensuring that it adheres to safety protocols.

Learn more about tanker tracking

Chassis

Chassis

Manually tracking your chassis fleet is a time-consuming and inefficient process. An asset tracking solution gives your company full visibility into the location and status of your chassis.

Learn more about chassis tracking

Car Hauler

Car Carrier

Car carriers handle high-value assets and must ensure their safety, security, and efficient transportation. An asset tracking solution is the most efficient way to ensure standards are met.

Learn more about car carrier tracking

AirFinder Everywhere Solution

SuperTag Pro
SuperTag Pro

SuperTag Pro

Smaller tag with up to 3 years of battery life depending on the network type used and how often the tag updates its location.

Size: 75mm x 72mm/2.9in x 2.8in

SuperTag Plus
SuperTag Plus

SuperTag Plus

Largest of the tags with up to 7 years of battery life depending on the network and how often the tag updates.

Size: 83mm x 118mm/3.3in x 4.6in

Rechargeable SuperTag
Rechargeable SuperTag

Rechargeable SuperTag

The rechargeable tag saves money on battery replacement and lasts up to 3 months depending on usage. 

Size: 56.5mm x 56.5mm/2.2in x 2.2in

Customer Journey

The Customer Journey

Link Labs offers a one-of-a-kind seamless indoor and outdoor integration through its innovative solutions. Our solution bridges the gap between different environments and enabling cohesive connectivity. By leveraging advanced technologies such as LoRaWAN and Bluetooth LE, Link Labs provides a unified platform that seamlessly extends connectivity from indoor spaces to outdoor areas, ensuring a consistent and uninterrupted communication experience. This integration allows your company to effortlessly manage and monitor assets, devices, and systems across both indoor and outdoor environments, facilitating efficient operations, enhanced productivity, and improved user experiences. Whether it's tracking assets within a facility or connecting sensors in outdoor environments, Link Labs' solutions enable seamless data transmission and control that helps your company unlock the full potential of its IoT applications and optimize overall operations.

Customer Journey
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Reporting & Analytics

Customizable Reports
Data

Customizable Reports

Tag Location & History
more data

Tag Location & History

Temperature Monitoring
evenmoredata

Temperature Monitoring

Telematics

Telematics Integration

Our fleet tracking solution offers seamless integration with telematics platforms through the use of API's and MQTT streams, delivering a powerful and flexible solution for data exchange. By providing well-documented and user-friendly API's, Link Labs allows telematics platforms to easily access and manipulate data from its IoT devices and network. This enables real-time retrieval of crucial information, such as location updates, sensor readings, and operational metrics. Additionally, MQTT, a lightweight and efficient messaging protocol, enables bi-directional communication between the IoT devices and telematics platforms, facilitating rapid data transmission with minimal overhead. This integration ensures that critical telematics data is seamlessly exchanged and processed, empowering your logistics operations to make informed decisions, optimize fleet performance, and enhance overall operational efficiency. AirFinders' API and MQTT integration thus create a robust ecosystem that brings together the power of IoT and telematics for a more connected and data-driven future.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is trailer tracking?

IoT trailer tracking is the process of using sensors and devices connected to the internet to monitor the location and condition of your trailers and other mobile assets.

 

How does trailer tracking work?

Trailer tracking typically involves placing a tracking device on each of your trailers, which sends location data to a cloud-based platform using GPS, Wi-Fi, or cellular networks. Other sensors may also be used to track factors like temperature, humidity, and shock.

 

What are the benefits of trailer tracking?

Trailer tracking through Link Labs provides several benefits, including improved fleet visibility, increased asset utilization, better inventory management, reduced theft and loss, and more.

 

Why do I need asset tracking if I already have a telematics platform?

While telematics systems can provide valuable information about the location and status of vehicles, they do not provide detailed information about each individual asset. Asset tracking helps your business keep track of specific assets, such as trailers, pallets, or containers, as they move through the supply chain.

 

Can Link Labs’ solution connect to my telematics platform?

Yes. Our solution has the ability to connect to open API’s and MQTT streams.

 

What types of trailers can be tracked using IoT?

Any type of trailer can be tracked using IoT, including dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, and more.

 

How accurate is trailer tracking?

The accuracy of trailer tracking depends on the quality of the device and the strength of the network. At Link Labs, we cater our solutions to give you the accuracy you need whether it be a dot on the map or a 100-meter range.

 

Can trailer tracking be used to monitor other factors besides location?

Absolutely, trailer tracking can also be used to monitor factors like temperature, humidity, shock, and more. This can help your business ensure that its assets are transported safely and securely.

 

What is the cost of implementing trailer tracking?

The cost of implementing trailer tracking varies depending on the specific devices and services used. Generally, your business can expect to pay a monthly fee per trailer for GPS tracking and other services.

 

What are some of the best practices for implementing trailer tracking?

Best practices for implementing trailer tracking include choosing a reliable tracking device and service provider. At Link Labs, our solution is easy to install and we are always willing to assist you with implementation.

Ready to get started with Link Labs for trailer tracking?

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