Track Trailer – Important Things To Remember
Tracking a trailer helps you find the location of the trailer, even if the trailer is not connected to the truck. Trailer tracking can benefit from appropriate tracking systems, including tracking devices, communication networks, database and back-end server support, and user-friendly interfaces. The GPS based cloud system provides real-time location information of mobile and movable trailers.
Vehicle management is a very difficult task, which can maintain the availability of transport schedules, drivers, vehicles and trailers, and comply with various rules and regulations. Since 2000, the world of remote information technology has developed rapidly, providing vehicle managers with a wide range of functional solutions and optimizing management. Several benefits of real-time trailer tracking include:
Logistics: The trailer tracking system simplifies logistics by providing accurate information about trailer location, downtime allocation, and service inspections. It can also help you plan your route in advance so that it can be completed within the deadline, and the customer is very happy!
Documentation: Trailer tracking combines GPS technology with cloud based applications to record everything that happens around. Information is organized and stored in the cloud and can be accessed at any time through mobile devices. It is time saving, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. It also records data in real time, eliminating the possibility of loss or discrepancy. Matrack’s MA-4550 is a weather proof hardwired tracker that can store one year’s historical data and easily process documents without losing important data.
Latency: Most trailer tracking systems have a geographic fence option that allows you to set alerts in advance when entering or leaving a specific location. Once the trailer is close to the loading station, an alarm will be issued to inform the customer that the vehicle is about to arrive. This makes the deck, goods, equipment and labor ready to accept the trailer, reducing the stay time.
Downtime: Before the trailer tracking system, it was difficult for the vehicle administrator to track all trailers that stayed too long at the customer’s site after unloading. However, if there is GPS supported trailer tracking, the possibility of downtime will be significantly minimized, and trailers and other valuable assets can be used with better efficiency.
Asset safety: Modern trailer tracking system has multiple functions such as temperature monitoring, tire pressure, two-way control of perishable goods refrigeration, etc. In case of safety problems, immediately take measures to notify back office support and protect assets, trailers and drivers.
Recovery: The biggest threat to trailers is theft. However, it is equipped with GPS and geographic fence, so that even if the trailer is hijacked, it can also inform the support office of the accurate real-time location, and the support office can send an alarm to the relevant departments. The trailer tracking system speeds up the recovery of stolen assets and trailers. In addition, due to the adoption of immediate measures, the loss is relatively small.
Matrack’s MA-1080 and other trailer tracking devices are solid and durable, with battery life of 3-5 years and good weather system. It supports GPS and has an easily accessible interface from smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. With this interface, you can monitor trailer tracking data around the world 24/7.
There are several advantages to implementing a trailer tracking solution: Provide optimized trailer utilization, correct invoices and better customer service.