Real-time tracking
Effectively dispatch and utilize trailers to maximize revenue generation with real-time location and ready-to-use utilization reports
Driver efficiency
Improve driver productivity and prioritize core business tasks with technology that simplifies daily operations
Proactive maintenance
Prevent breakdowns and unplanned downtime with visibility into trailer health
Compliant operations
Stay ahead of inspections with visibility into active faults, tire issues, and trailer logs
Driver safety
Catch brake, tire, and power issues instantly, so your team can address risks fast
Dry Van Trailer
Flatbeds & Chassis
Refrigerated Trailer
Tankers
"The trailer Mismatch Alert feature helps our dispatchers ensure the accuracy of trailer assignments. Dispatchers can alert drivers as mismatch issues pop up throughout the day, helping to keep our operations running smoothly."
Tim Lewer<br>Facility & Systems Manager, BCP Transportation
“Drivers may not always notice the ABS fault light. With ABS Monitoring, we instantly know if there’s an issue and can contact the driver manager to quickly address it. Samsara ABS Monitoring helps us avoid delays, fines, and most importantly, accidents.”
Stephanie Mceachern<br>Senior Analyst, Transport Fleet Maintenance, Loblaws
"Samsara’s trailer mismatch alerts help ensure the right driver is using the right equipment. By integrating Samsara with Ortec, we can automatically verify tractor and trailer assignments. Ortec assigns the correct tractor and trailer, then pings Samsara every five minutes to confirm location and compliance. If a mismatch occurs, it alerts us immediately, helping to prevent errors and improve tracking."
Jennifer Miller<br>VP Integrated Supply Chain, DHL
Products to power your trailer operations
Hardware
Powered Asset Gateway
Real-time tracking, wireless sensor support, geofences, alerts, and reporting
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Trailer Health
Driver Productivity
What is a Smart Trailers solution?
Smart Trailers is an advanced trailer tracking solution that go beyond basic location tracking. This solution uses GPS tracking and IoT technology to offer more sophisticated real-time insights into trailer health, utilization, and security, than you would get in an average trailer tracker.
What does the Smart Trailer solution provide that trailer tracking alone doesn’t?
Basic trailer tracking uses GPS trailer trackers for location updates and asset tracking. This kind of trailer tracking is used to locate trailers, prevent theft, and improve asset visibility. While many solutions available on the market offer location data every 15 minutes, Samsara stands apart with real-time geolocation data. And, with Smart Trailers, you can extend the use of this location data to provide real-time alerts, geofence alerts, and detailed data on trailer utilization and health. Samsara Smart Trailers includes various features like Door Monitoring, Cargo Monitoring, ATIS Monitoring, ABS Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring, trailer Mismatch Alerts, Asset Search, and more to streamline fleet management.
What is the best way to track a trailer?
The most effective way to track a trailer is by using a trailer GPS tracker with real-time tracking capabilities. Choose trailer tracking devices that provide long battery life, durable hardware, and 4G LTE connectivity for continuous, reliable location data.
Can you track a stolen trailer?
Yes, with GPS trailer trackers installed, Smart Trailers can effectively track trailers in real-time if stolen. Using features like geofence alerts and sensor data to detect and alert unauthorized use of a trailer. With Samsara Door and Cargo Monitors, fleet managers can be immediately alerted to any suspicious activity, mitigating trailer theft.
Consider features that prevent theft in the first place. Our discreet, undercarriage installation helps prevent tampering and cut cable and unplugged detection alerts provide additional protection against theft.
How do I make sure my trailer isn’t stolen?
To deter theft, use a GPS trailer tracking solution with geofence technology that sends alerts if your trailer leaves a designated area. Ensure your GPS tracker is discreetly installed and ideally waterproof to prevent tampering. Continuous monitoring through a fleet tracking system also helps in preventing theft.
How does Smart Trailer technology improve trailer safety?
Smart Trailers improve trailer safety by employing GPS tracking devices to monitor critical systems like brakes, tires, and power. Real-time maintenance alerts help prevent road accidents, and continuous location tracking ensures that trailers are always monitored for unauthorized use.
What are the cost benefits of using Smart Trailers?
Adopting Smart Trailers can lead to significant savings on maintenance costs by providing early warnings before issues escalate. The technology also enhances trailer utilization, reducing the need for excessive leasing and purchasing, which translates into cost savings.
Samsara customer, Daylight Transport, uses Samsara Smart Trailers to improve trailer utilization and reduce costs. The company's Director of Linehaul and Maintenance, Hayley Jarvis, shared: "With Samsara, we save an average of $250,000 a year by reallocating underutilized trailers."
Can Smart Trailers integrate with other fleet management systems?
Yes, Smart Trailers are designed for seamless integration with existing fleet management and telematics systems. This allows for efficient data gathering and analysis, enhancing productivity and facilitating more informed decision-making across your trailer fleet. Visit our App Marketplace, which features 300+ turnkey integrations, to learn more.
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