Trailer Telematics

Telematics is a powerful tool which uses real time data captured by a specifically designed GPS trailer tracker installed on the trailer connected to the trailers electronic braking system (EBS). This reads and reports the data to a live operator interface in order to monitor and improve vehicle utilisation and safety.

The tracker is mounted on the trailer at a suitable location in a weatherproof enclosure thus ensuring accurate and reliable reporting. The connection to the trailer’s EBS ECU uses only the official auxiliary ports on the ECU, the EBS is parametrised to accept the tracker and provides all of the valuable information back to the reporting system on an easy to understand operator interface. This is achieved without cutting any wires on the trailer and without the EBS warranty’s being invalidated. We have ongoing relationships with all three main ABS/EBS manufacturers: Knorr-Bremse, Haldex and Wabco

The user interface is simple to use and can be tailored to suit operator requirements allowing various detailed reports to be generated at the click of a mouse. This can range from a fleet overview to a drill down into a particular trailer at a specific time or location. Trailer speed, location, routing, weight, brake performance, tyre pressures and temperature can be reported to ensure compliance. Fleet and Driver optimisation can be predicted, planned and monitored including vehicle utilisation and service scheduling. Driver behaviour such as speeding, overloading or harsh braking can be monitored to provide targeted training thus promoting safer driving practices and reducing accidents.

Trailer telematics is extremely useful in monitoring, managing and optimising fleets to keep them safe and used to their best, with data at the operator’s fingertips informed decisions can be made to ensure their vehicles are utilised effectively.