Thermo King expands its telematics offering with the launch of TracKing Smart Trailer telematics, delivering comprehensive visibility into trailer health and cargo operations. This new platform complements the business’s existing TracKing Pro telematics, providing fleet operators with a robust platform for managing the complete trailer, cargo and reefer.
Fleet managers today face a variety of challenges, from regulatory pressures to rising fuel costs. The TracKing Smart Trailer telematics system directly addresses these issues by offering actionable insights that can boost operational efficiency and help fleets remain compliant with modern regulations. With TracKing Smart Trailer telematics, fleet managers and drivers gain real-time, 360-degree visibility of critical trailer components like tire pressure, brake health, door position, lights and axle weight, which can enable smarter decision-making, reduce road risks and increase uptime through proactive maintenance.
“As cargo management gets more and more complex, the need for reliable, real-time data becomes critical,” says Adam Wittwer, president of Thermo King Americas. “The TracKing Smart Trailer telematics system empowers fleet operators to make smarter, faster decisions that help minimize costs, all while reducing environmental impact. This comprehensive solution can enable fleets to operate more efficiently, keep trailers on the road longer, and help their businesses to remain competitive in today’s market.”
Key Takeaways:
- The platform is designed to support Thermo King’s broader sustainability goals, aligning with Trane Technologies' 2030 Sustainability Commitment to reduce customer carbon footprints by one gigaton by 2030. The platform also helps Thermo King customers reduce fuel use and cut back on emissions by minimizing idling time and supporting proactive maintenance.
- The TracKing Smart Trailer telematics system leverages cutting-edge sensors, integrated video cameras and advanced analytics to provide fleet operators with deep insights into trailer performance. Key features include:
- Operational efficiency: A dashboard delivers remote monitoring, diagnostics and real-time alerts of all relevant trailer components, while advanced GPS tracking provides route history and live trip monitoring. The system includes multiple wireless sensors for accurate cargo temperature monitoring with an accuracy of +/- 0.9°F, and a cargo camera provides visibility inside the trailer to capture open- and closed-door events. Dynamic tire inflation keeps tires optimally inflated, reducing drag and emissions while extending tire life.
- Enhanced monitoring features: A full suite of features, including anti-lock brake system (ABS) health monitor, trailer backing camera and door position sensors, support safer trailer operations and help to reduce accident risks. The system also provides video recording and playback from both the rear camera and interior cargo camera.
- Increased uptime: A full fleet health dashboard allows for predictive maintenance of key components, including tire pressure, brake health and temperature monitoring. These datapoints can reduce unplanned stops by allowing operators to address maintenance needs before they become costly issues.
- Regulatory compliance: TracKing Smart Trailer telematics can help fleets remain compliant with regulatory requirements by providing lights-out detection, brake monitoring and weight monitoring to avoid fines and prevent violations that could impact fleet safety scores.
