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Trailer Tracking

GPS Trailer Tracking Solutions For Fleets

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Protect your trailers and the contents inside with the
industry's leading GPS Trailer Tracking Solution

Wireless Links GPS trailer tracking system combines the power of the Fleet.Net trailer tracking cloud platform with our industry leading Piccolo family of wired or battery powered GPS tracking devices for trailers. Providing real-time trailer visibility, instant trailer inventory visibility and control, geofence alerts,  real-time & historical location and movement data, alerts on possible theft and shareable ETA’s with live location sharing.

  • Identify Under-Utilized Trailers

Monitor the inventory of your assets with a push of a button (what is where) and identify under-utilized trailers.

  • Track any Trailer

With our family of trailer tracking GPS HW solutions, prevent theft and track any trailer types – flatbeds, chassis, dry van trailers or specialty trailers with sensitive loads

  • Protect All Your Assets

Receive real-time alerts on unauthorized use, door open, under utilized assets and even tag and track high value goods within your trailers with our Mini IoT Tags

GPS Trailer Tracking System
How It Works

The Trailer Tracking Solution is Perfect For:

Dry Van Trailers Chassis Fladbeds Refrigerated Trailers Any Powered Asset

Top Features

  • End-to-end visibility into both the whereabouts of the trailers and the status of their contents
  • Wired and Battery Powered solutions
  • Geofence Alerts
  • Unauthorized movement alerts
  • A complete solution with fleet management, dashcams, routing optimization, mobile apps and shipment tracking
  • Simple Installation
  • Designed specifically for trailers
  • IoT sensors for additional tracking capabilities
  • Mobile App for drivers to monitor high value loads and stay connected

Benefits

End-to-End Visibility on trailers and The Goods Within

From tracking your trailers to IoT shipment tracking down to the parcel level tied in with the mobile app for drivers, our solution allows you to maximize equipment utilization, supply chain information flow and delivery performance.

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Designed specifically for trailers

The Piccolo Hybrid trailer tracking GPS device sends GPS check-ins in real-time when the trailer is connected to the cabin and automatically works off it’s battery back up once the trailer is disconnected from the cabin, allowing for continuous visibility on trailers parked at job sites waiting to be unloaded and reloaded.

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Ensure Trailer and Cargo Security

Set boundaries around certain areas and monitor at what time a trailer gets in and out of that area.

Refrigerated Trailer Temperature Monitoring

For the cold chain, we offer wired and wireless temperature monitoring solutions depending on your needs, for a complete fleet management, routing, ELD and dashcam solution.

Feature Breakdown:

One Click Reports
asset inventory reports

Comprehensive reports including Inventory report, Route report, Battery level, Asset usage report and Boundary report, allow you to gain 360° visibility into your operations 

Real-Time ETA
Easily share with your customers live location of the assets via email or SMS.
Driver App for Temperature Monitoring
driver app for temperature monitoring

Our Driver App For Real-time Temperature Visibility and Alerts allows drivers to get real-time temperature deviation alerts while in transit so they can prevent product spoilage.

Immediate Alerts
Avoid theft or tampering with automatic alerts on events such as door open/close, unaccounted for sudden vibration/movement, boundary in/out and external power disconnect.

We Offer The Following Trailer Tracking To Meet Your Needs & Requirements:

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Piccolo hybrid trailer GPS tracking device

Piccolo Hybrid IOT

  • Powered via external power when trailer is connected to cabin and self-powered via back-up battery when disconnected
  • Large 7800mA rechargeable lithium back-up battery
  • Back-up battery life of up to 5 years, 5000 check-ins on a single charge
  • Check-in rate: Real-time & when unpowered: default of 1x/day when parked & every 10 min when in move mode (customizable)
  • IP67 Waterproof enclosure
  • Optional Sensors: Pressure, engine, door, cargo, temperature, humidity
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battery powered gps asset tracking device- piccolo atx

Battery Powered Piccolo ATX

  • Powered via two standard Type -C high current lithium batteries
  • Battery life of up to 5 years, 3,000 GPS check-ins on 1x/day
  • Check-in rate:1x/day when parked & every 10 min when in move mode (customizable)
  • IP67 Waterproof enclosure
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solar powered asset tracking hardware

Solar Powered Piccolo ATX2S IOT

  • Powered via two rechargeable batteries
  • Back-up battery life of up to 5000 check-ins when fully charged per battery= total of 10,000 check-ins
  • Built- in solar panel extends battery charge up to 15x check-ins/day
  • Check-in rate: 1x/day when parked & every 20-60 min when in move mode(customizable)
  • IP67 Waterproof enclosure
  • Optional Sensors: Pressure, engine, door, cargo, temperature, humidity
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Solar Powered RFID asset Tag GPS Fleet & Asset Management

Solar Powered RFID Tags

  • Monitors assets last location.
  • Battery life of RFID tags: up to 24-36 months. Solar panel extends battery life to 5 years.
  • Designed for use with a Piccolo IoT telematics unit installed in cabin and RFID tags are to be attached to trailers/assets
  • Check-in rate: Real time when in Piccolo radius of up to 350 ft. When disconnected - last drop off location
  • IP67 Waterproof enclosure
  • Optional Sensors: wireless temperature sensor
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GPS Trailer Tracking - FAQ

What is trailer GPS trackers?

GPS trailer tracking is the ability to monitor the location of your trailer in order to avoid theft and provide trailer inventory.

How Can I Track My Trailers?

Track your trailers by installing a dedicated GPS trailer tracker. This is the most effective way to protect your valuable trailer and the contents inside.

What are the benefits of a trailer GPS tracker?

A Trailer GPS tracker provides the following benefits:

1. Get the security and assurance that trailers are safe by knowing exactly where and for how long they have been parked and when they have been loaded and reloaded.

2. Generate more revenue by billing based on time-on-site and identifying unused trailers.

3. Rapidly Respond to Theft by sending alerts when a trailer leaves its intended location or detects unauthorized vibrations/motions.

4. Manage refrigeration with external wireless temperature sensors by sending automatic e-mail/SMS alerts as soon as temperature deviations occur.

5. Stay ELD compliant with DriverLog ELD, part of a complete solution for fleets of all types and sizes.

What is a commercial trailer tracking system, and how does it work?

A commercial trailer tracking system uses a small GPS tracking device that is attached to the trailer. This device emits a GPS tracking signal that records its current location at scheduled intervals. These GPS coordinates are then sent to a fleet management system via a cellular connection where they are displayed on the map. The dashboard will often provide additional information such as the trailer type and size, whether the trailer is moving, and if it’s tethered to a vehicle.

What is the battery life of a GPS tracking device for trailer?

The battery life of a GPS tracking device for trailer depends on the device, the amount of GPS transmissions and if it connects to the trailer power or not. Wireless Links provides a trailer tracking device that operates for 5 years off its back up battery. 

What is the best trailer GPS tracker?

The best trailer GPS trackers monitor and protect your trailer by giving real-time GPS data and alerts on unauthorized use such as geofence exits or door open/close.

How much does a GPS tracker for my trailer cost?

Cost depends on specific features and needs. 

How do I install a GPS tracker on my trailer?

Installing a GPS tracker on a trailer is extremely simple:

  • Magnets – For easy installation on metal surfaces
  • Two sided 3M Industrial tape- for a strong, permanent attachment
  • Screws
     
How can I protect my trailer from theft?

The best way to combat trailer theft is to install a GPS trailer tracking device. Without a GPS tracking unit, recovering your lost or stolen trailer close to impossible.

What if I have a refrigerated trailer? How can I monitor the trailer and the temperature?

Wireless Links specialty is temperature monitoring and we provide a number of solutions for refrigerated trailer temperature monitoring. You can monitor temperature of multiple compartments and receive alerts on temperature deviations.  

Can the trailer GPS tracker track in real time?

The trailer GPS tracker can  track in real time. When externally powered (tethered to the power of the trailer), the Piccolo Hybrid+ operates in real-time vehicle tracking mode sending GPS in high frequency, for example every minute.

How many alerts do I get when the trailer is parked?

Once power is disconnected,meaning the trailer was disconnected from the cabin, the Piccolo Hybrid+ automatically switches to Asset Tracking (AT) mode, sending an alert on trailer disconnect. Now the device will report once a day when parked (user-definable).

Can I share trailer's location with others?

Sure, you have a live location sharing feature and if the trailer is on the move, you can also share accurate ETA’s.

Do I have a trailer inventory report?

Yes. All reports are customize-able to your needs. The inventory report contains your asset name, last activity, in-active days and so on, providing you the visibility you need for maximum inventory tracking.

How can I prevent cargo theft from my trailer?

The best way to prevent cargo theft from a trailer is to install a GPS trailer tracking device. Without a GPS tracking unit, recovering your lost or stolen trailer and cargo is difficult.

What are the costs of trailer cargo theft?

In 2010, CargoNet, a trailer cargo theft prevention and recovery network, performed a self-insured impact study and found that cargo theft costs 10 times the goods stolen. According to their study, “You have to reimport [the product] or rush shipment. You’ve got to do air freight and that’s more costly. Then you have drayage from the port, so if you lose $200,000 in cargo, you need to generate $2 million in sales to offset it.”

How can I track my semi-trucks?

Track your semi-trucks by installing a GPS trailer tracking device. This is the most effective way to protect your valuable semi-trucks and the contents inside.

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