TRACKING PLUS DISPATCH FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY
AND TIGHTER COST CONTROL A Q&A about managing trailers and ORBCOMM’s two-way asset tracking and control within McLeod’s LoadMaster.
With a highly specialized suite of solutions for the transport industry and more than 100,000 subscribers, ORBCOMM delivers the most robust asset tracking solution in the market today. ORBCOMM’s Vice President of Transportation Solutions Chris MacDonald on the value of tracking and integration with McLeod Software.
Why should companies track their trucks and trailers? It’s all about boosting the bottom line. Managers of fleets of all sizes use tracking to optimize trailer utilization , improve tractor-trailer ratios, reduce maintenance costs, minimize cargo loss due to improper temperature or theft, reduce fuel consumption and more.
What kind of information can asset tracking deliver? In addition to GPS, the range of capabilities includes notifications when vehicles enter or leave specified locations or stay in a location longer than expected; cargo tampering alerts; fuel usage monitoring and dynamic preventative maintenance scheduling.
Our reefer solutions deliver status reports, alarm notifications if the cargo temperature strays above or below a specified range and the ability to adjust trailer temperature remotely.
How does ORBCOMM integrate with McLeod software? Our integration with LoadMaster connects the location and status of assets with dispatch on a single screen, making it easier to manage operations. Industry leaders like Swing Transport use the ORBCOMM/McLeod solution, so we know it delivers results.
Are your devices up for the industry’s unique challenges? Oh, absolutely. We designed and built them with the industry in mind. Our GT 1100 has a unique hermetically-sealed and
waterproof solar panel for reliable dry van trailer tracking without need for battery changes. Our RT 6000+ provides direct interface to various Carrier Transicold and Thermo King transport refrigeration units and allows for two-way monitoring and control for temperature and fuel management.
The trend seems to be toward cellular and satellite dual-mode tracking. Why?
Dual-mode tracking offers the best of both worlds. We provide multiple cellular airtime plans with the option to add satellite communications when vehicles go out of cellular range. It’s the most economical way to maintain complete visibility.
What’s the next big thing for fleet managers? We always have our eye on the future. We have more than 200 engineers working on new hardware devices and features for our ReeferTrak and CargoWatch applications, based on extensive feedback from the field. For our integration with McLeod’s LoadMaster, the big news right now is our two- way capabilities, which enable fleet managers to receive information and send commands from their dispatch screen. We’re the first company to offer it, and it will be a game changer.
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Book your meeting time and learn more at
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