What is truck tracking?
In the transport industry, as in many other sectors, time optimization is an important economic issue. Some operations and maneuvers can be partially automated to save time for the operators. For example, the tracking of trucks and the automatic identification of trailers will make it possible to inventory the fleet of vehicles, to know which trailer is linked to a cab, or to know which loading bays the various trailers are located on.
To meet this need and allow carriers to achieve efficiency and therefore performance, we advise you to integrate tracking of trucks into your IoT solution as well as automatic identification of trailers thanks to Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovation Bluetooth Low Energy beacons.
How does truck tracking and automatic trailer identification actually work?
The identification beacon is mounted in the truck's trailer and will therefore be associated with it. 100% autonomous, the beacon sends a unique identification number via Bluetooth Low Energy to the built-in telematics GPS box located in the cab.
The box will then act as a gateway and transfer geolocation and identification information to your IoT platform via the 3G/4G mobile network. The operator will then be able to visualize on this platform the inventory of his fleet of vehicles, follow the connection and disconnection of its trailers and manage its loading bays and thus quickly identify the blocking points that may be the cause of delays.
Why integrate Bluetooth Low Energy beacons into your truck tracking solution?
Bluetooth Low Energy iBeacons from Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovation are ideal for tracking and automatic truck identification for many reasons:
100% independent
Their battery-powered operation provides up to 20 years of autonomy , guaranteeing competitive total acquisition costs.
Industrial boxes
Rugged and waterproof, these beacons are designed to be used in extreme conditions. They are waterproof and resistant to shocks and vibrations.
Quick and easy installation
Extremely easy to install thanks to the different fixing means (high-performance double-sided sticker or screw-on support), these sensors can be mounted on any type of surface and require no wiring.
Compatible with telematics boxes
Equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy technology, these sensors are compatible with most built-in telematics boxes on the market and require no additional integration.
Which Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovations beacons should you use?
If you are an IoT solution provider and want to integrate truck tracking and trailer identification into your offering, here are the Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovation products we recommend:
Blue PUCK IDBluetooth Beacon for identification of large equipment
Adapted to harsh industrial environments, combining robustness, compactness and long life, the Bluetooth beacon Blue PUCK ID, equipped with Bluetooth technology, is the ideal product for equipment identification. This ensures a transmission range of up to 500m and a very high autonomy of up to 20 years of battery life.
Blue COIN IDBluetooth Beacon for identification of smaller equipment
Equipped with Bluetooth technology, the Blue COIN ID is the ideal Bluetooth beacon for the identification of small equipment (electro-portable tools, medical equipment, etc.). Compact and 100% autonomous, robust and waterproof, this beacon adapts to complex environments while ensuring a transmission range of up to 200m.