CalAmp and Hyundai Translead announced a new partnership to launch HT LinkSense with the CalAmp edge-to-cloud smart trailer technology platform. According to the companies, this solution is built to help fleets maximize trailer usage and safety, and enable more efficient delivery of goods.
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CalAmp’s edge-to-cloud platform will be factory-installed on Hyundai Translead trailers, to provide data about components including tires and wheels, door status and the status of cargo inside.
This open platform smart trailer solution provides trucking companies with granular visibility into their trailer health and utilization. According to the companies, the way it works is by integrating an eco-system of sensors with CalAmp’s smart trailer solar gateway and CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC), allowing fleets can visualize trailer location, health, and usage through the CalAmp iOn web application. Alternatively, they can pull these data insights into their existing enterprise management systems by using Application Programming Interface (APIs) to further streamline their operations.
“The idea is to create an ecospace where this myriad of sensors can talk to one another, integrates seamlessly and passes through a known gateway that’s already on the equipment,” says Sean Kenney, chief sales officer at Hyundai Translead. “Once you do that the ROI model, while still complicated, is more clear.”
According to the companies, some of the initial data insights enabled through the HT LinkSense and CalAmp smart trailer solution include:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Using tire pressure sensors, fleet managers can prevent blowouts by monitoring the tire pressure of each trailer in real time and receive alerts when the tire pressure dips below pre-set thresholds.
- Wheel End Temperature Systems (WETS): WETS detect and monitor the temperature of the wheels on a trailer and will notify drivers when these temperature levels become unsafe which can lead to the tire becoming dislodged.
- Door Open/Close Sensing: Operations managers can closely monitor the opening and closing of trailer doors, including the timing and location of each event, which can be critical for those carrying perishable cargo.
- Cargo Sensing: Users can monitor trailer capacity and shipment distribution before loading to maximize trailer utilization. This allows them to optimize cargo distribution for maximum safety and efficiency, particularly for large fleets.