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Phillips Connect Smart Trailer Technology: Fleet Optimization that Means Something

At Phillips Connect, we know that the transportation industry is more competitive than ever. Fleet owners are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and increase your ROI, and it is our goal to provide meaningful, actionable insights to help your bottom line. 

Phillips Connect offers smart trailer solutions that translate into real savings that optimize your fleet. Our solutions harness cutting-edge technology that helps you build a better business. 

Tangible Returns

We are not here to simply claim ROI – let us show you the difference that our smart trailer technology makes. Let’s dive into the real numbers and the return you can expect.

If a 10,000 trailer fleet invested in Phillips Connect smart trailer solutions they could expect annual benefits such as: 

  • 45 new tractors: By maximizing the efficiency and safety of existing trailers, you can redirect funds that would have been spent on additional tractors, thus expanding your fleet without the additional capital expenditure.
  • 165 new trailers: The data-driven Smart Trailer insights help extend the lifespan of your current trailers. Delaying new trailer purchases means you can free up funds for other investments.
  • 109 more dispatchers: Improved fleet visibility and predictive maintenance reduce the workload on your dispatchers, allowing you to consider expanding your team and handling a larger operation.
  • 1.3 million gallons of diesel: Optimizing routes and getting the most out of every stop means significant fuel savings and lower operational costs.
  • 82 more drivers: As your fleet becomes more efficient and reliability improves, you can add new drivers to meet growing demand.
  • Over 13,000 tires: The Smart-Trailer system helps you make proactive decisions about tire maintenance and replacement, leading to substantial savings over time.

Understanding the Benefits

The Phillips Connect smart trailer system combines cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive insights into your fleet’s performance and safety. The Smart7 gateway combined with our comprehensive sensor solutions provide monitoring for various critical components for your trailers, including:

  • Remote Pre: Perform remote diagnostics on vital systems for seamless maintenance and safety, even when tractor power is unavailable.
  • TPMS: Monitor tire pressure and temperature to reduce costs, enhance safety, and prevent violations.
  • ATIS Regulator: Ensure precise tire inflation for maximum fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and overall safety.
  • Door: Safeguard your cargo and streamline operations by tracking door events, enhancing security, and providing proof of door status.
  • CargoVision: Gain visibility within minutes into your cargo’s condition, deterring theft, streamlining loading processes, and providing proof of detention when needed. With features like load securement verification, floorspace and volumetric utilization, and machine learning outputs, CargoVision is a game-changer for the transportation industry. 

Connect1 — the Central Hub for Your Smart Trailers

The Phillips Connect Connect1 platform is user-friendly and keeps all of your valuable sensor data at your fingertips in real time. The platform provides powerful features such as:

  • Lightning-fast drill down and powerful search tools to sift through data in seconds.
  • Custom reporting tools and maintenance schedules to manage assets efficiently.
  • Advanced notifications, geofencing, and sub-geofencing for real-time location tracking and alerts.
  • Visibility to asset list, immersive fleet analytics, and custom dashboard for comprehensive fleet insights.
  • Maintenance management and asset alerts to preemptively tackle issues and reduce downtime.

 

The Phillips Connect smart trailer solution empowers fleet owners to make data-driven decisions that have a tangible and substantial impact on their bottom line. By equipping a fleet of 10,000 trailers with Phillips smart trailer solutions, the potential return extends beyond cost savings. It can lead to fleet expansion, improved safety, and the opportunity to invest in significant advancements.

The real numbers are not only impressive but also demonstrate that the Phillips Connect smart trailer system is a game-changer for the transportation industry. In a landscape where efficiency and profitability are paramount, this technology is your key to success.

Investing in this innovative solution is about going beyond cost savings, and transforming your fleet. With Phillips Connect smart trailer solutions, the road ahead looks more promising than ever.

Click here to contact the Phillips Connect Solutions team. 

 

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