Trailer tracking and fleet management are often mistaken to be the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably. However, there is one huge difference between those two. Trailer tracking is a subdivision of a much wider system of fleet management. To understand this difference properly, let’s take a look at both of them separately:

Trailer Tracking system is a combination of computer software and an electronic device. The device is installed in the trailer gathers information, which is processed by the software. It permits the owner to track the location of the trailer, along with several other features like geofencing, temperature control, security, and provides real time data for better execution.

Some of the qualities of a well-designed Trailer Tracking device like MA-1080 by Matrack Incorporation are:

Long lasting Battery life

Supports high Speed Data

Real-time insights

Weatherproof

Alerts through SMS and Emails

Compact in size

Together with a GPS enables cloud based application and service, trailer tracking system proves to be most beneficial in case of hijacking and theft, and helps in speedy recovery.

Fleet Management, however is a much wider concept. Apart from being aware of the location of one trailer, a fleet manager has several other duties and responsibilities:

Purchase and replacement of Vehicle

Compliance with regulations and rules such as IFTA and ELD, set by local and state authority

Maintain electronic database of drivers, vehicles, trailers, customers, equipment, and labor

Plan and schedule routes

Provide workshops and relevant training to other employees

Manage maintain cost-effectiveness and fuel requirements

Optimize the entire fleet operation

Ensuring safety and security of assets and drivers.

Fleet management platforms support a fleet manager in fulfilling the above mentioned duties and much more with better efficiency and organization, thereby increasing the ROI. An effective fleet management system is placed on the principal of IoT (Internet of things). Electronic Logging devices, generally known as ELD, like Matrack’s MA 3000 are equipped with implanted software and sensors are connected to the vehicle or assets through on-board diagnostics. It collects various data like speed, driving hours, engine status, maintenance requirements, and location.

The data is sent to an analytical program that utilizes this information and generates reports for mileage, safety, fuel consumption and others. MA 3000 also helps in compliance of DOT’s hours of service rules, and as it incorporates Bluetooth technology, fleet owners and managers can be in constant contact with their vehicles.

Trailer Tracking is an important part of fleet management. Together, they allow owners and managers to operate their fleets at maximum capacity and improve profitability. It also ensures that all assets are maintained periodically and utilized properly. The reports generated are accurate and help in safety protocols and tax compliances.

MA 1080 is compact, simple and easy to install. It comes with powerful inbuilt magnets, 3 years of battery life, and faster and better connectivity. Together with its application, MA 1080 can send geofencing warnings, has proactive tracking mode in case of hijacking or theft, and sends location alerts via email and SMS in real time. The device is made to develop in harsh conditions and any kind of weather.

Matrack also proffers a wide range of fleet and asset tracking devices. All the devices are integrated with a user-friendly platform, available to you on any mobile device of your option. Once you have installed MA -1080, you are provided user credentials to the platform, and can approach it anytime, from anywhere around the world.