Athens, Gerogia, US: Carrier Transicold has a “customized telematics solution” to help fleets manage refrigerated trucks and trailer through remote fridge monitoring, control and diagnostics.
The system also provides data management and other value-added capabilities, says Carrier Transicold.
Carrier Transicold has almost completed field trials and anticipates the full release of its telematics system in North America in 2017, followed by rollouts in Europe and other regions around the world.
“We are excited about the opportunity to provide an advanced two-way wireless communications system, uniquely qualified for truck and trailer units and backed by our comprehensive dealer support network,” said David Appel, president, Carrier Transicold and Refrigeration Systems.
“Adoption of telematics by the transport industry has evolved rapidly and is now an important tool for fleet management.”
Orbcomm, which provides machine-to-machine and internet of things technology, developed the system to design and qualification requirements specified by Carrier Transicold.
“We launched this initiative in response to customer demand for an original equipment manufacturer-provided system for TRUs [transportg refirgeration units],” Appel said.
“The system can be factory-installed and will be supported by our authorized dealer network. Orbcomms experience with remote monitoring and control solutions for mobile assets complements our expertise in transport refrigeration systems. Its expansive satellite and cellular capabilities provide the scale needed to support Carrier Transicold TRUs.”
