Tank delivery tracking for distribution operating teams

Submersible level sensors report destination stock, while a truck sensor adds GPS positions through NB-IoT. Delivery teams review tank amounts and vehicle movements to plan replenishment and check delivery progress.

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Ellenex
Headquarters
United States
Connectivity
NB-IoT, LTE-M
Deployment
Public SaaS, Edge/Local
Services
Installation, System Integration, Support & Maintenance

About Tank delivery tracking for distribution operating teams

Delivery planning brings together the amount held at a destination and the progress of the vehicle serving it. Ellenex connects destination tank measurements with a mobile tank sensor that also reports GPS position. Distribution teams review the returned levels and vehicle movements to plan replenishment and follow the progress of diesel deliveries.

A submersible PLS2-N sensor measures liquid level in the destination tank and sends values through NB-IoT to cloud software. A PLG2-N sensor on the delivery truck measures the mobile tank and adds GPS location. GPS provides position rather than the communications link; the supported cellular network carries the data. Dashboard views combine current measurements with historical graphs, asset location and device status. Threshold rules generate notifications for assigned stock conditions.

Dispatchers check the destination’s level, compare the truck’s reported position and review changes in the mobile tank. The information supports deciding which location to serve next and following an expected delivery. Operators can examine consumption history, export records or connect telemetry with existing logistics software through an API. After a threshold or changed delivery condition is reported, the assigned team reviews the relevant tank and vehicle records and updates its replenishment plan.

How it works

Sense
Measure liquid levels in destination and delivery tanks.
Connect
Send NB-IoT values and reported GPS positions to software.
Analyze
Compare stock histories and vehicle delivery progress.
Act
Notify dispatchers and update replenishment planning.

Does it fit your project?

Best suited to

  • Diesel distribution operating teams
  • Bulk liquid delivery dispatchers
  • Remote tank replenishment managers

You need

  • Destination and GPS-enabled mobile level sensors
  • Compatible NB-IoT cellular service
  • Tank settings and dispatch access
  • Dashboard and integration connection

Limitations

  • Requires suitable liquid-compatible tank sensors
  • Requires cellular reception at operating locations
  • Only GPS-enabled sensor provides truck positions
  • No guaranteed delivery time from tracking

Cost estimate

1 site, 10 assets, United States, in USD
$1,800 – $6,000
$400 – $1,300
Estimated first year, by component
$1,100 – $3,300$300 – $1,400$400 – $1,300
Hardware$1,100 – $3,300

Sensors, gateways and spare units

Installation and setup$300 – $1,400

Site survey, mounting, commissioning and configuration

Software and services$400 – $1,300

Platform subscription, connectivity, data and support

This is an estimate by IoT Apps based on comparable deployments, not a quote from Ellenex.
Get an estimate for your own project and invite Ellenex to confirm a price and lead time, on this page. Taxes, shipping, civil works and custom integration are not included. How IoT Apps estimates costs

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Questions and answers

Which sensor measures a destination tank?

PLS2-N is the standard submersible level sensor named for the destination tank.

Which sensor adds the delivery vehicle’s position?

PLG2-N combines mobile tank level measurement with GPS position reporting.

Does GPS send the tank readings to the cloud?

No. GPS supplies the position; NB-IoT provides the named cellular data connection for this delivery arrangement.

Can destination stock generate a refill notification?

Yes. Operators assign level thresholds so reported stock conditions generate notifications for replenishment planning.

How is this deployment priced?

Every page carries a cost estimate by IoT Apps for your own sites and assets; set your budget and invite Ellenex to confirm a price and lead time.

What does a deployment cost?

For 1 site with 10 monitored assets in United States, IoT Apps estimates $1,800 – $6,000 in the first year and $400 – $1,300 every year after. This is an estimate based on comparable deployments, not a quote from Ellenex.

VendorEllenex, United States
ConnectivityNB-IoT, LTE-M
DeploymentPublic SaaS, Edge/Local
ServicesInstallation, System Integration, Support & Maintenance, Data Analytics, Software Platform
Hardware modelRequired, Mixed Ecosystem, Gateway-Agnostic
Available inWorldwide

Uses this hardware

Mandatory
Ellenex PLG2 Level Sensor
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