Trailer identification for truck fleet operators

Bluetooth LE beacons identify trailers or implements to a gateway linked with a GPS unit through serial or 1-Wire interfaces. Dispatch staff review attachment, movement and selected load-condition records in fleet software.

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Findy
Connectivity
BLE
Deployment
On-Premises, Edge/Local
Services
Consulting/Development, System Integration

About Trailer identification for truck fleet operators

Knowing which attachment travels with a vehicle gives dispatch staff a record for the load or implement beyond the truck position alone. Findy supplies Bluetooth LE beacons and gateways for trailer and agricultural-equipment identification. The workflow connects tagged detachable equipment with an existing GPS fleet-management unit and the associated tracking software.

A beacon on the trailer or implement transmits its identity and selected sensor information to the nearby receiver. The gateway connects to the GPS unit through RS232, RS485 or 1-Wire. Omnicom LLS, the device-data protocol used by the gateway, passes the represented beacon list through the serial arrangement. Optional motion, temperature and magnet-sensor models add movement state, load-temperature measurements or door-opening records to the attachment information.

Dispatchers review which trailer or implement is associated with the vehicle and examine the selected condition data. Motion-based filtering supports the chosen pairing arrangement, while the fleet record retains activity information for equipment-use review. The retrofit gateway path extends compatible existing GPS units rather than requiring an independent tracking unit on every attachment. The combination of tagged equipment, local radio and a host fleet connection gives the operating team a shared record of the represented coupling and use.

How it works

Sense
Transmit trailer or implement identity from BLE beacons.
Connect
Pass gateway records through serial or 1-Wire host interfaces.
Analyze
Associate tagged attachments with the represented GPS unit.
Act
Review coupling, use and selected load-condition records.

Does it fit your project?

Best suited to

  • Truck fleets with detachable trailers
  • Agricultural machines and implements
  • Compatible existing GPS fleet systems

You need

  • Suitable BLE beacons on attachments
  • Matching serial or 1-Wire receiver
  • Compatible GPS host and protocol
  • Connected fleet-management arrangement

Limitations

  • Requires compatible GPS host interface
  • Only selected beacon sensor functions
  • No independent GPS position from beacons

Cost estimate

1 site, 10 assets, United States, in USD
$1,500 – $5,000
$400 – $1,300
Estimated first year, by component
$500 – $1,800$600 – $1,900$400 – $1,300
Hardware$500 – $1,800

Sensors, gateways and spare units

Installation and setup$600 – $1,900

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 Findy.
Get an estimate for your own project and invite Findy 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 connections link the BLE gateway with an existing GPS tracker?

The gateway range supports RS232, RS485 and 1-Wire. The represented serial configuration sends beacon records using the Omnicom LLS protocol.

Can the trailer record include temperature or door state?

Yes. Selected BLE beacon models provide temperature, magnet-sensor or motion information. The installation selects the tag that matches the required condition record.

How does motion help associate a tag with a moving vehicle?

Motion state supports filtering and pairing with moving objects. Accelerometer records also distinguish represented transport and operating activity.

What reporting periods are shown for motion-equipped BLE beacons?

The represented arrangement reports every 50 seconds while moving and every 110 seconds while stationary. The gateway forwards the selected records to the host GPS unit.

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 Findy 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 $1,500 – $5,000 in the first year and $400 – $1,300 every year after. This is an estimate based on comparable deployments, not a quote from Findy.

VendorFindy
ConnectivityBLE
DeploymentOn-Premises, Edge/Local
ServicesConsulting/Development, System Integration
CertificationsCE/RED, ISO 9001
Hardware modelRequired, Proprietary
Available inWorldwide

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