Product Expands Global Locating Systems (GLS) Technology Solutions; Offers a New Way to Track Trailers
STERLING, Va.--To offer trucking companies a new type of trailer tracking with arrival and departure notification for more effective trailer utilization, SkyBitz announces Smart Sensor Tracking that provides fleet managers with essential trailer and load arrival and departure information. SkyBitz developed this product to meet the specific requirements of Quality Distribution, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLTY), the largest tanker fleet in the United States. SkyBitz is the leading satellite-based trailer tracking and information management service.
“As a core carrier for many of the FORTUNE 500 companies engaged in chemical production and processing, the arrival and departure times of our customers’ loads is critical to their business and ours,” said Siamak Azmoudeh, CIO of Quality Distribution. “We compared SkyBitz to many other tracking providers, and they were the only company that was able to take our requirements and develop a product that gives us trailer location reports when we need them.”
The Smart Sensor Tracking system uses SkyBitz’s patent-pending, motion-based Smart Sensor to optimize trailer utilization, improve reporting and maximize security. Fleet managers can now see the date- and time-stamped location of a trailer from departure to arrival with the ability to automatically filter out non-essential starts and stops, such as traffic lights and fuel stops. The Smart Sensor triggers different reporting configurations and adapts to trailers’ specific vibration patterns while moving or stopped for higher levels of security to protect valuable loads.
By creating a virtual fence around customer locations, depots or yards, the Smart Sensor Tracking system features SkyFencing, which sends e-mail alerts once a trailer has arrived or departed. In addition, the Smart Sensor extends the battery life of the Mobile Terminal up to eight years.
“Each one of our customers has different trailer tracking and reporting needs,” said Roni Taylor, executive vice president of SkyBitz. “From small- to large-sized fleets, dry-van and bulk carriers, we work with each of them to provide the products necessary to help them better manage their fleets.”
“Since we equipped our signature GLS 200 with Smart Sensor Tracking earlier this year, we’ve seen an increase in the adoption rate for our systems,” said Rick Burtner, CEO of SkyBitz. “By continuing to listen to our customers’ concerns and then introducing innovative products that meet their challenges, SkyBitz has earned a reputation as the strategic solutions partner in the asset tracking marketplace. We now count 290 fleets with 100,000 trailers tracked among our customer ranks.”
About SkyBitz
SkyBitz has developed the revolutionary Global Locating System (GLS) technology to give customers the ability to track un-powered assets, thus providing total asset visibility within the global supply chain. Designed to scale and adapt to a customer’s business needs, the SkyBitz GLS technology is a cost-effective solution that helps fleets lower operating costs and improve their service offerings. The patented GLS solution outperforms GPS-based tracking systems by utilizing a unique wireless satellite technology and centralized position calculations. The GLS mobile communicator is compact, simple to install and provides multiyear battery life. Headquartered in Sterling, Va., SkyBitz is a privately held company financially backed by Inverness Capital Partners, Motorola Ventures, AIG Highstar Capital and Cordova Ventures. For additional information, visit www.skybitz.com.
