Posts by Lina Paerez

Smart tracking and monitoring devices can now be found in all kinds of industrial assets—heavy equipment, industrial machines, reefers, trailers, containers, and more. Gartner estimates 8.4 billion connected things are in use today, with the number expected to climb to 20 billion devices by 2020. Connected things have permeated every aspect of our lives, so…

Discover how an extensive custom development project with ORBCOMM has seen Terex Materials Processing become the first OEM to provide remote real-time tracking and diagnostics for crushing and screening machines. Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment. Major Terex brands…

It’s no secret that having immediate access to timely, actionable data can help improve profitability of trailer operations. However, the cost associated with rolling out new trailer tracking technology such as a semi trailer GPS tracker has traditionally held some trucking companies back from pulling the trigger. Fortunately, communication networks and associated telematics devices have…

In many ways, the trucking industry is the poster child for Machine-to-Machine and the Internet of Things (IoT), which embrace the connectivity and exchange of data between assets, people and applications for better communication. By integrating  trailer tracking solutions into daily operations, a genuine way for the trucking sector to optimize resources, operational efficiency and…

Discover how container services provider Balticon uses IoT reefer monitoring to improve asset visibility, control and customer service to some of the world’s largest shipping lines… Polish company Balticon S.A is a container services provider and trader serving an international and domestic client base. With its main offices in the Polish seaports of Gdansk and…

Discover how one of the biggest carriers of refrigerated cargo in North America, C.R. England, tapped ORBCOMM for an advanced end-to-end reefer trailer tracking and monitoring solution that delivered new capabilities and fast return on investment. C.R. England is one of the largest temperature-controlled carriers in North America. The company manages a fleet of more…

Driver retention and high turnover are some of the key challenges facing the trucking industry today. In 2014, the American Trucking Association (ATA) estimated a shortage of 30,000 drivers in the US, with the numbers expected to grow to a staggering 239,000 by 2022. Adding to the problem is the age of the driver population….

When it comes to trailer telematics, fleet owners and operators often wonder if the ROI is significant enough to justify the investment. Trailer telematics have come a long way in the past few years. Trailer tracking devices have become more powerful and affordable, while increased competition has driven airtime costs to an all time low….

Logistics and transportation companies are constantly looking for ways to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability. In an effort to meet the evolving needs of these customers, device manufacturers are turning to technological improvements and smarter engineering to deliver better and more durable solutions. Solar Technology Solar technology has been around for more than 100…