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trailer world Issue Two 2014

Issue Two 2014 17 a web interface, and exchanges order-rel- evant data with it. The routes for the data via the TCC data centre open up entirely new possibilities for data links. For exam- ple, the temperature information from the trailer is sent directly to the on-board sys- tem in the truck by the TCC, allowing the driver to call up this information on the display. As a result, deviations from nom- inal parameters are displayed not only at headquarters and for the dispatcher via the TCC web portal, but are also automatically notified to the driver as well. Another example of the added value gained by combining truck and trailer telematics pertains to the monitoring of the diesel in the trailers for the refrigera- tion units. It is already a standard proce- dure in many telematics systems for the driver to record the grade and quantity of fuel filled for the truck. However, a tele- matics system on the refrigerated trailer does not have this function because of the lack of an input device. As a result, it was obvious that the quantity of fuel filled in the refrigeration unit should also be in- put via the telematics on-board unit in the truck. Then the data is provided to the re- sponsible personnel in the trailer depart- ment as well. This delivers an additional benefit and has significantly contributed to increasing the level of acceptance for the telematics system amongst drivers, because in the past, for example, it was necessary to record information about fuelling the reefer unit in manual fuel- ling logs. Schedulers are also thrilled by the way that the telematics system makes communication with drivers easier; this includes automatically transferring and displaying the driving and break times of the individual drivers. However, even more expansions are planned. “In the mid term, we intend to in- troduce scanners as well and link the tele- matics to our WinSped haulage system,” explains David Keil. “To do this, we need reliable telematics partners, which is why we are particularly happy that the leading companies idem and eurotelematik have formed idem telematics as part of the BPW organisation.” (hld) On the display, the driver can read off what the fuelling situation of the cooling units in the trailer is, amongst other information. For more information refer to www.frigo-trans.eu and www.idemtelematics.com Telematics

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