Power up your trailer tracking and management

Proactive monitoring and reporting with Webfleet Trailer

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Webfleet Trailer brings you actionable insights about the status of your trailer fleet so you can improve utilisation, save costs, boost efficiency and enhance safety. Powered by the durable LINK 350 or via select trailer OEM telematics, Webfleet Trailer connects to all leading trailer Electronic Braking System (EBS) providers. Make quicker and better decisions for your fleet with Webfleet Trailer.

Webfleet Trailer helps you

Boost productivity

Improves trailer utilisation and limit empty runs.

Increase uptime

Fix faults early, avoiding disruptions and breakdowns.

Cut costs

Save on roller brake tests and maintenance costs while extending trailer and tyre life.

Elevate safety

Monitor trailer load and fault systems, such as braking, stability, and tyre pressure.

Be compliant

Remote monitoring of brake performance in line with DVSA EBPMS specification guidelines.

Improve security

Stay connected with your trailers and cargo.

Key features

Utilisation insights

For all your trailer fleet see empty and loaded status by kilometre travelled and current axle weight to help optimise trailer usage, billing, as well as calculate the optimal number of trailers for your fleet.

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Track and trace

Monitor trip details such as duration, distance, speed and standstill, in real time or over a chosen period. Trace view shows where trailers are with position updates every two minutes1.

Proactive maintenance

Receive reminder alerts on pending maintenance tasks. Notifications will flag trailer system malfunctions, helping you to detect and fix faults before they become bigger repairs, as well as extending the life of your trailer fleet.

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Coupling

View the coupling status of your trailers and vehicles with automatic coupling detection. Easily and quickly identify which trailer is connected with the right tractor and be confident that your cargo is going to the correct destination2.

Safety monitoring

Monitor trailer health by configuring payload limits in line with permissible weight of cargo compliance and receive alerts on overloading, rollover stability3, harsh braking and anti-lock braking events. Plus, for TPMS-equipped trailers receive alerts to warn of tyre issues and keep tyres at the correct pressure for a safer fleet.

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Security notifications

Stay connected with your trailers and valuable goods and get notified when a trailer leaves a defined area or when a movement is detected.

24/7 tyre view

Reduce the risk of breakdowns and disruption to your fleet by detecting type issues early. Access live and historical data for all TPMS-equipped trailers. Alarms warn of abnormal pressure or temperature4.

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EBPMS brake performance reporting

See every brake event and monitor your trailer brake performance remotely, via continuous data capture from your trailer’s EBS. With the brake performance report you can access the brake performance value and get alerted to any value below the DVSA pass mark.5

Fast and seamless trailer OEM integration

Webfleet Trailer supports OEM connectivity with Schmitz Cargobull

  • Use your existing factory-fitted telematics and benefit from all the critical trailer management capabilities of Webfleet Trailer
  • There are no extra hardware costs, connecting is light­ning-fast and from day one you get all the data on one platform
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Durable trailer tracking device

Webfleet Trailer is powered by the LINK 350 device and connects to all leading trailer EBS systems.

Fully protected

Has the highest IP69K protection rating for fully dust-tight, waterproof hardware.

Maximised coverage

Comes with advanced mobile network connectivity.

Always connected

Operates and tracks position even when not powered via rechargable battery.

TPMS ready

Works with embedded TPMS receiver for tyre sensor connectivity.

How Webfleet Trailer works

Option 1: LINK 350 connectivity

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Option 2: Trailer OEM connectivity

All critical trailer data collects through the OEM factory-fitted telematics already fitted in your trailers.

Activation can be initiated via the OEM's telematics portal, choosing Webfleet as an endpoint. Trailers then connected to the Webfleet platform via a VIN number and associated account.

Data is then transferred to Webfleet, where your fleet manager or driver gets access to the complete range of advanced trailer management capabilities.

OEM connectivity provides similar data capabilities as the Webfleet LINK 350 devices.

Currently supported trailer manufacturers

How Webfleet Trailer works

Option 1: LINK 350 connectivity

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LINK 350 connects directly to the trailer’s EBS system and collects trailer load, braking and trailer system data.

Data is then transferred to Webfleet where fleet managers and drivers receive trailer monitoring and reporting insights.

LINK 350 device relays the trailer’s EBS and TPMS data to the Webfleet platform.

Tyre pressure and temperature data is collected from strap mounted sensors and sent to the LINK 350’s embedded TPMS receiver. Data is then transferred to the Webfleet platform.

Option 2: Trailer OEM connectivity

All critical trailer data collects through the OEM factory-fitted telematics already fitted in your trailers.

Activation can be initiated via the OEM's telematics portal, choosing Webfleet as an endpoint. Trailers then connected to the Webfleet platform via a VIN number and associated account.

Data is then transferred to Webfleet, where your fleet manager or driver gets access to the complete range of advanced trailer management capabilities.

OEM connectivity provides similar data capabilities as the Webfleet LINK 350 devices.

Currently supported trailer manufacturers


All you need to know about trailer tracking

What is trailer tracking?

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With trailer tracking, fleet operators gain insights on the location and status of every single trailer in their fleet. This information helps fleets calculate the optimal number of trailers, reducing unnecessary investment. Trailer tracking also simplifies the management of trailer utilisation, maintenance and safety.

What is a trailer tracking device?

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A trailer tracking device is essentially a GPS device for trailers. By attaching these GPS devices to trailers, fleet operators can always know the locations of their assets, not to mention the availability and roadwor­thiness of the trailers. The trailer trackers used by Webfleet customers are designed for the toughest of weather and road conditions.

How does trailer tracking work?

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A trailer tracking system gives fleet managers visibility on every trailer in their fleet. The system uses GPS trackers to locate trailers, whether they’re on the road or parked at a customer’s business. The tracking system also sends alerts about overloading and issues with braking, helping prevent road incidents.

Who can use trailer tracking?

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Trailer tracking is ideal for HGV fleets that rely on trailers to deliver goods. With features like automated coupling status, fleet operators can always identify which trailers are connected to vehicles. Trip details drawn from GPS provide data such as speed and position, so trailer tracking can occur in real time.

Why is trailer tracking important?

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Trailer tracking is important for a few reasons. For one, it enables fleets to cut costs and boost productivity by optimising trailer and tyre maintenance. With trailer tyres kept at appropriate pressure levels, fleets can maximise their fuel efficiency while limiting CO2 emissions.

What are the benefits of trailer tracking?

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A trailer tracking system helps fleets improve utilisation of their assets. As a result, fleet operators can keep their trailers productive and avoid empty runs. Real-time insights on trailer locations make it possible to maintain cargo security. Another benefit of trailer tracking is the ability to monitor brake systems and tyre conditions, both of which contribute to fleet safety.

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Find out how Webfleet Trailer can help you better utilise your trailer fleet.

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1 Webfleet Trailer requires an AST-T subscription and must be used in combination with a LINK 350 device.
2 Requires vehicle and trailer to be equipped with a LINK tracking device that is associated with the same account.
3 Requires trailers to be equipped with RSS system.
4 TPMS for the trailer is an additional bookable service and requires the ordering of sensors.
5 To benefit from the Webfleet Brake Performance Report, an AST-T subscription in combination with a LINK 350 device is required. This gives you all the extra benefits of Webfleet Trailer – our advanced trailer management solution that brings you insights on trailer utilisation, load, maintenance and safety.

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