Carrier deploys VeriWise Intermodal Cellular container management system
ID Systems, a provider of wireless M2M asset management solutions, has entered into a contract with one of the largest truckload carriers in North America to deploy its VeriWise Intermodal Cellular container management system on a fleet of intermodal containers. The contract is valued at more than $700,000 over five years.
“This order represents the first large-scale fleet deployment of our new Intermodal Cellular solution,” said Kenneth Ehrman, ID Systems president and interim chief executive officer. “This system is designed to maximize container fleet utilization and minimize idle time by providing visibility of loading/unloading events and generating real-time data on load status throughout the shipment cycle. The system has demonstrated the ability to reduce shipment cycle times by an average of 72 hours per container per month, and increase shipment volume and revenue by 10%—without increasing fleet size.
“Our customer tested the VeriWise Intermodal Cellular system extensively and found its simple installation and reliability compelling, as well as its tracking and reporting capabilities,” he said.
The VeriWise Intermodal Cellular system features:
•Real-time location tracking via GPS satellites and GSM cellular technology
•A low-profile, modular design that enables simple, secure installation—between either the horizontal or vertical corrugated ridges of a standard intermodal container—in less than 30 minutes
•A patent-pending, light-based cargo sensor that provides the functionality of a wired door sensor without the installation cost or risk of damage to exposed cables
•Rugged construction, with integrated GPS/cellular antenna and long-life battery, for years of reliable, maintenance-free operation
•An optional security package that prevents tampering and allows quick, easy battery replacement without having to open the container
VeriWise Reefer is a refrigerated trailer management system that has been integrated with both Thermo King and Carrier Transicold. It allows users to manage temperature set points remotely and react to problems quickly, with real-time alerts based on automatic exception data analysis.
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