Eelink’s Cutting-Edge Devices Revolutionizing Cargo Truck Logistics

Source :Josiah Farrow

Supply chain management is an ever-changing landscape of creating efficient solutions and compliance requirements. This constant change not only requires companies to be innovative to thrive but also becomes necessary to adopt the latest technology. Eelink is poised to be a front-runner in this industry. Let’s have a deep dive into eelink’s GPS devices and products and potential use cases specifically designed for cargo truck tracking.

The freight and logistics markets are constantly evolving. External factors influence the direction and trajectory of the industry. At times, global incidents such as the pandemic of 2020 or the nature of the cargo determine the next step in logistics evolution. When it’s neither of these, industry regulations are very dynamic, and compliance with such regulations is paramount to not just doing business but remaining viable. Hence, companies in the logistics sector are always on the lookout for ways to keep pace with regulations and stay ahead of the competition by running an optimal and profitable business. More than 56% of the world’s population resides in cities today. This maintains an upward pressure in demand for goods and the necessity to deliver them in a timely, controlled fashion. The burgeoning demand is evident in the market size; the United States freight and logistics market size is projected to grow to 1.57 Trillion USD by the year 2029 .IoT devices play a crucial role in enhancing the overall efficiency of logistics operations. Many sets of use cases bring better efficiency, safety, and profitability. Some of the real-world examples are the following.

Real-time Tracking and Monitoring: Knowing where your cargo is in real-time is critical to any transport logistics. The IoT devices on such cargo can relay real-time statistics on location speed and environment conditioning. These data points help companies plan timely deliveries and ensure that the cargo arrives in pristine condition. Some sensors actively monitor the temperature and other environmental conditions, such as humidity, to guarantee that any deviation is recorded and allow the operator to drive corrective actions before cargo is negatively impacted. Thus having a ripple effect on avoiding unexpected delays, boosting performance, and driving proactive management. eelink, a global provider of IoT solutions, allows its GPS tracking devices to help any logistics company track its assets and improve driver safety by giving real-time visibility to the fleet’s activities.

Cargo Security and Theft Prevention: A cargo typically goes through many stages, from the manufacturer’s floor to the packaging area to being boarded onto freights and on to its final destination. The shipment is always in constant motion and across various means of transport, such as by road, train, or sea. These routes have plenty of opportunities to impact cargo negatively. IoT devices and sensors are designed and integrated into the cargo compartments to allow visibility into areas such as shock or tilt, allowing the operator to monitor the stability of the cargo. This is particularly important for moving sensitive electronics or valuable merchandise such as art. The danger of theft is applicable at any point during the transit. The sensors also detect unauthorized access to the cargo compartment or tampering with shipment in real-time. This intrusion detection, whether it’s a warehouse, facility, or the container’s door, allows for the loss due to theft and thereby avoids unnecessary costs. eelink covers all these areas through its comprehensive supply chain visibility solutions. It offers advanced IoT sensors to monitor the Tilt or Orientation of the cargo, Box opened events, shock or movement detection, and shipment mishandling, to name a few. These solutions allow one to move beyond location tracking to get into sensor logistics and a comprehensive supply chain visibility solution.

Predictive Maintenance: Predictive maintenance is a game changer in the logistics space. By leveraging IoT devices and sensors, it allows real-time monitoring of the health of the cargo truck itself. IoT devices enable real-time data collection related to engine temperature, oil pressure, and so on, thereby giving a comprehensive view of the fleet’s health. The data collected by these sensors can be fed into Machine learning algorithms to generate unique insights and predict events such as the likelihood of failure and future maintenance needs. Using these data points, fleet managers can intervene before breakdowns and disruptions. It helps plan optimal scheduled maintenance and helps carry out preventative repairs. These sensors can also be designed to enable remote diagnostics so operators can remotely access onboard diagnostics and make a preliminary assessment; this can be triggered quickly by deploying condition-based alerts. IoT-driven predictive maintenance allows operators to optimize fleet performance and extend the life span of the truck’s critical components. By actively monitoring the fleet’s health, fleet managers can optimize fuel efficiency, schedule proactive repairs, and enhance overall fleet productivity.

Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: In the US, DOT or the Department of Transportation lays out various rules and regulations that all commercial vehicle owners must comply with. One such requirement is HOS or Hours of Service, which requires mandatory break times between driving hours for the driver to ensure the driver is alert and active on the road. IoT devices and telematics can automate data collection related to vehicle performance and driver behavior and comply with such regulations. It also helps in data reporting and adhering to industry standards. These measures make a fleet operator compliant and benefit the fleet’s life by proactively maintaining and repairing critical areas of the vehicle.

Route Optimization and Fuel Efficiency: Fleet managers can use the data generated by the IoT sensors to determine the optimal route for their cargo. As traffic and weather conditions are dynamic, a constant real-time relay of metrics from the field using IoT devices allows managers to make real-time decisions. These timely interventions enhance the overall experience and save costly fuel by having optimal routes. Fuel is one of the most important aspects of any logistics operation. Fuel price spikes cause delay and disruption, and a drop in fuel prices results in the best deals for consumers; it’s a significant expense, and any data that can make use of optimal fuel is welcome. IoT devices enable this by sharing necessary metrics and helping plan optimal routes, reducing overall fuel consumption and operating costs. eelink has ingenious devices that allow it to control fuel as well. This device can remotely cut off for fuel ignition and overspeed fuel shutdown.

There are many types of IoT devices that eelink brings to the market. These are designed by the most qualified engineers and manufactured under stringent quality measures. These devices are long-lasting and carry true build quality, which is world-class, and go toe to toe with global manufacturers in terms of finish and quality, making them solutions for the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ (4IR) applications in the field of monitoring, such as Cold Chain monitoring, Warehouse & Storage monitoring, Greenhouse monitoring, and Acceleration monitoring. Some of the most popular devices with Eelink customers are as follows.

GPS Asset Device Tracking: This device is a comprehensive IoT solution to optimize delivery in the retail industry. The device uses GPS for tracking devices with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which is used actively in wireless consumer electronics designed for short-range communication. This device doubles up to serve as a Bluetooth gateway, enabling communication with other assets and mobile devices for effective inventory management. This advanced sensor can track valuable cardo and tags by mounting it on the package or wired. The device communicates with the beacon typically mounted on the appeal to report the location and allows real-time tracking. Multiple use cases can be delivered through this small device. It can detect changes in temperature, humidity, and light levels, and it can report on vibration as well. Collision detection and geo-fence are other standard features. The device comes in robust packaging, allowing it to be dustproof and waterproof.

Vehicle Tracker with Remote Ignition and Fuel Cutoff: This is a self-contained, integrated commercial-grade vehicle tracking device that uses GPS satellite location in combination with an LTE category 1 module and is specifically optimized for IOT applications to report that location. The LTE module gives cost-effective, low-power LTE connectivity and allows the administrator to update the firmware remotely. A remote web page allows one to view the vehicle trip history and mileage data. The device finds use in fleet management, Cold chain, and enterprise equipment management. It will enable us to drive compliance and stay within regulatory requirements. An interesting use case is that this device can support fuel reduction in case of over speeding and also carry out remote ignition and fuel cutoff, allowing complete control of the asset.

These examples illustrate the diverse use cases for IoT devices in cargo trucking, showcasing their ability to drive operational excellence, enhance security, and deliver tangible business benefits. As the industry continues to evolve, adopting IoT technologies will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of logistics and supply chain management.