Find the asset
Last known position and periodic updates help teams locate assets across yards, sites and customer locations.
Trailers, containers and assets
Asset Tracking for Trailers and Containers
Track movable assets that may sit for long periods, change yards, move between customers or leave a geofence without notice.
Real buyer problems
Asset tracking is usually about knowing when to act.
Customers are often searching for a way to find trailers, containers, generators, pumps or rented assets before a delay or loss becomes expensive.
Catch movement
Movement and geofence events create an earlier reason to check a trailer, container or mobile machine.
Protect battery life
Reporting frequency should match the real operating pattern instead of draining the battery for unnecessary updates.
Mount it properly
Signal, concealment, vibration, weather and retrieval rules all affect whether the tracker works in the field.
Hardware path
Use different hardware for powered and non-powered assets.
Battery devices can fit trailers and containers with no reliable power. Wired rugged devices may be better for generators, pumps and outdoor equipment that already have a suitable power source.
FAQ
Before sourcing asset tracking hardware.
Is asset tracking the same as fleet tracking?
No. Fleet tracking usually follows powered vehicles. Asset tracking often needs battery planning, low-frequency reporting, stronger mounting and exception-based alerts.
Can containers be tracked without power?
Yes, but battery life depends on reporting interval, movement, signal conditions, temperature and where the device is mounted.
Which assets are a good fit?
Trailers, containers, generators, pumps, outdoor tools and rented equipment can be good candidates when the tracking reason and recovery process are clear.