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Trailer tracking software

Secure cargo and track locations with trailer GPS tracking systems

Trailer tracking overview

Protect your cargo and your bottom line

Help keep shipments safe and give your customers updates quickly with our GPS trailer tracking solution.  See your assets 24/7 on a live map from your smartphone or desktop to help improve your fleet’s efficiency.

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Operational efficiency

Right-size trailer fleets

Maintain continuous trailer visibility to help locate available equipment fast, redeploy idle assets, and control rental expenses.

Help reduce costly yard searches by instantly pinpointing empty dry vans or flatbeds across all facilities
Identify inactive trailer assets quickly so dispatchers can reallocate them to high-demand shipping routes
Run detailed asset utilization reports to right-size your trailer fleet and stop paying excess rental fees

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Risk & security

Enhance cargo security

Protect your trailers and shipping containers with discreet trackers, virtual perimeters and alerts.

Set custom geofences around staging yards to receive instant movement alerts during unauthorized off-hours
Get immediate security notifications if a trailer or container is towed without approval
Accelerate law enforcement recovery of stolen freight using continuous, near real-time location updates

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Customer service

Support on-time delivery

Use Live Map location tracking to give clients accurate ETAs, aid route navigation, and build long-term trust across every delivery.

Use the Find Nearest Tool on Live Map to quickly locate available vehicle and dispatch the fastest route
Equip drivers with the Global Nav app to avoid traffic delays and keep trailer shipments on schedule
Provide automated proof of delivery using historical geofence arrival and exit timestamps on the Live Map

Satisfy your customers

Reliable hardware

Unified trailer tracking

Equip your fleet with rugged, long-lasting trackers engineered to deliver continuous location tracking across unpowered assets.

Mount discreet trackers easily on dry vans, flatbeds, chemical tanks, or intermodal shipping containers
Rely on IP69K-rated hardware built to withstand extreme heat, road debris, and high-pressure washdowns
Maintain visibility for years using long-life internal batteries or line-recharging options

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Trailer uptime

Help reduce breakdowns

Support your fleet's compliance efforts and keep trailers road-ready using mileage-based service schedules that help avoid breakdowns.

Trigger automated service alerts for scheduled tire rotations, brake system checks, and door maintenance
Help identify costly roadside DOT violations and delays by identifying minor trailer mechanical issues early
Replace paper logs with streamlined digital inspection workflows for your entire trailer fleet

Reduce downtime

Case study

DiPinto Brothers slash payroll costs with GPS fleet tracking

Now all our deliveries are being made on time, so our customers are happy and will keep working with us. Also, our drivers are back at a decent time so we are spending less on overtime.

Ken Fentress

Operations Manager, DiPinto Brothers

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Useful resources

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The importance of trailer GPS trackers for your fleet

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Transportation and distribution fleet management: Buyers guide

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How does smart asset tracking unlock proactive operations?

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The importance of trailer GPS trackers for your fleet

eBook

Transportation and distribution fleet management: Buyers guide

Article

How does smart asset tracking unlock proactive operations?

Why Verizon Connect

Managing unpowered assets across dynamic supply chains requires complete operational clarity. Verizon Connect unifies your entire trailer fleet into one platform, giving fleet managers actionable intelligence to eliminate blind spots, safeguard cargo, and keep deliveries on schedule.

Our platform handles the heavy lifting of trailer tracking, helping your department:

Mount discreet, IP69K-rated trackers on any trailer type to withstand extreme weather and high-pressure washing
Locate available equipment fast and reallocate idle dry vans or flatbeds to help eliminate unnecessary rental fees
Support your fleet's compliance efforts and keep trailers road-ready using near real-time mileage service alerts

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Frequently asked questions

How does trailer tracking work?

Trailer tracking uses a small GPS device attached to a trailer which sends that location to a cloud software dashboard. This lets owners see where the trailer is in real time.

How do I choose gps trailer tracking software?

Choose GPS trailer tracking software by matching your asset’s power setup, mounting needs, and update frequency to a platform that offers high-durability hardware, tamper alerts, geofencing, and real-time mobile visibility.

What are the different types of trailers?

Trailers come in many shapes and sizes depending on your needs, ranging from light personal utility trailers to heavy commercial semi-trailers. Verizon Connect allows you to track a wide variety of trailers, including flatbeds, dry vans, chemical tanks, and shipping containers.