Rob Phillips Featured in Transport Topics Article, “Trailer Tech Capabilities Continue to Improve for Fleets”
We are pleased to announce, Rob Phillips, CEO and founder of Phillips Connect, is featured in Transport Topics article, “Trailer Tech Capabilities Continue to Improve for Fleets”
The article highlights the advancements in trailer telematics and the ways in which fleets can benefit from them. Rob discusses how the Phillips Connect Connect1 technology continues to evolve to meet the unique needs of fleets. He says, “We continue to add software features, sensors and camera technologies all the time because our customers demand creative solutions to solve their challenges. This is all relatively new territory, but it’s expanding quickly.”
The article explains how through the integration of intelligent trailer solutions, fleets can improve both trailer and driver utilization, boosting operational efficiency significantly. Advanced technologies are paving the way for better trailer use and assisting fleets in determining the ideal number and types of assets they should own. By tapping into telematics insights, fleets can pinpoint and rectify issues causing trailer idleness, perfect their asset allocation and leasing strategies, and capitalize on surplus capacity to increase revenue.
Rob explains the value that Connect1 brings, “This level of insight adds another layer of efficiency, allowing our customers to maximize the use of their assets and optimize their operations even further.”
Overall, the article covers the evolving landscape of trailer telematics and the potential benefits for fleets in terms of efficiency, safety, profitability, and future-readiness.
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