Toyota subsidiary TLD Logistics Services has selected ORBCOMM to upgrade its fleet of trucks and refrigerated trailers. This includes installation of ORBCOMM’s in-cab and cold chain telematics technology.

ORBCOMM’s in-cab solution provides GPS fleet tracking and connects to the truck’s CANbus to collect data from the engine, brake systems, and fuel tanks. The solution provides access to analytics and reporting via the ORBCOMM Platform.

Automating hours of service calculations, ORBCOMM allows TLD to comply with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD)”) and FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. ORBCOMM’s solution also helps TLD improve driver safety by providing on-board driver performance scoring and correcting unsafe driving behaviours that lead to accidents, fines and higher insurance.

TLD is also using ORBCOMM’s cold chain solution for two-way temperature monitoring and control, fuel management, maintenance and logistics services.

The ORBCOMM platform provides mapping, reports, alerts and exception management. This is helping TLD increase utilisation of its mixed fleet, gain fuel savings, mitigate product spoilage and ensure compliance with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA). The platform provides TLD with operational data from both trucks and refrigerated trailers through a centralised system with a single sign-on.

TLD is also using an integration that links the ORBCOMM Platform’s data from its truck and refrigerated trailer assets to the McLeod Software transportation management system and workflow application. The company is also employing ORBCOMM’s scanning application, allowing drivers to electronically submit proof of delivery paperwork, and automate the work order process.

“TLD Logistics is an exciting win for ORBCOMM, and we look forward to integrating our industry-leading IoT technology into their operations and supporting their commitment to keeping their drivers safe, compliant and less stressed on the road by eliminating manual data entry,” said Chris MacDonald, ORBCOMM’s Senior Vice President of Transportation Solutions. “ORBCOMM’s comprehensive in-cab and cold chain solutions deliver strong ROI value to TLD by facilitating optimal fleet management, better workflow and enhanced customer service.”

“After testing several telematics solutions in the market, ORBCOMM was the clear choice to help us take our fleet operations to a higher level of productivity, efficiency and service,” said Chris Stephens, General Manager of TLD Logistics Services, Inc. “ORBCOMM’s long-time industry expertise and ability to allow us to see both our trucks and refrigerated trailers in one intuitive platform is a gamechanger, and the automation of critical business processes, plus having access to reefer temperature in the cab, has greatly improved the overall driver experience.”

TLD has started deploying ORBCOMM’s telematics solution on its refrigerated trailers, followed by their trucks, and expects to complete their fleet-wide deployment by the end of 2021.