Microlise Launches Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring To Help Fleet Operators Reduce Vehicle Off Road Time

Microlise, the UK’s leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators, has launched new Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring capabilities. Microlise Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring will help fleet operators reduce Vehicle Off Road (VOR) time and improve return on investment by reducing the cost of quarterly brake testing.

Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring is an exciting addition to Microlise’s successful Trailer Telematics product, which supports fleet operators to improve trailer management, increase utilisation, and provide load security and assurance.

The solution connects directly to a trailer’s electronic braking system (EBS) and relays valuable information on status and performance. A simple scale of red, amber, or green is displayed in the Microlise portal, providing operators with visibility of brake performance across the trailer fleet. An analysis tool uses brake data to generate detailed performance reports, providing information about when trailer brakes need maintenance to allow for optimised maintenance planning.

In addition to Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring, Microlise’s Trailer Telematics offering also includes capabilities such as temperature monitoring, to identify when temperatures exceed tolerances and prove temperature compliance of loads, along with load facing cameras to enhance load safety and security.

Stephen Watson, Product Director at Microlise, said: “With Trailer Brake Performance Monitoring, fleet operators can monitor their trailers’ braking systems automatically and remotely to improve safety.

“We are delighted to bring this additional capability to market, adding value to our trailer telematics solution for fleet customers. Our Trailer Telematics solution goes far beyond simply tracking the location of assets. It provides operators with the tools and insights they need to manage and run their trailer fleets effectively and safely.”

About Microlise Trailer Telematics

The Microlise Trailer Telematics product provides operators with complete visibility of their trailer fleet including historical location data, providing detailed reports on utilisation to support future decisions on fleet composition and help operators understand the return on investment of their transport assets.

For operators transporting temperature-controlled loads, the product provides comprehensive temperature monitoring (available for both trailers and other temperature controlled distribution vehicles) allowing them to demonstrate temperature compliance on loads such as food and pharmaceuticals through audit reports.  Alerts are also sent to the transport team when temperatures fall outside of specified parameters.

For further information about Microlise products, visit www.microlise.com.