ZF’s Commercial Vehicles Solutions (CVS) division launched a new trailer telematics solution with an integrated and simplified package that helps to improve uptime and performance while reducing costs for the trailer manufacturers, rental companies and fleets. ZF’s offering simplifies the digitalisation of trailer operations. It provides a convenient “all-in-one” solution that combines its OptiTire Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), Trailer Electronic Braking Systems (including TEBS and next generation iEBS), and the trailer Operating Data Recorder (ODR) into a package connected to ZF’s SCALAR cloud platform via its SCALAR EVO Pulse connectivity device.

Designed to comply with the latest GDPR (EU) and UN ECE regulation R141, ZF’s trailer telematics solution is able to generate higher levels of efficiencies through real-time data-enriched operational insights. Trailer performance and reliability can be improved for the benefit of trailer OEMs and trailer fleet operators. Trailer builders can also improve their production processes, customer service and trailer designs, while generating cost savings. Fleet managers can also benefit by being able to optimise fuel efficiency and driver effectiveness.

Hjalmar Van Raemdonck, Head of Digital Solutions at ZF said: “This package leverages ZF’s competences in advanced trailer components and combines them with our digital capabilities to create a solution that offers many advantages for both trailer OEMs and fleet operators.

“By linking the system components via our SCALAR cloud platform, they become interconnected assets that improve efficiency and reduce costs.”