Trailer Tracking
Monitor your trailer fleet in real time and access journey history with detailed analysis every step of the way. We can tailor the hardware and reporting frequency of your trailer tracking to your requirements. We can offer long life battery powered devices that do not require onboard power. Alternatively we can offer hard wired units with a long life battery that gets recharged.
Know where every trailer and unpowered asset is, around the clock. The Mobil I trailer tracking system gives you constant live location for trailers, containers, plant, and other assets, on your phone and on the web, with current and historical positions always to hand. With three tracker options to suit how each asset is used and powered, you can track everything from a trailer that sits idle for months to one in daily use, all from one platform.
Keep track of your trailers 24/7
- Constant Live Trailer Tracking; Current and past locations always available on your phone and on the Internet
- Know where a trailer was last dropped
- Ruggedised devices to withstand the toughest conditions
- Dynamic backup batteries that conserve power and only report as set intervals
- Full Range of reports covering, site entry/exit, Journey time, Overtime, Speeding, Daily Summaries, Trip Reports etc.
- Customer Address Lookup: Type in a customer’s address and see if you r trailer have been at that location
- Optional Facility to forward Events (such as arrived at customer, departed from site) by Email or Push Notification.
- Set reminders by date and distance to ensure you are kept up to date on all trailer based maintenance requirements.
At a glance:
Tracker option | Power and install | Battery life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
Self-powered battery | Own internal battery, no wiring | Up to 3 years | Unpowered assets that sit idle for long periods |
Long-life rechargeable | Wired into the trailer, recharges automatically | Up to 6 months per charge | Trailers and assets in regular use |
Powered for active assets | Draws from asset power, internal backup battery | Short standalone backup | Assets rarely idle, not more than about 5 days |
Three trackers, one platform
We offer a full range of trackers so the device fits the asset and the way it is used:
- Self-powered battery tracker: tracks for up to three years from its own internal battery, with no wiring and no power source required. Compact and rugged, it fits quickly to trailers, containers, skips, generators, and plant, and is ideal for assets that can sit idle for long periods. To make the battery last, it reports its position at set intervals.
- Long-life rechargeable tracker: a high-capacity rechargeable battery gives up to six months of tracking on a full charge. Wired into the trailer, it runs continuously and recharges automatically, with battery backup if power is interrupted. Best for trailers and assets in regular use where a wired install is practical.
- Powered tracker for active assets: a compact tracker suited to assets that are not idle for more than about five days. It delivers real time tracking and frequent reporting for assets in constant rotation, with an internal backup battery to cover short gaps in power.
Key features
- Constant live tracking: current and past locations are always available on your phone and on the web.
- Last drop location: instantly see where a trailer was last dropped.
- Ruggedised devices: built to withstand the toughest conditions, including weather, dust, and vibration.
- Smart power management: dynamic backup batteries conserve power by reporting at set intervals.
- Full range of reports: site entry and exit, journey time, overtime, speeding, daily summaries, and trip reports.
- Customer address lookup: type in a customer’s address and see whether your trailer has been at that location.
- Event alerts: optionally forward events, such as arrived at customer or departed from site, by email or push notification.
- Maintenance reminders: set reminders by date and by distance so you stay on top of every trailer’s maintenance requirements.
- One platform: track trailers and powered vehicles together in the same Mobil I system.
Benefits
- Never lose a trailer: know exactly where every asset is, day or night.
- Improve utilisation: see which trailers are working and which are sitting idle, so you can right-size and redeploy the fleet.
- Prove deliveries and dwell time: confirm when and for how long a trailer was at a customer site.
- Deter theft and aid recovery: live location supports fast recovery if an asset is moved or stolen.
- Reduce downtime: date and distance based reminders keep maintenance on schedule.
- The right tracker for every asset: match self-powered, rechargeable, or powered devices to how each asset is used.
- One supplier, one platform: trailers and vehicles tracked together, with the support of an Irish company and a national installation network.
How it works
- Choose the right tracker: we match a self-powered, rechargeable, or powered device to each asset and how it is used.
- Fit the device: battery trackers fit quickly with no wiring; rechargeable and powered units are wired in by our installation network.
- Report to the platform: each device sends its location to the Mobil I platform over the mobile network, at live or scheduled intervals.
- Track, report, and act: view live and historical locations, run reports, look up customer addresses, and set alerts and maintenance reminders.
See it on the map
Reports you can act on
Every movement becomes a clear report. Site entry and exit reports show exactly when each trailer arrived, when it left, and how long it spent on site.
FAQs.
Trailer GPS tracking uses ruggedized, hardware-tailored devices installed on fleet assets to stream real-time location data and detailed journey history. These systems transmit critical metrics—such as site entry/exit times, idle overtime, and speeding alerts—directly to a secure web portal or mobile app, ensuring comprehensive 24/7 logistics visibilit
Yes, trailers can be tracked without onboard power. Systems like Mobil-i offer long-life, standalone battery-powered tracking units that eliminate the need for external power connections. Alternatively, hard-wired units featuring dynamic backup batteries are available, which automatically recharge when hitched to a powered vehicle.
Advanced trailer tracking provides a full range of analytics and reports. These include precise site entry and exit timestamps (geofencing), overall journey durations, overtime or idle metrics, speeding notifications, daily operation summaries, and targeted customer address lookup capabilities to confirm asset drops.
Trailer tracking software allows fleet managers to establish automated alerts based on specific dates or elapsed mileage/distance. This preventative maintenance scheduling ensures all trailer-based servicing, CVRT testing, and technical safety checks are completed seamlessly on time.
Mobil Information Systems Ltd (Mobil-i) is a premier provider of GPS trailer tracking solutions across Ireland. Based near Dublin, Mobil-i serves commercial transport, logistics, and fleet operations nationwide with specialized hardware and localized customer support.
Mobil-i trailer tracking platforms provide customizable security enhancements, including the option to forward real-time event alerts (such as site departures or unexpected movement) instantly via email or push notifications. Additionally, their rugged devices are built to withstand the toughest weather and road conditions.
Fleet managers can securely monitor their assets 24/7 through any internet-connected device. Mobil-i clients use the dedicated MSTWeb Client Login portal on a web browser or the streamlined MST Mobile app to review live maps, historical data, and run customized reports.
