New Thermo King TracKing SmartConfig Service for Smarter and More Efficient Fleet Operations

TracKing SmartConfig automates repetitive tasks for Thermo King units to help fleet managers and operators save time, minimise human error and optimise cargo protection.

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, launched today the TracKing SmartConfig, a new service part of the Connected Solutions remote temperature monitoring systems offering. The TracKing SmartConfig gives transporters a quick, easy and effective way to set up one or more refrigeration units and associated telematics to perform pre-programmed operations like pre-cooling, defrosting, running a pre-trip etc. The new service allows customers to eliminate repetitive, complex and error-prone tasks by creating command templates that can be triggered at a specific time or location.

“TracKing SmartConfig is our response to our customers’ feedback to make their job easier and more efficient by putting the data and connectivity to work,” said Raluca Radu, product manager Connected Solutions at Thermo King. “We believe the TracKing SmartConfig will be a game-changer in how transport professionals, from planners, fleet managers to drivers deal with the multiple and repetitive tasks associated with the refrigeration units. They can now use TracKing SmartConfig for one of for a fleet of hundreds of units, and benefit from better performances, efficiencies and cargo security regardless of the type of transported goods.”

With Thermo King’s TracKing SmartConfig customers can among others:

• Gain efficiencies and reduce human error by scheduling recurrent activities such as pre-cooling, defrosting or running a pre-trip
• Customize their cargo’s journey and receive event notifications based on location (geo-fence) and time, sent to specifically authorized people
• Schedule end-of-trip reports for the customers
• Send two-way commands to any number of units at specific times or locations.