{{One source|date=March 2009}} '''Trailer tracking''' is tracking the position of an articulated vehicle’s trailer unit through a tracking device fitted to the trailer.<ref Name="Donath">{{cite book |title= The IOMA Handbook of Logistics and Inventory Management |last= Donath |first= Bob |year= 2002 |publisher= John Wiley and Sons |isbn= 978-0-471-20935-5 |page= 320 }}</ref> A communication network or satellite network is then used to transfer this positional data to a centralized collection point. Trailer tracking is used to increase productivity by optimizing the use of trailer fleets.
==Trailer tracking system== Trailer tracking systems can provide essential information to trailer operators on; status, location, door activity, coupling/uncoupling, and history. These systems utilize the information to provide reliable and protected services to shippers of perishable commodities.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://logistimatics.com/blog/gps-fleet-tracking/| title=Trailer tracking systems| date= 2019-07-03}}</ref>
Trailer Tracking is also a trucking term in which, when a Semi turns a corner the trailer tires will be closer to the curb (even jump the curb if semi turns to sharp) than the truck cab will be.
Trailer tracking systems require 4 essential components to operate.
# Tracking Device # Communication Network # Back-end Server and Database # User Interface Software
==See also== * GPS tracking server * GPS tracking unit
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== External links == * [https://www.matrackinc.com/trailer-tracking-important-things-to-know/ Important things to know about trailer tracking]
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