Phillips Connect Unveils New Smart Trailer Platform Upgrades

Expanded trailer intelligence features include cargo monitoring, driver behavior insights, and more

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Phillips Connect, a leading provider of smart trailer technology, has announced a series of enhancements to its connected trailer platform. The updates include the new JumpStart offering to quickly integrate trailer data beyond basic GPS tracking, CargoVision People Detection to monitor activity inside trailers, and Driver Behavior Insights to provide visibility into how trailers are operated on the road. These innovations aim to give fleets deeper intelligence about their trailer operations, equipment health, and cargo activity.

Why it matters

As fleets increasingly rely on connected trailer technology, having robust data and insights beyond just location tracking is crucial for making informed decisions around safety, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Phillips Connect's platform upgrades empower fleets to gain a more holistic view of their trailer utilization and performance.

The details

The JumpStart offering allows fleets to quickly start capturing smart trailer data from systems like cargo sensors, brake monitoring, and liftgate performance - even if they use a different provider for basic GPS tracking. CargoVision People Detection uses sensors to identify when individuals enter or exit the trailer, helping detect unauthorized access or safety issues. Driver Behavior Insights analyze trailer sensor data to detect unsafe driving events like harsh braking or aggressive acceleration, providing visibility for fleets that rely on leased tractors or third-party haulers.

  • The new platform enhancements were announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 15, 2026.

The players

Phillips Connect

A leading provider of smart trailer technology that helps fleets capture and apply intelligence from across the trailer.

Mark Wallin

The general manager and senior vice president of product at Phillips Connect.

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What they’re saying

“Track-and-trace GPS units have long been the baseline for trailer visibility, but fleets need more than location to make informed decisions that affect operations, safety, dispatch, compliance and maintenance.”

— Mark Wallin, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Product (midvalejournal.com)

What’s next

Phillips Connect will showcase the new smart trailer platform enhancements at the TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville from March 16-18, 2026.

The takeaway

Phillips Connect's expanded trailer intelligence capabilities go beyond basic GPS tracking, empowering fleets to make more informed decisions around safety, maintenance, and operational efficiency by providing deeper visibility into how their trailers are being used and performing.