Phillips Connect Unveils Trailer Intelligence Upgrades

New JumpStart, CargoVision, and Driver Behavior features expand fleet visibility beyond basic GPS tracking.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:09pm

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Phillips Connect, a smart trailer technology company, has announced several new platform enhancements designed to provide fleets with deeper insights into trailer operations, equipment health, and cargo activity. The updates include JumpStart for quick access to trailer data beyond just location, CargoVision with people detection inside the trailer, and Driver Behavior Insights to monitor how trailers are operated on the road.

Why it matters

These innovations reflect Phillips Connect's strategy to capture a wider range of operational data from trailers and make it more accessible to fleets. By combining sensor data, visual intelligence, and behavioral insights, fleets can gain a deeper understanding of how their trailers are being used, maintained, and operated across their networks - going beyond simple GPS location tracking.

The details

The new JumpStart offering helps fleets quickly start capturing smart trailer insights beyond basic location tracking, with access to data on cargo, brakes, tires, liftgates, and temperature. The CargoVision platform now includes people detection to identify when individuals enter or exit the trailer, helping fleets monitor for unauthorized access, cargo theft, and safety issues. Driver Behavior Insights use trailer sensor data to detect unsafe driving events like harsh braking and aggressive acceleration, providing visibility even when trailers are pulled by third-party tractors.

  • The new platform enhancements were introduced at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 16-18, 2026.

The players

Phillips Connect

A smart trailer technology company that develops solutions to provide fleets with greater visibility into trailer operations, equipment health, and cargo activity.

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

“The next generation of connected trailer technology is already here, enabling fleets to capture intelligence from across the trailer and supply those insights to every role in the fleet.”

— Mark Wallin, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Product

What’s next

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

The takeaway

Phillips Connect's latest innovations demonstrate the growing importance of smart trailer technology in providing fleets with a more comprehensive view of their trailer operations, going beyond basic GPS tracking to deliver insights that can improve safety, uptime, and overall efficiency.