Key stats
- Cargo-carrying asset telematics adoption in North America is projected to reach 9.5M units by 2029
- Trailer penetration rising from 36.9% in 2024 to 56.1% by 2029
- Impounds affect approximately 0.5% of fleet assets annually at $11K per incident
- Remote PTIs can reduce inspection spend by up to 40% and save up to $150 per PTI
What you’ll learn
- What Operational Intelligence is and how it differs from traditional telematics
- Why visibility alone is no longer enough for cost control, utilization and cargo protection
- Five operational signals with the biggest financial impact for fleets in 2026
- How OI helps prevent costly events like impounds, theft, rejected loads and demurrage
- How leading fleets are applying OI across road, rail, ocean and intermodal operations
Real-world examples
- Remote temperature monitoring and correction, remote PTIs and alarm diagnostics can eliminate manual inspections and allow operators to resolve temperature issues in transit.
- Exception reporting can highlight when customer pools exceed or fall below contracted threshold.
- Dwell-based billing ensures accurate charges when equipment is held beyond agreed terms.
- Automated detention/demurrage billing tied to accurate timestamps can protect revenue when customers or terminals hold equipment beyond contracted terms.
