Rising rental costs, under-utilized equipment, and limited visibility continue to pressure transportation companies. Without accurate trailer data, fleets often assume they need more equipment when the problem is inefficient utilization.
Three TGI Connect customers shared how satellite trailer tracking reshaped their operations. By uncovering true dwell patterns and identifying idle or misplaced trailers, each fleet achieved rapid, measurable cost reductions.
Case 1: Eliminating 100 Rental Trailers and Saving $750,000
The Challenge
This fleet relied heavily on rental trailers and consistently requested additional units. Operations believed more trailers were required to meet demand but lacked visibility into where their existing equipment was.
The Solution
With TGI Connect’s satellite tracking and automated dwell reporting, the team gained complete network visibility and began asking new, data-driven questions:
- Why are certain trailers sitting for days?
- Which units are under-utilized?
- Where exactly are customer and carrier assets located?
The data uncovered significant inefficiencies. Trailers were sitting idle in yards, customer locations, partner carrier yards, and even outside the country.
The Results
✔ Eliminated 100 rental trailers
Simply by understanding where their assets truly were.
✔ Saved approximately $750,000 in the first year
The cost of those 100 monthly rentals added up to substantial savings.
✔ Increased business by 10%
Utilization data helped guide smarter business decisions.
Case 2: Reducing Detention and Improving Trailer Utilization
The Challenge
This customer struggled with extended trailer detention sometimes hours, days, or weeks beyond the grace period. The result was under-utilized trailers, lost revenue opportunities, and growing friction with customers.
The Solution
Using accurate dwell reporting, they could pinpoint exactly when trailers arrived, how long they stayed, and which customers repeatedly exceeded detention limits. With this visibility, they were able to:
- Accelerate trailer returns
- Educate customers on the true cost of keeping trailers longer than permitted
- Reduce their trailer pool by 6% as utilization increased
The Results
By providing customers with clear detention data and cost implications, the fleet saw faster trailer turnarounds and improved customer accountability. These conversations helped strengthen relationships and build renewed trust while increasing operational efficiency.
Case 3: Cutting Fleet Size by 10% with a 3-Month ROI
The Challenge
This fleet frequently encountered internal resistance to reducing trailer count. Operations teams preferred to hold onto equipment for convenience, despite rising leasing and maintenance expenses.
The Solution
By analyzing dwell time and utilization trends with TGI Connect, leadership gained clear evidence of how many trailers were truly needed. The data helped both the fleet, and their customers understand the actual cost of maintaining excess assets.
The Results
✔ Reduced fleet size by 10%
A smart, data-backed adjustment to the trailer pool.
✔ Achieved ROI in just three months
Far outperforming their typical IT investment targets of 12–18 months.
✔ Sustained savings and operational balance
While an additional 5% reduction may be possible, the fleet found a 10% cut to be the right balance for efficiency and operational comfort.
Why Satellite Trailer Tracking Delivers Immediate Cost Savings
Across all three fleets, the message is clear:
Accurate trailer data leads to fewer trailers and substantial savings.
With accurate location updates and automated dwell reporting, fleets can:
- Identify under-utilized equipment
- Eliminate unnecessary rentals
- Right-size the trailer pool
- Reduce maintenance and leasing costs
- Improve customer accountability
- Recover misplaced or dormant assets
For every fleet featured, TGI Connect paid for itself quickly and decisively.
About TGI Connect
Welcome to TGI Connect, the trusted leader in trailer tracking and asset management solutions for the transportation and logistics industry, in business since 1992. We specialize in trailer tracking, helping fleets maximize efficiency, visibility, and cost savings with our cutting-edge satellite tracking technology.
Our extended coverage footprint and state-of-the-art satellite connectivity ensure real-time trailer tracking, automated reporting, and seamless data integration, reducing downtime and boosting revenue opportunities. Backed by a dedicated customer service team, we provide proactive account management and a proven track record of reliability, trust, and customer satisfaction.
Partner with TGI Connect to optimize your trailer fleet operations, enhance trailer utilization, and stay ahead in today’s competitive transportation industry. For more information visit www.tgi-connect.com.
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