Blogs: Insights and News from Pedigree Technologies

Most companies are good at tracking vehicles and heavy equipment. If someone asks where a truck or a piece of heavy equipment is, there’s usually a quick answer.

LTL carriers (less-than-truckload) and 3PLs (third-party logistic providers) are under more pressure than ever. Service expectations continue to rise; margins remain thin, and networks are more complex than they have ever been.

Trailer theft isn’t slowing down, and fleets are looking for smarter, simpler ways to protect their assets. Pedigree Technologies has stepped in with a new solution: the Tail Light Tracker, a DOT-approved GPS device hidden inside a standard trailer tail light.

As 2026 approaches, fleet, equipment, and asset managers across every industry are reflecting on the past year and identifying opportunities to improve performance and lower costs moving forward.

Delays at ports can stall schedules, increase costs, and create unnecessary headaches. Using OneView’s geofencing, heat mapping, and dynamic filtering, one customer transformed how they track materials and shipments, without adding extra manual work.

In a tough economy, it is not always the large expenses that hurt a fleet’s bottom line. The smaller, hidden costs can be the ones that quietly pile up.

The freight economy is in a tough spot. Freight volumes are low, rates remain low, and the cost of keeping trucks on the road continues to rise. For many small and mid-sized fleets, it’s a daily challenge to balance operations, retain drivers, and stay profitable in an unpredictable market.

There is an old saying that is costing companies big if they follow it: “If it’s still running, why fix it?” It sounds reasonable, especially when crews are busy and budgets are tight.

Weather can change quickly, especially for fleets that travel across regions. One day your drivers are dealing with freezing mornings.

Cargo theft continues to impact businesses across industries, with criminals becoming increasingly organized and technologically savvy.

As the seasons change, fleets face new challenges. Cold weather, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can put drivers and equipment at risk, increase downtime, and drive up maintenance costs.

External and dash cameras are often seen only as tools for monitoring drivers or documenting accidents.