In today’s fast-paced commercial vehicle industry, fleet efficiency is more important than ever. When a vehicle is off the road, whether in the workshop, broken down on the roadside, accumulating fines due to poor maintenance, or, worst of all, involved in a road traffic accident, the consequences can be costly and lead to lost revenue and operational setbacks.
The solution is BPW idem Telematics. As Europe’s leading trailer telematics provider, it offers a fully integrated telematics system that can increase fleet transparency, improve utilisation, and enhance vehicle efficiency. By digitalising transport operations, fleet managers gain complete visibility over their vehicles, drivers, and loads, ensuring seamless logistics management and optimised performance.
MORE THAN A TRACK AND TRACE: BPW idem Telematics offers more than a track and trace system. It provides an intelligent, multi-functional solution designed to give transport operators a complete overview of their fleet. At the heart of the telematics system is the TC Trailer Gateway. This innovative hardware unit is installed directly onto the trailer to collect and transmit real-time data.
The data is then available to view via Cargofleet 3, a telematics portal. Through the portal, the user has real-time control over their fleet. Key insights provide vehicle location, temperature monitoring, downtime and availability. With its adaptable interface, the portal can be tailored to specific operational needs.
TC TRAILER GATEWAY BASIC FEATURES:
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LOCATION TRACKING & GEO FENCING: The system uses GPS to track the live location of your trailer.
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EBS DATA OVERVIEW: The EBS module gives live vehicle data showing speed, bogie weight, harsh braking events, and fault alerts
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ELECTRONIC BRAKE PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM (EBPMS): Sharing EBPMS data demonstrates compliance with the current DVSA requirements (set out in the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness) and can reduce brake roller tests from 4 to 1 per year.
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)*: Wireless tyre control monitoring that can detect tyre pressure and temperature changes, extending tyre lifetime.
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DOOR SENSOR*: Enhanced security with real-time alerts for tracking and load security.
* Some features, such as TPMS and the door sensor, are available as an option with the TC Trailer Gateway Basic.
GO PRO AND UPSCALE YOUR OPERATION: Upgrading to the TC Trailer Gateway PRO unlocks a range of advanced features, including tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS), which monitors tyre pressure and temperature in real-time and door sensors for tracking and load security. Fridge temperature and fuel monitoring help to maintain optimal temperature-sensitive transport, while BPW AirSave can monitor, regulate and inflate trailer tyres.
SMART DATA WHEN IT MATTERS MOST: With Cargofleet 3, BPW idem Telematics delivers a fully connected, data-driven transport solution, ensuring full transparency and control, giving fleet operators the power to optimise performance, enhance safety, and increase efficiency across their entire fleet. This all-in-one telematics system ensures fleet operators receive relevant insights, eliminating data overload and enabling faster, smarter decision-making. With just a few clicks, reports can be downloaded or shared automatically, ensuring fleet managers always have the right data at the right time.
THE EBPMS ADVANTAGE: A Roller Brake Test (RBT) can only provide a periodic snapshot, whereas EBPMS continuously monitors the brakes using data collected from the Electronic Braking System (EBS). BPW idem Telematics EBPMS can be programmed to generate reports in line with a fleet’s maintenance schedule, reducing the need for a laden RBT to just once a year at the annual MOT, which in turn can minimise vehicle downtime.
With the much talked about new DVSA requirements coming into effect in April 2025, UK fleet operators must rethink their trailer braking procedures. With this in mind, an Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) isn’t just about safer operations, it’s about compliance too.
THE FUTURE OF FLEET MANAGEMENT IS DIGITAL: BPW idem Telematics is transforming fleet operations by delivering data-driven efficiency. EBPMS reports are accessible via the smartphone app or telematics Cargofleet 3 portal, and depending on requirements, data can be generated daily, weekly, monthly or annually. It is worth remembering that the longer EBPMS is used, the more accurate it becomes.
With real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and compliance assurance, fleet managers gain the important information they need to stay ahead, stay compliant, and stay efficient. The future of transport isn’t just about moving goods - it’s about moving smarter.
BPW idem Telematics is here to make that happen.
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7 March 2025
For further press information, contact Rebecca Wesley or Emma Makings-Hone at BPW Limited:
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