Connectivity solutions make fleet management more efficient

As Dr. Peter Laier, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for
the Commercial Vehicle Systems division explains: “In the future, the individual truck will increasingly
become part of comprehensive logistics networks. Connectivity at multiple levels
helps generate a marked improvement in the efficiency of each individual vehicle.”
Bernd Spies is Chairman of the Management Board of Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle
Systems: “With ProFleet Connect, for example, we are offering smart services which enable
optimized performance of transportation tasks and, based on the collected data, deliver
added value for fleet operators and drivers alike.” “All of the solutions on show can be retrofitted,
irrespective of the brand of vehicle, and provide a very practical means of standardization
for mixed fleets in particular,” he adds.
Knorr-Bremse’s modular and cross-brand telematics systems contribute to optimum fleet organization,
greater active safety, effective driver coaching and more efficient maintenance,
leading to lower costs for fleet operators and boosting competitiveness. These systems can
be adapted to meet customer requirements and are designed for both tractor and trailer units.
Among the highlights at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicles show will be the modular Knorr-
Bremse TruckServices ProFleet Connect telematics system, the iTAP trailer remote control
system, and the SafetyDirect system which can record and evaluate safety incidents while
the vehicle is on the road. Visitors to the Knorr-Bremse booth can test these systems for
themselves in a variety of application scenarios.
ProFleet Connect: the modular telematics system
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices ProFleet Connect is a cross-brand telematics solution that can
be utilized in both truck and trailer units. Its modular design, with a basic package and up to
six add-on packages, means that operators can tailor the system to their specific needs and
expand it as required.
The services delivered by the system extend from automated status reports on vehicle capacity
utilization, route data, driving and rest periods, real-time delivery tracking and documentation,
all the way to vehicle condition monitoring, not least for refrigerated vehicles. The
main benefits for the operator are optimized coordination of vehicles and capacity, reduced
administrative cost and effort, as well as driver-specific coaching for safe and more efficient
driving.