Krone and Webfleet Partner for Smart Trailer Telematics

Partner to integrate advanced telematics into its trailers, enhancing fleet visibility, efficiency, and security. The solution provides real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and data-driven insights, helping logistics operators optimize operation

Bernard, Germany- Fahrzeugwerk Bernard KRONE GmbH., a trailer manufacturer, has joined forces with Webfleet, Bridgestone’s a fleet management solution, to provide an integrated telematics solution through the OEM.connect partner programme.

With this collaboration, commercial fleet operators can seamlessly connect their Krone trailers to the Webfleet platform via factory-fitted telematics eliminating the need for aftermarket hardware installations. This enables them to leverage powerful trailer data to enhance utilisation, reduce downtime, and improve overall safety and security, while also cutting costs and saving time.

Mr. Maximilian Birle, Managing Director Krone Digital, said, “By cooperating with Webfleet, we are offering our customers advanced telematics features with an easy-to-use interface from one of the leading fleet management solutions in Europe. With the touch of a button, hauliers can get advanced data intelligence and insights with no expenses related to downtime or installation”.  

This integration allows customers to take full advantage of Webfleet’s advanced trailer management capabilities, including comprehensive trip tracking, real-time location monitoring, proactive maintenance, safety oversight, payload management, and tire pressure monitoring (TPMS).

Mr. Jan-Maarten de Vries, President of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said “Utilising our OEM.connect programme is the quickest way to get trailers online and start enjoying the benefits of the Webfleet platform that supports you to efficiently manage your trailer fleet. ‘’We are excited to collaborate with Krone, a leading trailer manufacturer in Europe, combining truck and existing fleet data on one single platform to help even more businesses with actionable insights to maximise trailer performance.”

Hauliers can activate the Webfleet integration effortlessly via the Krone telematics platform, maintaining full control over their data.

The integrated trailer solution is now available to European Webfleet customers. Krone is the second trailer manufacturer to join the Webfleet OEM.connect programme, which recently expanded to include trailers and continues to evolve with new functionalities and vehicle brands.