Wal-Mart Uses GE to Track Its Trailers

April 4, 2006
GEs telematics product, VeriWise Asset Intelligence is a dual satellite system for precise monitoring of trailer assets, even if they arent attached to

GE’s telematics product, VeriWise Asset Intelligence is a dual satellite system for precise monitoring of trailer assets, even if they aren’t attached to a tractor. Wal-Mart has current and long range plans for the use of telematic data. In transportation, telematics is the term used to describe the integration of wireless communications and sensor-generated information about freight and equipment status.

In addition to maintaining trailer visibility, Wal-Mart is incorporating two recent VeriWise enhancements in the program: interior-mounted cargo sensors and solar trickle charging systems to extend battery life.


Installations to be completed this year have begun on the Wal-Mart fleet. The retailer will be GE’s largest trailer telemetrics customer.

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