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How the Trailer Tracks Service Works
Introduction
The Trailer Tracks service is the Omnitracs wireless system for identifying and locating trailers
for the trucking industry. This service provides cost-effective status monitoring and
management of trailers.
The TT150 system sends status information over-the-air (OTA) to the customer using cellular
functionality. The Trailer Tracks service is a comprehensive, end-to-end trailer identification and
location system, consisting of rugged mobile hardware, reliable network services, robust host
software, and extensive data integration capabilities.
Note:
Trailer Tracks service refers to the wireless service that locates trailers. TT150 system
refers to the complete hardware system for the Omnitracs Trailer Tracks 150 service.
Trailer Tracks Service Network Description
The Trailer Tracks service consists of these network components:
Component
Description
Network Operations
Center (NOC)
This facility is responsible for processing and managing the data
traffic between the customer and the trailer. The NOC is located
in Las Vegas, NV.
Customer
The customer’s computer connects with the NOC in order to
receive information from the TT150 system.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
GPS is a constellation of 24 strategically placed satellites. Signals
from the satellites determine the trailer’s location, which is then
reported to the NOC by the TT150 system.
Cellular Network
The TT150 system uses an existing cellular network to connect.
Trailer Tracks Web
Portal
This allows customers to receive information, request trailer
location information, and perform other functions. The user
interface can be accessed through the Omnitracs Services Portal
or for machine to machine interface, the data can be accessed
via web services integration.
The following illustration shows the interaction between the TT150 system network
components. The TT150 system sends information to the Omnitracs NOC through the cellular
network provider’s gateway. The gateway center sends the information via secure data lines to
