Outpost has unveiled a cutting-edge technology platform designed to revolutionize truck parking for fleets and owner operators. This innovative system not only simplifies the booking of truck parking across the nation but also offers fleet managers and operations teams real-time insights into the whereabouts and status of their assets.
Democratizing Access to Essential Infrastructure
“Terminals and truck yards provide critical infrastructure for streamlining the flow of freight, but they’ve traditionally been locked away to very few enterprise fleets that can afford the associated capital expense and operational burden,” said Outpost co-founder and CEO, Trent Cameron. “With Outpost technology, we’re democratizing access to this real estate—giving fleets of all sizes a yard network that they can use as their own, with control over access and visibility into everything that happens onsite.”
Outpost is already deploying this integrated solution—encompassing hardware, software, and cloud services—at its 21 truck yards and plans to expand it to more locations throughout the summer.
Addressing Parking Challenges in Fleet Operations
Truck parking has long been a cumbersome and inefficient aspect of fleet operations. Traditionally, finding suitable yards along major routes or near customer locations involves extensive online research, numerous phone calls, and emails to confirm space availability, amenities, and rates. Fleets often have to trust operators’ claims about security and standards without verifiable information, leading to potential risks.
“Many truck yards and terminals remain absent from the digital landscape, operating with manual processes for reservations, access control, and billing, unable to provide customers with visibility or reassurance into the status of their assets,” said Outpost CTO, Greg Akselrod. “By deploying a consistent technology platform, we’re improving the driver experience at each yard while providing fleets with a new way to remotely manage their assets at scale.”
Outpost’s Technological Edge
Outpost’s platform leverages advanced technologies, including proprietary hardware, IoT devices, computer vision, video streaming, inventory management, and analytics, to create a virtual network of truck terminals. This innovation connects operations teams with their equipment and drivers, offering unprecedented control and visibility.
Key features of Outpost’s platform include:
- Real-time Inventory Management: Monitor the number of trucks, trailers, and personal vehicles at each yard.
- Unique Access Codes: Generate unique or one-time access codes for each location or driver.
- AI-driven Asset Identification: Use AI combined with human verification to read license plates and identification numbers.
- Damage Detection: Assess the condition of assets using AI to identify visible damage.
- Intrusion Detection: Scan perimeter fencing with AI to detect unusual activity.
- Live and On-demand Video: Access video footage of every entrance and exit to verify driver identification, equipment condition, and access times.
Industry Endorsement
“Outpost is modernizing truck and trailer parking by using new, innovative technology,” said Vice President of Terminal Management at Werner Enterprises, Ryan Gass. “Our professional drivers appreciate the easy in and out experience, we get peace of mind in knowing that our customers’ cargo and equipment is secure, and the visibility we have of our assets is extremely convenient.”
Get Started with Outpost
Outpost customers are now able to remotely manage and monitor their fleets at select yards across the United States. For more information, visit outpost.us/tech.
Source: The Trucker
