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GPS Tracking for Reefer Trailers

Battery-powered GPS trackers show where refrigerated trailers are, how long they sit at docks and whether they leave yards without authorization.

Why track reefer trailers with GPS

Refrigerated trailers are costly equipment hauling goods that cannot afford delays. Carriers and shippers need to know where each reefer is, whether it is moving toward delivery and how long it has waited at a dock or yard. A Korvatrack battery-powered GPS tracker mounts to the trailer and reports position independently, so visibility continues whether or not a tractor is connected.

Korvatrack tracks location rather than temperature, and that distinction matters. The platform records trip history, dock dwell time and yard movement, and sends alerts for geofence entry or exit, unplugging and low battery. Those tools help operators find idle equipment, document delays at customer facilities and respond quickly if a trailer departs unexpectedly, while any temperature monitoring remains with the refrigeration unit or a separate system.

The right tracker for reefer trailers

Reefer trailers are frequently dropped and left unattended, so a self-powered tracker mounted to the trailer keeps reporting without a tractor connection.

Recommended fit

Battery-Powered Asset Tracker

A self-contained, long-life GPS tracker for trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and valuable assets. Attach it and it reports on its own.

Power
Internal long-life battery
Install
Attach with magnets, bolts or adhesive
Fits
Trailers, containers, unpowered equipment and other assets
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Hard-Wired GPS Tracker

A GPS tracker wired to the electrical system of a vehicle or machine. Hidden from view, always powered, and suited to heavy trucks and powered equipment.

Power
Wired to the vehicle or machine electrical system
Install
Connected to power, ground and ignition
Fits
Heavy trucks, powered equipment and any vehicle needing a concealed install
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What owners use it for

  • Dock Dwell Documentation

    Geofences at shippers, receivers and cold storage facilities log how long a reefer stays, giving carriers dated records to discuss delays with customers. Dated records make those conversations factual.

  • Idle Trailer Recovery

    Locate refrigerated trailers sitting unused at customer sites or remote yards, then redeploy them to loads instead of leaving costly equipment parked. Better utilization lowers the cost of owning spare equipment.

  • Terminal Yard Security

    Movement and geofence exit alerts notify managers when a trailer leaves a terminal outside planned activity, so they can follow its live position. Quick awareness shortens response time.

  • Pool Equipment Balancing

    Trip history and current positions help carriers balance reefer trailers between terminals and avoid shortages in one region while units sit idle in another. Shortages become easier to see before they affect customers.

Alerts that matter for reefer trailers

Choose the events you want to hear about and who should be told. Alerts arrive as push notifications in the mobile apps and by email, and each one is logged in the platform.

How alerts work
  • Geofence entry or exit
  • Movement outside approved hours
  • Unplug or tamper notification
  • Low battery on tracker
  • Trailer moved without tractor

Frequently asked questions

Does Korvatrack report reefer temperature?

No. Korvatrack tracks location, movement, trip history and alerts such as geofence activity, tamper events and low battery. It does not read cargo or refrigeration unit temperatures, so carriers who need temperature records should use the unit's own system or a separate monitoring solution.

Can I find reefer trailers sitting at customer sites?

Yes. Every tracked trailer appears on the live map, and geofences at customer facilities show how long each one has been on site. Fleet managers can use that information to schedule pickups and recover equipment that has been sitting too long.

Can the tracker work while the reefer is unhooked?

Yes. The battery-powered tracker has its own power, so it continues to report position when a reefer is dropped in a yard or at a dock. Low battery alerts help managers plan service before the device stops reporting. Planning ahead prevents gaps in coverage.

Put your whole fleet on one map

Tell us what you need to track. We will recommend the right tracker for each vehicle and asset and send an itemized quote.