{"id":5780,"date":"2025-10-27T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phillips-connect.com\/?p=5780"},"modified":"2026-01-23T02:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:38:04","slug":"phillips-connect-solarnet-8000-series-smart-trailer-solution-sets-a-new-standard-for-trailer-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phillips-connect.com\/phillips-connect-solarnet-8000-series-smart-trailer-solution-sets-a-new-standard-for-trailer-intelligence","title":{"rendered":"Phillips Connect SolarNet 8000 Series Smart Trailer Solution Sets a New Standard for Trailer Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SAN DIEGO \u2013 ATA Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) \u2013 Oct. 27, 2025 \u2013<\/span><\/b> Phillips Connect today unveiled the SolarNet 8000 series, a groundbreaking solar-powered solution that transforms trailers into active members of a connected fleet ecosystem. By combining real-time location tracking, cargo visibility and tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) into one wireless solution, the SolarNet 8000 series delivers the power of three critical trailer technologies in a single, powerful solution. Fleets that once needed multiple devices can now rely on one source of intelligence to optimize operations, reduce costs and improve safety across their entire network.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Phillips Connect SolarNet 8000 series advances our vision for fully connected operations by putting actionable intelligence from every smart trailer into the hands of the people who keep fleets moving,\u201d said Mark Wallin, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Product at Phillips Connect. \u201cThis level of integration simplifies technology for fleets, but more importantly, it simplifies decision-making, giving teams faster access to the insights that improve maintenance, strategic planning and overall trailer performance.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location and Operational Visibility<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phillips Connect SolarNet 8000 series provides continuous location reporting, so fleets always know where their trailers are and how they\u2019re being used. Its larger solar panels and higher-capacity battery maintain connectivity for months without direct sunlight, eliminating the \u201cdead tracker\u201d problem that has plagued trailer fleets in the past. Dispatchers and operations teams gain accurate trailer status for better asset utilization and faster decision making. The self-powered, wireless design installs quickly with minimal setup, allowing fleets to bring trailers online in minutes rather than hours.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrated Cargo Camera<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SolarNet 8000 series includes a built-in cargo camera that identifies whether a trailer is loaded or unloaded. This simple, integrated imaging feature helps operations and planning teams confirm trailer availability, improve scheduling accuracy and reduce detention. Fleets that need advanced analytics or volumetric data can expand into Phillips Connect\u2019s CargoVision AI- and machine learning-powered solution for next-level cargo monitoring, volumetrics, and more.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire Performance Monitoring<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With direct support for the Phillips Connect tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the SolarNet 8000 series alerts maintenance teams and drivers to pressure and temperature changes before they become roadside issues. The data helps extend tire life, reduce fuel use and improve safety for drivers, cargo and equipment.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for Phillips Connect Smart Trailer Sensors<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SolarNet 8000 series connects seamlessly with Phillips Connect\u2019s suite of smart trailer sensors for brakes, automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS), wheel-end health, door and cargo status and more. By consolidating sensor data through a single, solar-powered system and transmitting it to Connect1, fleets gain a complete picture of trailer health and performance without added wiring complexity or additional gateways.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phillips Connect SolarNet 8000 Series Benefits At-A-Glance<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n