Solar Power for Fleet Trackers

Your fleet needs connected devices on trailers and trucks, but wired installs are slow, batteries die in the yard, and idling just to charge electronics burns fuel. Solar-powered IoT gives you reliable power where the grid and alternator cannot keep up.

The challenge

• Trailer power is hard — most trailers have no permanent power source for GPS or sensors

• Battery swaps add cost — dead tracker batteries mean blind spots and dispatch phone calls

• Idle time adds up — drivers leave engines running to keep electronics charged

• Sustainability pressure — customers and regulators expect measurable emissions progress

Who this is for

• Fleet managers running mixed tractor-trailer fleets across Canada

• Operations leads who need trailer visibility without rewiring every asset

• Owner-operators who want cab power and tracking without complex installs

• Sustainability-minded carriers reporting on fuel, idle time, and green initiatives

What you gain

• Install without wiring — magnet or screw mounts on trailers and containers

• Long runtimes — solar keeps devices charged through seasons and parked periods

• Lower operating cost — less idling, fewer emergency battery replacements

• One dashboard — location, sensors, and alerts on PulseInsights

• Sustainability data — support SDG and emissions reporting with measurable results

Real-world use cases

• Unpowered trailers — track location and door status on assets that move between tractors

• Remote yards and depots — keep devices online when trailers sit for days without sun on the panel

• Cab electrical load — reduce alternator strain and extend battery life on long hauls

• Seasonal fleet changes — move solar trackers between trailers as contracts shift

How Pulsavant helps

Pulsavant deploys PulseSolar for solar-powered trailer tracking with BLE sensors for temperature, door, and tire data — no trailer wiring required. Devices connect to PulseInsights for maps and alerts.

Getting started

Tell us how many tractors and trailers you run, where assets park overnight, and what you most want to see first — location, temperature, or cab power. We will recommend a practical solar IoT mix and install timeline for your fleet.