Released in 2017, Road Ready provides fleets with wireless, remote visibility to their trailers’ location, freight and equipment health in real time. The Road Ready’s hardwired Master Control Unit (MCU) serves as the telematic brain of the system, as well as the Light-Out Detection System (LODS) nosebox and ABS warning sensor, the company says.
The Truck-Lite 99 Series harness system has been standard on East’s BST, BST II, MMX and Narrow Neck flatbed trailers since 2018. The system uses a clamp, which serves as the mounting bracket, that wraps around the width of the plug to create a secure connection. Its trapezoidal connection makes for quick and easy installation and achieves proper pin alignment and a positive lock, improving the overall durability of a trailer’s electrical system. In 2020, East plans to expand the 99 Series to include dump and refuse trailers, East says.
“East always strives to be the industry leader in innovation, providing our customers with unsurpassed quality and value with our products,” says Dave Kinsley, vice president, purchasing.
New for 2020, East trailer models now have an option of the Truck-Lite Master Control Unit, which sends regular updates to the Road Ready user interface and provides real-time location via GPS. Data plans and additional sensors will be available through Truck-Lite, according to an announcement.
“Truck-Lite is pleased to continue its long-term partnership with East, first through harness and lighting systems, and now through trailer telematics technology,” says Jon Stineman, Truck-Lite vice president, OEM sales. “Truck-Lite provides the most dependable electrical products to the heavy-duty market and we’re proud to deliver this technology to East customers.”
