Phillips Connect integrates smart trailer data into McLeod TMS

Trailers have traditionally been a blind spot in fleet operations, but a new integration between Phillips Connect and McLeod Software aims to change that. The partnership embeds smart trailer data directly into McLeod’s Transportation Management System (TMS), allowing fleets to view trailer location, tire, brake, and light health, along with cargo intelligence, inside the same platform used for dispatch and planning.

For maintenance teams, that enhanced visibility connects equipment condition with day-to-day decision-making. Instead of treating trailers as static assets, fleets can now see which units are ready to roll and which may require attention before hitting the road. 

“Having Phillips Connect smart trailer data flow directly into McLeod has been a game-changer for us,” said Mike Narkys, President of MNS1, the first fleet to successfully test and complete the McLeod-Phillips Connect data integration. “Our planners and dispatchers can see inside every trailer, understand how much space is left and decide quickly which trailers are ready to deploy, and which need to be repositioned."

The integration also includes Phillips Connect’s CargoVision system, which uses an AI-powered camera inside the trailer to measure available space and cargo volume for load planning.

“Trailers become active contributors to fleet strategy when data such as tire, lights and brake health, cargo intelligence, and location are accessible in the platforms they already rely on,” said Todd Hodges, director of product management for Phillips Connect. “This integration is the first of many that will help fleets bring their trailer intelligence forward, no matter what software platforms they use to run their business.”

Because the data lives directly inside McLeod’s platform, fleets don’t have to switch between systems to manage equipment and freight. Trailer location, cargo status, and component health are visible alongside dispatch and routing tools, improving communication between planners, drivers, and maintenance teams. The result is faster trailer turn-around, improved asset usage, and fewer surprises when equipment hits the yard.

The Phillips Connect–McLeod integration is available now for North American fleets.