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4SEE by Grote – Smart Trailer System
- Real-Time Trailer Monitoring
- Data-Driven Insights
- Enhanced Safety, Efficiency & Operations
- Reduced Downtime & Costs
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A VISION FOR SAFETY & ROI
4SEE by Grote was developed with a vision of making our world safer & smarter through connected visibility. It offers superior data dependability due to all smart components being connected through the robust 4SEE Digital Harness. Fleet managers love that it provides them with a centralized solution containing one dedicated data stream and one online portal to manage their trailer fleet through. Our hope at Grote is that 4SEE can help push the industry ahead to be both safer and smarter.
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4SEE Smart Nose Box
4SEE Smart Nose Box
Multi-functional: Works as a standard nose box, has embedded telematics, internal battery that allows for pings when untethered, and timer box.
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4SEE Digital Harness
4SEE Digital Harness
Robust & flexible: Modular, durable and future-ready. This robust harness is universal for all trailer configurations and is easy to install.
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4SEE Secure
4SEE Secure
Secure & streamlined: Enables legacy hardware and is future-compatible as well. Securely converts all communications to a dedicated J1939 stream.
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4SEE Smart Lamps
4SEE Smart Lamps
Connected visibility: STT, strobe, beacon and back-up functionality. Can be used as indicator lamps when connected to proximity radars.
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ABS Notifications
ABS Notifications
Timely alerts: Notifies fleet managers using diagnostic trouble codes, ABS health checks, pressure & valve readings, and wheel speed data.
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Camera System
Camera System
Visibility = Safety: Rear-view cameras aid in backing accident prevention while cargo cameras give fleets full visibility to their cargo.
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Proximity Sensing Radar
Proximity Sensing Radar
Sixth sense: Proximity sensors combined with bi-color indicator lamps help operators to be more sure of their surroundings.
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Weight Sensing
Weight Sensing
Real-time readings: Avoid lost revenue from under-loading and fines for over-loading with real-time weight monitoring.
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Pressure Monitoring & Inflation
Pressure Monitoring & Inflation
Precision & efficiency: Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation combine to improve efficiency while decreasing tire wear.
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Cargo/Door Sensing
Cargo/Door Sensing
Theft/accident prevention: Real-time notifications when the cargo door is opened and if cargo is resting against the door.
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Light Out Notification
Light Out Notification
Avoid lighting violations: Avoid expensive lighting violations with real-time notifications of light outages and current irregularities.
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And More...
And More...
4SEE: Ready for the next set of advancements in technology, now and in the future.
Get Wired For 4SEE
The 4SEE by Grote smart trailer solution was designed with our customers in mind. We know that when it comes to business operation solutions, it can’t be one size fits all. That’s why 4SEE is a modular tool that can be modified and added to based on your unique business needs. To help determine the right solution for your fleet, connect with one of our experts for a free consultation!
Frequently Asked Questions
A telematics system is an array of sensors and communications equipment installed in a vehicle that allows fleet operators to remotely monitor the location, mechanical health, and efficiency of their vehicles and cargo. Telematics data can be used by a variety of individuals, from driver to fleet owner, to more efficiently utilize resources, control expenses, and boost productivity.
A smart trailer is simply a regular trailer with advanced digital capabilities that has been equipped with integrated technology/smart sensors that provide details about the health and status of the trailer and its cargo. Through the use of smart sensors, the trailer can effectively communicate with drivers in tractors as well as with the home office, the cloud, repair facilities, and anyone else that needs to receive this information.
A telematics system like 4SEE can provide a wide variety of benefits to fleets. From asset tracking, vehicle health reports, improved operational efficiency, better driver safety, reduced delivery times, increased cargo security, maximized uptime, and lower Costs Per Mile, 4SEE can give you the information you need to optimize your fleet’s operations.
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The 4SEE Digital Harness is a competitive advantage for 4SEE. It keeps all data on a single dedicated stream that’s reliable, robust and secure.
Installation of the 4SEE smart trailer system is intuitive and takes around 40 minutes. Running the wiring harness is the most time-consuming aspect but Grote’s proprietary 4SEE digital harness is a key differentiator of the 4SEE system, enabling maximum dependability and system robustness. It also allows the system to operate in real time which is crucial for systems that affect the safety of your fleet. For features such as a rearview camera, even a slight lag can make for an unsafe situation. With 4SEE, we leave nothing to chance when it comes to safety and reliability.
4SEE offers a range of features designed to enhance fleet safety. It monitors critical trailer systems, alerting fleet managers to potential failures before they occur. Proximity sensors inform drivers of nearby vehicles or objects in blind spots. Cargo/door sensors notify drivers if the cargo door is ajar or if cargo has shifted to lean against the door. Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation maintain optimal tire pressure levels. The rearview camera provides a clear view when reversing. These features, along with various data inputs for fleet managers, contribute to safer fleet operations and ultimately have the potential to make the roads safer for everyone.
Many of the most common FMCSA violations include trailer systems that are monitored by 4SEE including lighting, tires, ABS, and cargo being secured. While 4SEE doesn’t replace pre-trip inspections, it’s a great second set of eyes, can notify fleet managers of impending system failures before they occur, and notifies drivers of failures that occur mid-trip after they conducted their inspection.
ROI for investing in 4SEE will vary for every fleet. 4SEE affects ROI in many ways including reduced downtime, maintenance costs, cargo damage, FMCSA fines, backing accidents, and more.
4SEE is a secure system that encrypts your data and stores it in a secure cloud location. 4SEE customers can rest assured that their data is safe.
Yes, 4SEE can be easily retrofit to existing trailers in your fleet. It was designed to be compatible with a wide range of trailer models, both new and old.
No, many customers install 4SEE on just a few trailers before rolling it out across more of their fleet. Once they see the benefits of 4SEE, fleets want to have it on as many of their trailers as possible.
