SkyBitz and Platform Science Partner to Expand Virtual Vehicle Platform

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Boost Operations and Asset Awareness for Your Fleet – We Explain How

Keeping tabs on your trailer locations is crucial for fleet efficiency. By enhancing the accuracy and automation of trailer data, businesses like yours can avoid costly mistakes.

SkyBitz and Platform Science have teamed up to expand the Virtual Vehicle application platform by integrating the SkyBitz end-to-end asset management solution with the Platform Science Application via SkyMatch.

This partnership empowers customers with a robust tool for tractor-trailer pairing, unlocking new ways to leverage data, enhance driver experiences, and improve overall fleet efficiency.

SkyMatch: A Game-Changing Solution

SkyMatch, the transportation industry’s first virtual trailer ID (VTID) solution, revolutionizes fleet management by:

• Providing accurate tractor trailer pairing data.
• Enabling customers to quickly identify when tractors pull the wrong trailers.
• Providing accurate trailer numbers to back-office systems when drivers pick up or drop off trailers.
• Identifying unauthorized trailer usage.

Ability to host Applications such as SkyBitz’s SkyMatch on the Virtual Vehicle platform showcases Platform Science’s technological prowess, offering comprehensive connectivity options for the commercial transportation ecosystem. 

SkyMatch uses smart logic and a Bluetooth for fast, accurate tractor-trailer pairing verification, running seamlessly in the background on Platform Science’s in-cab tablet. It's easy to deploy and scalable to fit evolving needs.

The SkyBitz Commitment to Innovation

“SkyBitz is deeply committed to advancing the transportation industry through innovation and a customer-focused approach,” said Randy Clayton, Division VP at SkyBitz. “We actively listen to our customers and address their challenges with innovative, effective solutions that are straightforward to implement. Our partnership with leader Platform Science further exemplifies our dedication to driving the industry forward.”

Success Story: Cargo Transporters

Since implementing SkyMatch on Virtual Vehicle across its fleet of over 1,700 trailers, Cargo Transporters has seen remarkable improvements in operations and asset awareness. With no cargo claims, improved trailer utilization, and reduced manual entry errors, the benefits are clear.

“We know where our assets are at all times, our drivers can find the trailers they need, and we’re getting great data on our trailers, as well,” said John Pope, Chairman of Cargo Transporters. “SkyBitz’s integration with Virtual Vehicle removes log-in friction for our drivers and makes it easier for our admins to manage and update, as well.”

SkyMatch Availability

SkyMatch on Virtual Vehicle is available to current Platform Science Marketplace Partners and will be broadly accessible later this year.

About Virtual Vehicle

Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle is the first application platform that can unlock all signals at the edge directly on the truck without aftermarket hardware installation. Trusted by major commercial trucking fleets like C.R. England, Covenant, Schneider, and Werner Enterprises, it offers a best-in-class driver experience and an intuitive application ecosystem, integrating solutions from telematics providers, third-party developers, OEMs, shippers, and fleets.

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Want to learn more? Find out what SkyMatch can do for your business – get in touch for a demonstration

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