Abstract: A multifunctional strobe light that may be used with a forklift, and related methods, are disclosed. The multifunctional strobe light may have one or more cameras for video recording and determining whether the forklift is about to get into a collision. If the multifunctional strobe light determines that the forklift is about to get into a collision, then the strobe light may produce audible and/or visual warning signs to put the operator of the forklift and others around the forklift on notice. The multifunctional strobe light may be designed to video record the entire surrounding of the forklift and also recognize the type of nearby objects. The multifunctional strobe light may also determine whether the operator has completed pre-requisite tasks before operating the forklift.

Abstract: A multifunctional strobe light that may be used with a forklift, and related methods, are disclosed. The multifunctional strobe light may have one or more cameras for video recording and determining whether the forklift is about to get into a collision. If the multifunctional strobe light determines that the forklift is about to get into a collision, then the strobe light may produce audible and/or visual warning signs to put the operator of the forklift and others around the forklift on notice. The multifunctional strobe light may be designed to video record the entire surrounding of the forklift and also recognize the type of nearby objects. The multifunctional strobe light may also determine whether the operator has completed pre-requisite tasks before operating the forklift.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: A transportation management system (TMS) includes shipping data concerning a cargo that has been loaded onto a trailer. The trailer has a trailer module comprising a microcontroller and memory upon which a trailer ID is saved. A tractor module can be electrically connected to a tractor, and can communicate with a driver device which is linked to a driver. Shipping data from the TMS is loaded onto the driver device, which communicates at least some of the shipping data and a driver ID to the tractor module. When the tractor is hooked up to the trailer so that the tractor provides electrical power to the trailer, the tractor module and trailer module communicate data with one another via powerline communication. Such data can be communicated to the TMS, which will compare the data with expected data to ensure that the trailer is connected to the correct driver/tractor.

Abstract: There are disclosed video systems and methods that use a camera in a lamp housing for a tractor-trailer. Within the housing is an electrical subsystem with a PLC interface and an electrical connector disposed outside the housing and adapted to connect to the trailer and draw power therefrom. A lamp mounted in the housing is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and emit light through a cover of the housing. The camera mounted in the housing has a field of view through the cover. The camera is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and to capture images through the cover and is further connected to the PLC interface. The PLC interface converts data from the camera and transmits the converted data through the electrical connector to the trailer.

Abstract: There are disclosed video systems and methods that use a camera in a lamp housing for a tractor-trailer. Within the housing is an electrical subsystem with a PLC interface and an electrical connector disposed outside the housing and adapted to connect to the trailer and draw power therefrom. A lamp mounted in the housing is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and emit light through a cover of the housing. The camera mounted in the housing has a field of view through the cover. The camera is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and to capture images through the cover and is further connected to the PLC interface. The PLC interface converts data from the camera and transmits the converted data through the electrical connector to the trailer.

Abstract: There are disclosed video systems and methods that use a camera in a lamp housing for a tractor-trailer. Within the housing is an electrical subsystem with a PLC interface and an electrical connector disposed outside the housing and adapted to connect to the trailer and draw power therefrom. A lamp mounted in the housing is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and emit light through a cover of the housing. The camera mounted in the housing has a field of view through the cover. The camera is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and to capture images through the cover and is further connected to the PLC interface. The PLC interface converts data from the camera and transmits the converted data through the electrical connector to the trailer.

Abstract: There are disclosed video systems and methods that use a camera in a lamp housing for a tractor-trailer. Within the housing is an electrical subsystem with a PLC interface and an electrical connector disposed outside the housing and adapted to connect to the trailer and draw power therefrom. A lamp mounted in the housing is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and emit light through a cover of the housing. The camera mounted in the housing has a field of view through the cover. The camera is connected and adapted to draw power through the electrical subsystem and to capture images through the cover and is further connected to the PLC interface. The PLC interface converts data from the camera and transmits the converted data through the electrical connector to the trailer.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: A telemetric digital thermometer for use with a fluid transport container having internal and external shells. The telemetric digital thermometer includes a mount having a peripheral flange and a support collar, with the peripheral flange being connectable to the external shell. A temperature sensor sense a temperature of the internal shell. A thermometer insert may include an outer collar engageable with the peripheral flange, and an inner body engageable with the support collar. A GPS module may detect position of the thermometer insert. A wireless transceiver may transmit a signal including temperature data and position data. The thermometer insert and the mount may be collectively sized and structured such that the GPS module and the wireless transceiver are positioned radially outward of the external shell when the thermometer insert is connected to the mount and the mount is connected to the external shell.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.

Abstract: An LED taillight with an integrated GPS tracking system is disclosed therein. The GPS tracking system is hidden behind the LED portion of the LED taillight so that the GPS tracking system is not noticeable by someone inspecting a trailer on which the LED taillight is installed. Additionally, power sent to the LED taillight to power the LEDs also recharge a battery associated with the GPS tracking system and power the GPS tracking system during use.