Seamless integration of smart trailer insights and AI-powered cargo intelligence within McLeod TMS workflows gives fleets the clarity and confidence to plan, assign and move with greater precision

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / Every blind spot in a fleet costs time, money and customer trust. For decades, trailers have been treated as boxes on wheels, essential but invisible to the in-cab and back-office software platforms that power fleet operations. Phillips Connect is changing that with its new integration with McLeod Software, bringing real-time smart trailer insights, including trailer tire, lights and brake health, location, and advanced AI-powered cargo intelligence directly into the McLeod Transportation Management System (TMS). The result gives fleets a clearer and more complete picture of their operations.

This integration marks the first step in a broader Phillips Connect platform strategy focused on giving fleets seamless access to smart trailer insights inside the systems they already depend on. As more TMS providers, fleet management platforms, and operational systems embrace connected trailers, Phillips Connect is committed to helping fleets work within their existing software tools rather than around them. The goal is simple: provide every fleet with the trailer intelligence they need, no matter what software ecosystem they use.

"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 Phillips Connect integration with McLeod helps us turn loads faster, reduce empty moves and put our trailers to work where they make the most impact for our customers and our drivers."

Instead of operating with limited visibility, fleets running McLeod and Phillips Connect gain real-time insight into trailer location and next-level cargo intelligence. Phillips Connect CargoVision uses an AI-powered camera to show planners and dispatchers exactly what is inside the trailer and how much space remains, complete with volumetric measurements that support accurate load planning. For partial shipments and multi-stop operations, this level of visibility turns trailers into capacity-aware assets that can be routed, filled and utilized with greater efficiency. By surfacing this intelligence inside McLeod, fleets gain sharper visibility into their operations and a more effective way to improve utilization.

"With the Phillips Connect integration mutual customers gain cargo visibility and real-time trailer location inside McLeod," said Ahmed Ebrahim, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Integrations at McLeod Software. "This provides our customers with stronger insight into their networks and helps them plan more effectively across their fleet."

"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."

The Phillips Connect and McLeod integration is available now for fleets across North America. Phillips Connect helps fleets maximize their ROI on every trailer, every load, and every mile, turning visibility into a competitive advantage.

About Phillips Connect

Phillips Connect smart trailer technologies help the world's largest fleets improve operations, safety and efficiency. The Phillips Connect platform of software sensors, cameras and telematics gateway innovations provide fleet managers and operational leads with real-time visibility into their trailers' location, tire, brakes, cargo and door statuses, and more, saving customers time and money. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Phillips Connect is part of the Phillips family of companies, celebrating nearly a century of delivering innovative, reliable solutions that keep the transportation industry moving. For more information, visit www.phillips-connect.com.

About McLeod Software

McLeod Software is transforming the trucking and transportation industry with the leading software for trucking dispatch operations management and freight brokerage management. McLeod's customers use business process automation and insight from business intelligence to improve their customer service, attract and retain the best drivers, and automate their crucial business processes. For more information, visit mcleodsoftware.com

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SOURCE: Phillips Connect