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Thermo King, a pioneer in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announces that telematics hardware bundled with a two-year TracKing® telematics service subscription will be standard on Thermo King APU, trailer, and large truck products beginning January 1, 2024. “Thermo King innovation is driven to help our customers deliver freshness, keep loads safe, and optimize fleet performance. Providing data with actionable insights for fleet operators is a vital component to moving the industry forward and enhancing the customer experience,” said Chris Tanaka, vice president of product management for Thermo King Americas. “To make this easier for customers, we are putting the data they need at their fingertips – automatically – with qualifying new unit purchases.” Optimizing fleet efficiencies Thermo King has been integrating TracKing telematics hardware into its Precedent® trailer units since 2018 and its T-90 large truck series of units since 2020. In addition, the 3rd Generation TriPac® APU introduced earlier this year became the first APU to offer telematics as an option. Beginning in 2024, all Thermo King APU, trailer (over the road and rail) and large truck products will not only come standard with the hardware but also a two-year service subscription. This supports load integrity to prevent food loss throughout the cold chain, protect assets, and more Meaningful fleet data allows customers to optimize fleet efficiencies while helping managers and operators maximize the energy potential of its refrigerated transport solutions. This supports load integrity to prevent food loss throughout the cold chain, protect assets, and more. Tanaka further explained, “We have long understood the benefits connectivity provides customers and the impact it plays in creating more sustainable fleets and ultimately, a more sustainable world. Our decision to make the service standard is an investment aligned with our Sustainability Commitments and our pledge to help customers meet their company goals and regulatory requirements.” Enhancing maintenance practices The many benefits of TracKing telematics include: Real-time asset connectivity – Visibility into the reefer monitoring system such as the temperature set-point, fuel levels, load condition including actual load temperature, and both past and present asset location is available 24/7. Maximum uptime – Service reminders and alerts help minimize vehicle downtime, prevent costly, unplanned asset breakdowns, enhance maintenance practices, and improve fleet utilization to balance fleet workload. Compliance and security - Temperature compliance is proven with reports and graphs that log temperatures of sensitive cargo throughout every point in its journey. Asset security is confirmed with door sensor data that records all door openings, allowing temperature and security management. Cargo traceability monitors shipment location and condition so delays can be managed proactively. Geofencing capabilities with notifications can also be set. Access to innovative dashboards – Summaries of information offer insights into overall fleet performance and readiness scores. This technology turns data into practical intelligence by delivering information that matters most to fleets to improve operations. Data sharing capabilities – TracKing telematics can be easily integrated into third party websites and/or backend systems to meet the needs of all customers.

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, proudly announces the launch of TracKing Pro telematics. This latest premium digital offering harnesses the power of cutting-edge algorithms that use machine learning to estimate fuel usage and increase fleet uptime, enabling transportation companies to operate more efficiently. TracKing Pro Telematics TracKing Pro telematics provides fleet owners and managers with critical data and actionable insights" “As an innovation and market leader, Thermo King is committed to not only delivering digital solutions that meet evolving customer and industry needs, but also to making it easier for customers to maintain an efficient and sustainable fleet,” said Dominic Hand, the Vice President of IT and Connected Products for Thermo King Americas. He adds, “TracKing Pro telematics provides fleet owners and managers with critical data and actionable insights, when and where they need it to help optimize performance and increase profitability.” TracKing Pro Telematics Helps Solve Key Challenges for Fleets Staying Profitable and Understanding Cost Drivers The transportation industry is very competitive, and companies are looking for ways to stay profitable without charging more per mile. TracKing Pro telematics offers an energy usage dashboard on select units that provides comprehensive insights into: Fuel consumption Electricity usage Opportunities to enhance uptime By identifying fuel-saving opportunities, companies can reduce energy costs and help enhance their profitability. Advanced algorithm and predictive analytics capabilities In addition, the advanced algorithm and predictive analytics capabilities make it possible to anticipate where failures may occur and provide the necessary alerts in advance. The predictive alert notifications and enhanced alarm details enable proactive issue response and resolution, helping fleet managers and owners avoid costly unplanned downtime. Alarm triage insights provide valuable information to internal fleet monitoring teams, helping them quickly comprehend and address alarms, ultimately increasing uptime. Benchmark analytics dashboard Fleet managers need to also understand what drives costs and inefficiencies within their operations Fleet managers need to also understand what drives costs and inefficiencies within their operations. Using information from billions of weekly data points from active Thermo King units in transport, the benchmark analytics dashboard provides metric-based insights from across the industry. Customers can compare their fleet’s energy usage and operations with best-in-class fleets. This feature empowers Thermo King customers to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven strategies. Sustainable Operations In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, TracKing Pro telematics enables customers to quantify their fleet’s CO2 emissions in metric tons for both diesel and electric standby operations. With this data, fleets can operate more sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint as they work toward meeting organizational ESG goals. Additionally, TracKing Pro telematics summarizes quantitative data and provides reports that can be easily communicated to key stakeholders. The simple, intuitive interface enables users to gather the data they need to confidently tell their organization’s cost-savings and environmental responsibility stories. Setting the New Standard in Fleet Telematics TracKing Pro telematics is included with the Thermo King Remote Operating Center As an innovation and market renowned company, Thermo King is committed to developing customer-centric telematics solutions that provide transportation companies with the operational data needed to improve fleet efficiencies, reduce cargo loss risks and increase uptime. TracKing Pro telematics is included with the Thermo King Remote Operating Center, which provides rapid, innovative roadside assistance for transport refrigeration units (TRU). Thermo King Remote Operating Center The Thermo King Remote Operating Center includes all the features of the TracKing Pro telematics package plus 24/7 professional triage, smart routing, and warranty coverage for predicted failures. This full-service offering provides customers with the ultimate fleet monitoring service. TracKing Pro telematics sets a new standard for refrigerated fleet management. Learn more about how this new premium digital offering from Thermo King can provide any fleet with tools and insights to help drive profitability and improve efficiencies.

Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies at the at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference. The annual IFDA Solutions Conference is the only event designed by and made for operations professionals in the food distribution industry. Thermo King was proud to display its latest innovative solutions at the IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference, which was held from September 11 to September 13, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. All-electric e300 transport refrigeration unit (TRU) The highlight at Thermo King’s booth was the unveiling of the all-electric e300 transport refrigeration unit The highlight at Thermo King’s booth was the unveiling of the all-electric e300 transport refrigeration unit (TRU). The newest addition to Thermo King’s evolve™ portfolio of electric transport and refrigeration solutions, the e300 is a nose-mount design that meets the needs and capacity requirements of fleets with Class 2-4 trucks requiring single-temperature climate control for fresh and frozen applications. Thermo King exhibits at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference Powered by the electric vehicle chassis and utilizing R-452A lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, the e300 is ideal for food distribution companies pursuing sustainability goals or needing to meet upcoming regulatory requirements including California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. “We are proud to be a leading innovator in zero-emissions transport refrigeration units and solutions that help our customers navigate regulations while providing options that satisfy their fleet and business requirements,” said Chris Tanaka, the Vice President of Product Management for Thermo King Americas. Other sustainable solutions highlighted at the booth were: The e200 all-electric TRU for Class 1-4 trucks and vans The award-winning e1000 TRU for Class 5-7 trucks – the first large-capacity all-electric TRU in the market The Precedent® S-750i diesel-electric unit for trailers, which meets current and proposed CARB Ultra-Low Emission TRU regulations without the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) Thermo King’s digital solutions on display Highlighted was the new data integration partnership with Great Dane’s FleetPulse™ smart trailer system Thermo King’s digital solutions were on display, as well to demonstrate how their TracKing® telematics system provides accurate and real-time data to increase operational efficiencies and ensure product integrity. Highlighted was the new data integration partnership with Great Dane’s FleetPulse™ smart trailer system and TracKing telematics. The connectivity between the two platforms benefits fleets, cargo and customers. Sharing electrification expertise Thermo King was also excited to be part of the dialogue in IFDA’s ‘Hype or Reality: The Rise of the EV Refrigerated Trailer’ session. The session included conversation about current and future zero emission TRU technology options along with improvements on performance, weight, and maintenance over the traditional TRU. It was a great opportunity to discuss the future of cold chain distribution including clean technology challenges and opportunities.