In transportation, an empty mile is a missed opportunity. Every journey without cargo wastes fuel, time, and resources — and for many fleets, these unproductive miles can account for 20–30% of their total distance.
ACSS’s Cargo Monitoring Camera combined with AC Cloud offers a way to change that equation. By giving operators complete visibility of their trailers’ status, location, and load condition — all in one place — it becomes possible to make informed decisions that reduce empty miles and increase revenue-earning trips.
From Guesswork to Precision
Traditionally, knowing whether a trailer was available and suitable for a job relied on phone calls, manual checks, or driver reports. That approach leaves too much room for error.
With AC Cloud, operators can see the exact remaining volume in any trailer in real time, along with its total cargo load, working mode, and location. If a new job comes in, the system instantly identifies the closest trailer with the required space and readiness for the task.
Scenario:
A food distribution company receives a last-minute order from a supermarket chain. Without AC Cloud, transport dispatchers might send the nearest driver — only to find the trailer partially loaded with the wrong goods. With AC Cloud, they can select the closest trailer with free space and the correct temperature zone, verify with live view cargo cameras -and allocate the most appropriate trailer – reducing travel distance and meeting the delivery window without disruption.
Visibility at Every Stage
The Cargo Monitoring Camera provides automatic visual snapshots during loading and unloading, along with alert videos when events occur outside set parameters — for example, if a door is opened outside a geofenced area.
This visual proof helps operators do more than track cargo; they can spot-check trailers remotely, verify load security, and resolve disputes quickly.
Scenario:
A fleet serving multiple warehouse hubs receives a damage claim from a client. Instead of sending staff to investigate, the operations team reviews the unloading snapshots in AC Cloud. They see the cargo was intact upon arrival, saving hours of investigation and avoiding an unnecessary pay out.
Data That Drives Efficiency
Beyond real-time monitoring, AC Cloud offers historical journey playback. Operators can review complete routes, see where parking or idling occurred, and understand loading and unloading rates over time. The system ranks trailers by operational efficiency and provides heat maps of loading and unloading locations — making it easier to identify underused hubs or recurring bottlenecks.
Scenario:
A transport company notices one trailer consistently ranks low for loading speed. Reviewing the playback data shows repeated long waits at a particular depot. The company renegotiates loading procedures with the client, cutting turnaround time by 20% and freeing that trailer for more revenue trips.
Security and Accountability Built In
Security incidents don’t just cause losses — they disrupt schedules. The Cargo Monitoring Camera automatically uploads alarms and linked videos for events like door openings outside of designated zones. These alerts arrive instantly in AC Cloud, so issues can be addressed before they escalate.
Scenario:
A trailer parked overnight in a rest area triggers a door-open alarm. The operations team views the live video feed, confirms unauthorised access, and alerts the driver and local security within minutes — preventing theft and avoiding a potential delayed delivery.
Making Every Mile Count
Reducing empty miles isn’t only about cost savings. It’s about utilising assets to their fullest, improving delivery reliability, and creating a safer, more transparent supply chain.
With the Cargo Monitoring Camera and AC Cloud, fleet operators gain the ability to match the right trailer to the right job instantly, verify cargo conditions remotely, analyse performance trends, and respond to incidents in real time.
The result is a fleet that spends less time moving nothing — and more time moving what matters.
