Transportation and logistics companies face unprecedented challenges: rising theft and security threats, operational inefficiencies, labor shortages, and mounting pressure to reduce costs while improving service delivery. Traditional approaches to fleet management, asset tracking, and equipment monitoring are no longer sufficient in an industry where every minute of downtime and every lost asset directly impacts the bottom line. 

IoT is revolutionizing how transportation and logistics companies operate by providing real-time visibility, predictive insights, and automated decision-making capabilities that were previously impossible. From securing global cargo shipments to optimizing airport ground operations, IoT connectivity is enabling companies to solve longstanding problems while creating entirely new competitive advantages. 

In this blog we explore three examples of how companies in the transportation and logistics ecosystem are leveraging IoT connectivity powered by Blues to transform their operations. 

Clarios: Enhancing Fleet Performance Through Battery Intelligence 

Clarios, the world’s largest automotive battery manufacturer, produces around 150 million batteries annually for more than 100 countries. Today, through its Connected Services platform, Clarios is delivering cloud-based solutions that go beyond the battery – helping fleets predict issues, prevent downtime, and optimize performance. 

Why Transparency Matters: Commercial fleets face a complex reality: battery life isn’t just about manufacturing – it’s driven by highly variable operating conditions. Frequent short trips, long idle periods, extreme temperatures, and heavy vibration accelerate battery aging. These factors make maintenance planning difficult and increase the risk of unexpected failures. 

Connected Intelligence for Predictability: Clarios has developed a system that monitors batteries and the vehicle’s low-voltage network in real time. Sensors capture voltage, current, and temperature data, while proprietary algorithms predict the optimal time for replacement – helping prevent breakdowns before they happen. 

The solution also detects issues in the charging system, such as an alternator that is aging or incorrectly sized, which can compromise battery health and shorten its lifespan. 

More Efficiency, Less Idling: Another innovation reduces unnecessary engine idling. Data shows that in 80% of cases, battery power alone can maintain driver comfort overnight without running the engine. This saves fuel and cuts operating costs by up to $3,300 per truck annually. 

Clarios’ Connected Services portfolio includes solutions such as Battery Manager™ and IdleLess™, delivering actionable insights that improve reliability and reduce costs for fleet operators. 

Cagatay Topcu, VP of Connected Services at Clarios, explains: “By standardizing data collection and moving intelligence to the cloud, we can rapidly respond to customer pain points. When a customer reports an issue, we ship monitoring devices, collect data for a few weeks, and deliver a solution. This approach has unlocked use cases we never imagined – from preventing unexpected downtime to eliminating unnecessary idling – all from monitoring the same battery data.” 

Rehrig Pacific: Revolutionizing Delivery Operations with Smart Material Handling 

Rehrig Pacific has been innovating in the supply chain industry for decades, but the Duo Lift 2.0 marks a pivotal shift in last-mile delivery operations. This smart electric pallet jack remains the first and only retractable powered lift engineered to transition directly from delivery trucks into cold storage coolers. The system adapts to multiple pallet footprints while maintaining strength, compact maneuverability, and end-to-end route readiness. 

What sets the Duo Lift apart is its embedded IoT platform, designed to deliver real-time asset awareness, predictive insights, and proactive service support. Unlike traditional equipment that waits to break midroute, the Duo Lift continuously monitors operational health and transmits critical diagnostics through cellular connectivity. The system includes RFID reading, GPS geolocation, preventive maintenance alerts, and technician-level intelligence that supports smarter scheduling, strategic parts deployment, and reduced unplanned downtime. 

For a leading beverage distributor that implemented the system across their fleet, the results created measurable operational and workforce impact. Here were some key takeaways:  

• Driver turnover dropped by 50%. 
• Workers’ compensation claims declined by 15%. 
• Pallet replacement spend fell by 35% due to improved asset accountability and recovery cycles.  
• Technicians also recaptured 12 hours per week, previously spent on unplanned maintenance responses, by shifting to a predictive and scheduled service model. 

Lance Pesdan, Rehrig Pacific’s Director of Delivery Service Support said, “IoT-enabled tracking tools provided greater visibility and control over assets, allowing for more efficient and informed decisionmaking across the supply chain. The Duo Lift replaced multiple pieces of equipment with a single, streamlined solution.” 

The real story, though, extends past visibility. The Duo Lift was built to remove strain, add durability where it matters most, and convert data into anticipatory support, not reactive repair. It is compact by design, connected by default, and engineered to move more while asking less of the people who rely on it. 

In a supply chain still catching up to the speed, safety, and expectations of modern delivery, the Duo Lift underscores a fundamental evolution. The right equipment, paired with live intelligence and proactive support, doesn’t just improve delivery. It redefines how delivery works. 

The industry is shifting fast. Tools that travel farther, shrink steps, reduce spend, and retain people longer will lead it. The Duo Lift is built for that moment and for what comes next. 

Optimizing Airport Ground Operations with Real-Time Vehicle Tracking 

Modern airports are complex operational environments where hundreds of ground vehicles, including pushback tugs, catering trucks, de-icing vehicles, and shuttle buses, must be coordinated safely and efficiently. Airport ground operations face several challenges: increasing air traffic, labor shortages, and pressure to reduce aircraft turnaround times. 

One innovative Blues customer is transforming how airports manage their ground vehicle fleets through real-time tracking and analytics. By equipping airport ground vehicles with cellular connectivity, they’re providing operations managers with complete visibility into fleet location, utilization, and performance. 

The system captures continuous location data, movement patterns, and operational metrics from each vehicle, transmitting this information in real-time to a centralized operations dashboard. This visibility enables airports to optimize vehicle allocation, reduce idle time, and improve coordination between ground service providers. 

AI-powered analytics transform tracking data into actionable intelligence that drives both efficiency and cost savings. Predictive maintenance algorithms analyze vehicle diagnostic data to identify potential equipment failures before they occur, enabling airports to schedule repairs during off-peak hours rather than responding to unexpected breakdowns during critical operations. This proactive approach reduces costly equipment downtime and extends vehicle lifespan. 

Smart scheduling capabilities optimize fleet deployment based on historical patterns and real-time demand. The system automatically routes the nearest available vehicle to each task, minimizing idle time and reducing fuel consumption. By identifying underutilized assets and operational bottlenecks, airports can ensure they have the right number of vehicles, eliminating unnecessary capital expenditures while ensuring sufficient capacity during peak periods. The result is a leaner, more cost-effective operation that delivers better service with fewer resources. 

The impact on workforce efficiency is particularly significant. Labor shortages in aviation have made it critical to maximize productivity from existing staff. By reducing time spent searching for equipment or coordinating vehicle movements, the system allows ground crews to focus on value-added activities.  

For airports competing to attract airline partners, these operational improvements deliver a tangible competitive advantage. Faster, safer turnarounds mean airlines can fly more profitable schedules while reducing costs and improving reliability for passengers. 

See These Solutions Live at CES 2026 

These three customer examples illustrate how IoT connectivity is transforming transportation and logistics across multiple dimensions; from securing global supply chains to optimizing airport operations, revolutionizing material handling, and solving longstanding fleet management challenges. 

Want to see these Transportation and logistics solutions in action? All three companies will be showcased at the Blues booth during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. It’s a unique opportunity to meet the team behind Blues, see live demonstrations, and discover how cellular connectivity is enabling the next generation of connected technology. 

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