1 Introduction
A virtual trailer is a trailer object in TrustTrack that does not have its own dedicated tracking device. Instead, it uses a beacon that periodically broadcasts an ID. When a tractor unit's tracking device detects this ID, TrustTrack assigns the trailer to that vehicle and updates its position accordingly.
Virtual trailers differ from standard tracked trailers in two ways:
The trailer object has a fake IMEI assigned to it (it does not send data independently).
The trailer is a beacon-only object - its position is updated through the tractor unit that detects it.
2 Prerequisites
Gather the following information before starting:
Required Information | Details |
TT2 Client ID | The client's account ID in TrustTrack. |
Trailer plate numbers | A list of plate numbers to be used as object names. |
Trailer IDs | Temperature sensor IDs (1-Wire) or Bluetooth beacon IDs assigned to each trailer. |
Initial trailer location | Coordinates where the trailer should appear on the map (e.g., client's garage). If not important, developers may use a default location such as the Ruptela office in Vilnius. |
3 Steps
3.1 Create the Object in LCM
Create the object(s) using LCM under the client's Company. Configure the object with the following settings:
Field | Value |
Phone number | Use a fake phone number. |
IMEI | Use a fake IMEI. |
HW type | Irrelevant - select any available option. |
Object delay | Leave blank. |
Object type | Trailer (required). |
⚠️ Warning: The phone number and IMEI must be fake to avoid confusion with real tracking objects.
3.2 Insert the Trailer ID
Enter the appropriate identifier based on the detection method used:
Trailer ID — if you are using 1-Wire temperature sensors.
Trailer BT ID — if you are using Bluetooth beacons.
3.3 Request Initial Coordinates from Ruptela Technical Support
Contact Ruptela Technical Support and provide the following:
The object TT2 ID of each virtual trailer created.
The initial coordinates where the trailer should appear on the map before it is assigned to a tractor unit.
💡 Tip: Initial coordinates are only used for the trailer's default map position. Once the trailer is detected by a tractor unit, its position will update automatically.
4 Expected Result
Once Ruptela Technical Support has inserted the initial coordinates, the virtual trailer objects will appear on the TrustTrack map with the trailer icon. When a tractor unit detects the trailer's beacon, TrustTrack will automatically assign the trailer and begin updating its position based on the tractor's location.