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Beyond Intermodal Visibility with Jon Housknecht

The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

Release Date: 11/07/2024

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Jon Housknecht and Joe Lynch discuss beyond intermodal visibility. Jon serves as Senior Sales Manager at Blackberry Radar, a complete asset tracking solution that provides reliable trailer, chassis, container, railcar and ISO Tank status.

About Jon Housknecht

Jon Housknecht, Senior Sales Manager for BlackBerry Radar, currently partners with Domestic and Global Intermodal companies to represent BlackBerry Radar products and services to help provide greater visibility to their non-powered assets.  With over 24 years of  Sales/Sales Leadership experience in Logistics, Transportation, Compliance and Technology, Jon has worked with various clients in the Enterprise, Government/SLED and SMB spaces to deliver outstanding service and results.  Previously, Jon has worked for companies such as J.J. Keller & Associates, Verizon Connect and T-Mobile.  Jon holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Georgia and currently resides in Roanoke, TX with his wife and two children.

About BlackBerry Radar

BlackBerry Radar® is a complete asset tracking solution that provides reliable trailer, chassis, container, railcar and ISO Tank status. With an open API, integration of our data into your business platforms is easy, coupled with our ruggedized GPS asset tracking devices installed in less than 10 minutes, we can get you up and running quickly. Industry leading data security, low total cost of ownership and rapid ROI, BlackBerry Radar is Engineered for Intelligence.

Key Takeaways: Beyond Intermodal Visibility

  • Jon Housknecht and Joe Lynch discuss beyond intermodal visibility including:
  • Reliable Asset Tracking: Provides accurate and real-time location data for trailers, chassis, containers, and other equipment.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Offers detailed insights into asset utilization, movement, and status through a user-friendly dashboard.
  • Rugged and Durable: Built to withstand harsh environments, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.
  • Secure and Scalable: Employs robust security measures and can be easily scaled to accommodate growing fleet sizes.
  • Improved Efficiency: Optimizes fleet operations by reducing idle time, improving asset utilization, and streamlining logistics processes.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Generates valuable data that can be used to make informed decisions and drive operational improvements.
  • Easy to Deploy and Manage: Simple installation and intuitive interface make it easy to implement and manage the solution.

Timestamps

(00:00:02) Beyond Intermodal Visibility

(00:00:35) BlackBerry's pivot

(00:02:28) BlackBerry Radar partnership with Trimble

(00:06:11) BlackBerry Radar's focus on intermodal assets

(00:08:38) Sensor data and utilization

(00:10:13) Theft alerts

(00:14:35) Sustainable lithium metal batteries

(00:20:38) Integrating with Trimble TMT software

(00:23:06) BlackBerry Radar sensors

(00:24:33) Global deployment and customization

(00:28:18) Partnership value for intermodal customers

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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast