Wabash Acquires TrailerHawk.ai to Enhance Trailers as a Service Offering with Advanced Cargo Security Technology
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) has acquired TrailerHawk.ai, a provider of advanced cargo security and smart access management technologies, to enhance its Trailers as a Service (TaaS) offering. The integration strengthens Wabash's ability to provide logistics providers with improved freight security, visibility, and operational efficiency.
The acquisition brings key benefits including advanced cargo security through smart access management, verified asset chain of custody with actionable insights, and enhanced operational flexibility through seamless TaaS integration. TrailerHawk.ai's Founder and CEO Brett Suma will join Wabash Marketplace to lead the development and scaling of TaaS and TrailerHawk.ai solutions.
This strategic move reinforces Wabash's commitment to merging physical and digital technologies, creating connected ecosystems that improve supply chain efficiency. The company will host a LinkedIn Live virtual event on February 14, 2025, to discuss the acquisition details.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) ha acquisito TrailerHawk.ai, un fornitore di tecnologie avanzate per la sicurezza delle merci e la gestione intelligente degli accessi, per migliorare la sua offerta di Trailers as a Service (TaaS). L'integrazione rafforza la capacità di Wabash di fornire ai fornitori di logistica una maggiore sicurezza delle merci, visibilità e efficienza operativa.
L'acquisizione porta vantaggi chiave, tra cui una sicurezza avanzata delle merci attraverso la gestione intelligente degli accessi, una catena di custodia degli asset verificata con informazioni utili, e una maggiore flessibilità operativa grazie all'integrazione fluida del TaaS. Il fondatore e CEO di TrailerHawk.ai, Brett Suma, si unirà a Wabash Marketplace per guidare lo sviluppo e l'espansione delle soluzioni TaaS e TrailerHawk.ai.
Questa mossa strategica rafforza l'impegno di Wabash a coniugare tecnologie fisiche e digitali, creando ecosistemi connessi che migliorano l'efficienza della catena di approvvigionamento. L'azienda ospiterà un evento virtuale su LinkedIn Live il 14 febbraio 2025 per discutere i dettagli dell'acquisizione.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) ha adquirido TrailerHawk.ai, un proveedor de tecnologías avanzadas de seguridad de carga y gestión de acceso inteligente, para mejorar su oferta de Trailers as a Service (TaaS). La integración fortalece la capacidad de Wabash para proporcionar a los proveedores de logística una mejor seguridad de carga, visibilidad y eficiencia operativa.
La adquisición trae beneficios clave, incluyendo seguridad avanzada de carga a través de la gestión de acceso inteligente, cadena de custodia de activos verificada con información procesable, y mayor flexibilidad operativa a través de una integración fluida de TaaS. Brett Suma, fundador y CEO de TrailerHawk.ai, se unirá a Wabash Marketplace para liderar el desarrollo y la escalabilidad de las soluciones TaaS y TrailerHawk.ai.
Este movimiento estratégico refuerza el compromiso de Wabash de fusionar tecnologías físicas y digitales, creando ecosistemas conectados que mejoran la eficiencia de la cadena de suministro. La empresa organizará un evento virtual en LinkedIn Live el 14 de febrero de 2025 para discutir los detalles de la adquisición.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC)는 TrailerHawk.ai를 인수했습니다. 이는 고급 화물 보안 및 스마트 접근 관리 기술을 제공하여 Trailers as a Service (TaaS) 제공을 강화하기 위함입니다. 이 통합은 Wabash가 물류 제공업체에 향상된 화물 보안, 가시성 및 운영 효율성을 제공할 수 있는 능력을 강화합니다.
이번 인수는 스마트 접근 관리를 통한 고급 화물 보안, 실행 가능한 통찰력과 함께 검증된 자산의 소유권, 그리고 원활한 TaaS 통합을 통한 향상된 운영 유연성 등 주요 이점을 제공합니다. TrailerHawk.ai의 창립자이자 CEO인 Brett Suma는 Wabash Marketplace에 합류하여 TaaS 및 TrailerHawk.ai 솔루션의 개발과 확장을 이끌 것입니다.
이 전략적 움직임은 Wabash가 물리적 기술과 디지털 기술을 통합하여 공급망 효율성을 개선하는 연결된 생태계를 만드는 데 전념하고 있음을 강화합니다. 회사는 2025년 2월 14일에 LinkedIn Live 가상 이벤트를 개최하여 인수 세부 사항을 논의할 예정입니다.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) a acquis TrailerHawk.ai, un fournisseur de technologies avancées pour la sécurité des cargaisons et la gestion intelligente des accès, afin d'améliorer son offre de Trailers as a Service (TaaS). L'intégration renforce la capacité de Wabash à fournir aux prestataires logistiques une meilleure sécurité des cargaisons, visibilité et efficacité opérationnelle.
L'acquisition apporte des avantages clés, notamment une sécurité avancée des cargaisons grâce à la gestion intelligente des accès, une chaîne de garde des actifs vérifiée avec des informations exploitables, et une flexibilité opérationnelle accrue grâce à une intégration fluide du TaaS. Brett Suma, fondateur et PDG de TrailerHawk.ai, rejoindra Wabash Marketplace pour diriger le développement et l'expansion des solutions TaaS et TrailerHawk.ai.
Ce mouvement stratégique renforce l'engagement de Wabash à fusionner les technologies physiques et numériques, créant des écosystèmes connectés qui améliorent l'efficacité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. L'entreprise organisera un événement virtuel sur LinkedIn Live le 14 février 2025 pour discuter des détails de l'acquisition.
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) hat TrailerHawk.ai übernommen, einen Anbieter fortschrittlicher Technologien zur Sicherheit von Fracht und intelligentem Zugangsmanagement, um sein Angebot an Trailers as a Service (TaaS) zu verbessern. Die Integration stärkt die Fähigkeit von Wabash, Logistikdienstleistern verbesserte Fracht-sicherheit, Sichtbarkeit und betriebliche Effizienz zu bieten.
Die Übernahme bringt wesentliche Vorteile mit sich, darunter fortschrittliche Fracht-sicherheit durch intelligentes Zugangsmanagement, eine verifizierte Kette der Verantwortung für Vermögenswerte mit umsetzbaren Erkenntnissen und verbesserte betriebliche Flexibilität durch nahtlose TaaS-Integration. Der Gründer und CEO von TrailerHawk.ai, Brett Suma, wird sich dem Wabash Marketplace anschließen, um die Entwicklung und Skalierung von TaaS- und TrailerHawk.ai-Lösungen zu leiten.
Dieser strategische Schritt bekräftigt das Engagement von Wabash, physische und digitale Technologien zu verbinden und vernetzte Ökosysteme zu schaffen, die die Effizienz der Lieferkette verbessern. Das Unternehmen wird am 14. Februar 2025 eine virtuelle Veranstaltung auf LinkedIn Live veranstalten, um die Einzelheiten der Übernahme zu besprechen.
- Strategic acquisition enhances Wabash's TaaS offering with advanced security technology
- Integration provides new revenue opportunities through nationwide trailer subscription services
- Acquisition brings valuable expertise with TrailerHawk.ai's CEO joining Wabash's leadership
- Strengthens Wabash's market position in digital logistics solutions
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This strategic acquisition marks a significant advancement in Wabash's digital transformation journey, particularly strengthening its Trailers as a Service (TaaS) offering. The integration of TrailerHawk.ai's technology addresses critical industry pain points around cargo security and visibility, potentially creating substantial recurring revenue opportunities through the subscription-based TaaS model.
The deal's strategic value lies in three key areas:
- Enhanced revenue potential through value-added security features that can command premium pricing in the TaaS subscription model
- Operational synergies through the integration of TrailerHawk.ai's technology with the Wabash Marketplace platform
- Competitive differentiation in the growing smart trailer solutions market
The acquisition particularly strengthens Wabash's position in the logistics technology sector by addressing the increasing demand for secure, transparent freight movement. The addition of verified asset chain of custody and smart access management capabilities could significantly reduce cargo theft risks and insurance costs for customers, creating tangible ROI for subscribers.
The onboarding of TrailerHawk.ai's CEO Brett Suma to lead development efforts suggests a strong focus on product integration and scaling. His experience as a former customer provides valuable insights for future platform development and customer acquisition strategies. This expertise could accelerate the adoption of Wabash's TaaS offering among logistics providers, potentially leading to faster market penetration and revenue growth.
This acquisition brings TrailerHawk.ai Founder and CEO Brett Suma to Wabash to lead the development and scaling of innovative solutions tailored to logistics providers
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a premier provider of diverse solutions that optimize customers’ end-to-end supply chains across transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, today announced the acquisition of TrailerHawk.ai, a provider of advanced cargo security and smart access management technologies. This move strengthens Wabash’s Trailers as a Service (TaaS)℠ offering, empowering logistics providers to achieve greater freight security, visibility and operational efficiency.
TaaS enables logistics providers to grow revenue streams through a nationwide, flexible trailer subscription including on-demand trailer pools, national maintenance support and actionable data insights powered by the Wabash Marketplace platform.
“By integrating TrailerHawk.ai’s technology into our TaaS program, we’re offering logistics providers a unique advantage—superior cargo security, real-time visibility and data-driven insights that help protect assets and streamline operations,” said Mike Pettit, chief growth officer at Wabash. “This acquisition underscores our commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions that address today’s most pressing logistics challenges.”
TrailerHawk.ai’s tools directly address the increasing demand for secure, transparent and efficient freight movement. With these innovations, Wabash customers gain:
- Advanced Cargo Security: Smart access management ensures freight integrity throughout its lifecycle.
- Verified Asset Chain of Custody: Actionable insights provide confidence and clarity for every shipment.
- Operational Flexibility: Seamless integration into TaaS helps customers adapt quickly to industry shifts and scale efficiently.
As part of the acquisition, TrailerHawk.ai Founder and CEO Brett Suma will join Wabash Marketplace to lead the ongoing development and scaling of the TaaS and TrailerHawk.ai solutions tailored to logistics providers. Suma’s deep understanding of the logistics industry positions him uniquely to refine and expand Wabash’s offerings for 3PLs, carriers and shippers.
“Having experienced Wabash’s TaaS platform as a customer, I’ve seen its ability to transform logistics operations,” said Suma. “I’m thrilled to join the Wabash team to continue innovating and delivering smarter, more secure solutions for the industry. By helping logistics providers streamline operations and protect assets, we’re creating solutions that deliver immediate and long-term benefits.”
This acquisition reinforces Wabash’s commitment to merging physical and digital technologies, creating connected ecosystems that drive efficiency and reliability across the supply chain. The integration of TrailerHawk.ai accelerates Wabash’s ability to reshape how freight moves across North America and deliver on its purpose of Changing How the World Reaches You®.
“We’re investing in the tools and technologies our customers need to succeed in any demand environment,” added Pettit. “With Brett’s leadership and the advanced capabilities of TrailerHawk.ai, we’re building smarter, more secure, and connected solutions to drive efficiency, transparency and reliability across the supply chain.”
Join Wabash and Brett Suma for a LinkedIn Live virtual event to learn more about the TrailerHawk.ai acquisition on February 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. Register now on LinkedIn.com.
Learn more about TaaS at marketplace.onewabash.com/trailers-as-a-service.
Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You®
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is a premier provider of diverse solutions that optimize supply chains across transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, Wabash combines physical and digital technologies with a connected ecosystem of partners to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services an extensive range of products supporting first-to-final mile operations, including van trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, truck bodies, structural composites and more. By enabling businesses to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow, Wabash is Changing How the World Reaches You®. Learn more at onewabash.com.
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