Temperature monitoring for cold-chain fleets
Live reefer and cargo temperature inside Autonemo VMS Pro — sensor feed on the fleet map, min/max alerts, door-open correlation, geofenced stop proof, and trip-level temperature logs for ice cream, pharma, fish, and FMCG distribution in Bangladesh.
Use cases
- Refrigerated van beat delivery with dealer stop proof and temperature log at each drop.
- Pharma and vaccine distribution needing excursion report for QA and client audit.
- Ice cream and dairy routes where returns follow “late delivery” disputes without timeline.
- Multi-depot cold-chain with control room board for vans out of temperature band.
- Fish and perishable runs with SMS alert when reefer idles at non-customer location.
- Client or donor audit pack — map, stops, and temperature chart on one trip export.
Why you need this
- Paper temperature sheets are filled after the trip — not trusted in product loss disputes.
- GPS shows the route but not whether cargo stayed in range during door-open unload.
- Billing from driver order book without stop proof creates invoice gaps and return rows.
- Supervisors learn about spoilage at day-end — not when reroute could save the load.
- Separate sensor portal and VMS trip desk mean two systems and no single trip ID.
- Compliance teams need min/max graph tied to movement — not a photo of a thermometer.
Key modules
Typical workflows
- Depot load → pre-cool reading → beat plan publish → live temp + GPS → dealer geofence arrival → stop duration log → trip close → invoice from confirmed stops → audit export.
- Excursion alert → supervisor SMS → driver callback → QA hold workflow → client notification with trip graph.
- Sensor offline → block trip complete → workshop or device swap → resume route with new probe linked to unit.
- Return dispute → shared trip timeline with temperature curve and stop sequence → credit note decision.
Live temperature dashboard & sensor feed
See cabin, cargo, and reefer temperature on the same screen as GPS — min/max bands, door-open events, and last reading per vehicle.
Live sensor feed
BLE, wired probe, or telematics temperature channel — updated on the fleet map and trip record.
Min / max bands
Set safe range for ice cream, pharma, or produce — graph shows excursions inside the trip timeline.
Door-open correlation
Temperature spike paired with door sensor or stop duration — not guessed from driver report.
Reefer unit status
Engine-on, set-point, and return-air reading where hardware supports cold-chain telematics.
Trip playback
Replay route and temperature curve together for client, QA, or insurance review.
Control room board
Depot desk sees all vans in lane — who is in range, who needs callback before product spoils.
Alerts — high temp, offline probe & excursion
SMS and dashboard alerts when cargo goes out of range, sensor stops reporting, or reefer idles too long at a non-customer stop.
High / low temperature
Instant notify to supervisor and depot when reading crosses configured threshold.
Excursion duration
Alert only after X minutes out of band — reduce false alarms on door open at delivery.
Sensor offline
Probe disconnected or device silent — treat as compliance risk before trip close.
Unplanned stop
Extended stop with warming trend flagged for security and product loss review.
SMS to driver & desk
Driver callback and depot reroute when cold-chain SLA is at risk.
QA escalation
Critical excursion opens exception workflow — hold stock, photo, and manager sign-off.
Cold-chain trip with stop & temperature proof
Beat plan, geofenced dealer stops, and temperature log on one trip ID — bill and dispute from verified data, not driver paper.
Load & pre-cool check
Trip start captures set-point and initial reading before van leaves depot.
Planned stop sequence
Beat template lists outlets — arrival only counts inside geofence.
Stop duration & door
Time at dealer paired with temperature trend during unload.
Exception on mismatch
Invoiced stop without GPS arrival or with excursion blocks day-end close.
Trip close & log export
Temperature chart and stop list attached for accounts and client audit.
Industries & VMS modules connected
Temperature monitoring sits inside Autonemo VMS Pro — linked to trips, fleet GPS, alerts, billing, and compliance for Bangladesh cold-chain operators.
Ice cream & FMCG
Dealer beat, return handling, and day-close stop-invoice match.
Pharma & vaccine
Chain-of-custody log with excursion report for QA and distributor audit.
Fish & perishable
Time-sensitive routes with live board for late van reroute.
Trip desk
Assign route, driver, and sensor-equipped unit on one commercial trip.
Billing sync
Invoice lines from confirmed stops — not verbal beat changes.
Compliance export
Donor, client, or internal audit pack with map snapshot and temp graph.