Grote Unveils 4SEE Trailer Camera System at Orlando Event

Madison, Indiana-based lighting technology company Grote Industries recently introduced its 4SEE Smart Trailer Camera System during the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council in Orlando, Florida.

In a collaboration with Michigan-based electric system manufacturer Stoneridge, the new system improves safety for fleets and drivers.

The system uses Stoneridge’s Mirroreye technology and connects through a standard J560 7-way connector and needs no additional front to rear wiring. It provides real-time video from the rear and sides of the trailer to the cab.

"This camera solution utilizes the existing tractor-trailer connector, providing fleets and drivers with the speed and reliability of a wired connection through innovation, not additional wiring," said Stoneridge President and CEO Jim Zizelman.

"We've leveraged Stoneridge's long history of designing and manufacturing OEM-grade vision systems and Grote's expertise in trailer technology to open the door to next-generation commercial vehicle safety solutions," added Zizelman.

4SEE technology allows for linking to local radar systems to alert drivers to dangers such as obstacles and vehicles in the path of a backing truck or in blind spots when changing lanes.

The system connects all modules on the trailer through the 4SEE Digital Harness, enabling a hardwired connection to all smart components on a trailer. Component data is then transmitted to a single connection point, the 4SEE nose box, which communicates with the driver, the 4SEE data cloud, and to a telematics provider.

"At Grote Industries, we are committed to making the world safer through connected visibility," said Grote Industries President and CEO Dominic Grote.

"Since 4SEE's announcement, several major fleets have committed and completed installations of the 4SEE Smart Trailer System, and we have now completed over 1 million miles since we began testing. Through this testing, we continue to see just how paramount it is for fleet operators to have this data and technology. This critical safety system can make a difference in the trucking industry and help save lives," concluded Grote.