When asked how much the carrier invested into the devices, a spokeswoman for Orbcomm said it was a “multi-million dollar investment.” Based on the $3 million to $4 million value of 10,000 units, the investment might be more than $36 million. The company is a global provider of machine-to-machine and Internet of Things (IoT)communication equipment and will install its “end-to-end tracking and monitoring” devices in the carrier’s fleets throughout 2017. Hunt is purchasing the devices and sensors from Orbcomm of Rochelle Park., N.J. The Lowell-based carrier hopes to increase operational efficiency and decrease cargo theft and unauthorized use of its equipment, according to a news release. Hunt Transport Services will spend millions of dollars to install GPS tracking devices and load sensors in its more than 90,000-unit intermodal and over-the-road trailer fleets.
