United Pallet Network (UPN) announces the launch of SmartTRAK, its bespoke new cutting-edge pallet freight tracking tool which enables users to follow their delivery second by second in real time. SmartTRAK integrates advanced live tracking, dynamic planning tools, and real-time performance monitoring to ensure that all UPN shipments are managed with absolute precision at every stage of their journey.

UPN Clients can now follow their pallet freight delivery second by second via an interactive map which gives clear real time visualisation delivery status and drop number.

They will benefit from complete control every step of the way by knowing precisely when each shipment will arrive, reducing guesswork and enabling seamless coordination.

“The introduction of SmartTRAK confirms UPN’s ongoing commitment to service excellence and evolution of industry standards”, said UPN Managing Director – David Brown,

Users know precisely when each shipment will arrive, reducing guesswork and enabling seamless coordination

At the core of SmartTRAK is an advanced, bespoke algorithm that generates automatic 2-hour ETA windows during planning. These ETAs are continuously refined in real-time using vehicle location updates, current traffic conditions, time required for each delivery, and scheduled driver breaks.

"With the launch of SmartTRAK, UPN Service users enjoy complete control over their logistics, with accurate, real-time insights at their fingertips,” commented Joel Miller, UPN’s Director of Information Technology,

UPN leverages state-of-the-art technology with SmartTRAK, to provide significant advantages to clients. By using the latest technology, the SmartTRAK system:

• Continuously updates delivery ETAs based on real-time driver progress and location.
• Highlights potential issues such as early or late arrivals with intuitive colour-coded alerts.
• Displays live tracking on an interactive map, ensuring complete visibility of every shipment

SmartTRAK is an innovative palletised freight tracking system, providing benefits that empower businesses with unparalleled control over their logistics operations.

By homing in on the company’s distinct point of difference within the sector in terms of its bespoke IT support systems and infrastructure, and its quality driven focus on service excellence, UPN has established a unique position in the Pallet Network Sector with its “Unique IQ” initiative.

From April 2024, United Pallet Network went Carbon Neutral. All palletised freight deliveries handled by its members across its UK wide partner network are now undertaken on a Carbon Neutral basis. In a first for the Sector Carbon Neutral Britain provide UPN with full Carbon Neutral Certification for every Member, certifying all UPN deliveries as Carbon Neutral.

Established in 2001, UPN has grown strongly and steadily into a high quality palletised freight distribution network. Focussed on growth through member success UPN currently have over 100 members covering the whole of the UK, and European partners providing coverage throughout 26 countries.