HiRail suspension, Repair & Railway Accounts · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Connect the equipment to the working vehicle

Connected equipment. A considered installation.

Railway work increasingly depends on connected equipment in the cab and on the truck. We support installation of suitable IoT devices, connectivity hardware and digital safety equipment, with the device, mounting and power requirements agreed first.

Rear quarter view of a white HiRail pickup with its rear rail guide assembly, work lights and metal rack.
Connected equipment planning. Vehicle layout and power requirements are reviewed before device installation.

This service covers the agreed hardware installation. Network coverage, device subscriptions and operational approvals are confirmed with the responsible provider. Eligible smaller HiRail operators can discuss our separate free fleet system account offer.

A connected vehicle project

Start with the project.

  • Fleet supplied IoT equipment needs fitting
  • Connectivity hardware needs mounting and power
  • A digital safety device needs a vehicle installation
  • A new service body changes device or cable locations
  • Installation must fit the fleet’s equipment requirements
Hardware installation support

What we can review.

  • Device and vehicle compatibility review
  • Agreed hardware mounting and power preparation
  • Cable routing and connection work within scope
  • Basic installation checks using the supplied requirements
  • Handover of the agreed hardware installation details
Service process

From the installation plan to an agreed scope.

Vehicle configuration, access and the requested work are reviewed before the next stage is confirmed.

  1. 01

    Share the device model, intended use and fleet requirements

  2. 02

    Confirm equipment instructions, permissions and vehicle compatibility

  3. 03

    Install the agreed hardware and electrical connections

  4. 04

    Review installation checks and customer configuration responsibilities

Inside the shop

The details behind the work.

Rear corner of a white HiRail pickup with a bed rack, step bars and rear rail wheels.
A digital multimeter connected to a truck battery reads 11.32 volts during electrical testing.
Rear quarter view of a white crew cab pickup showing the rear rail guide wheels and work lights.
Helpful answers

Questions about this service.

Direct answers help confirm whether the unit and requested work belong at Standard HiRail.

Can Standard install IoT and connectivity devices on HiRail vehicles?

We provide installation support for suitable equipment after checking the device, vehicle, mounting, power and customer requirements.

Does digital safety equipment replace railway operating procedures?

No. Added equipment must be used within its approved purpose. Installation does not replace railway procedures, operator responsibilities or required safety systems.

Do you manage the fleet’s software and mobile subscriptions?

Device subscriptions and specialist software configuration are arranged separately. Eligible operators with fewer than 50 HiRail vehicles who need a fleet system can ask our account team about a free Standard HiRail fleet management account.

Start with the unit

Talk through the unit and the installation plan.

Have the unit number, year, make, model and a short description ready. We will confirm whether the vehicle and requested work fit our current service scope.