USE CASE · CONTACTLESS

Run your rental business 24/7 — without being there.

Enable contactless pickup and return with smart locks, identity verification, and automated workflows. Your customers rent on their schedule.

Equipment trailer with winch on a sunlit yard
app.trailerbase.io/smart-locks
Smart Locks
New access code
Overview
Access codes
Locks
Events
Active4Upcoming2Expired9
Active
Pickup code
James Carter· 22ft Equipment
4 8 2 7
Valid
Apr 29 · 5:00 AM
Expires
Apr 30 · 5:00 PM
Yard Padlock 04
Upcoming
Pickup code
Maria Lopez· 16ft Utility
• • • •
Valid
May 2 · 8:00 AM
Expires
May 3 · 6:00 PM
Keybox A
Smart Locks · Access codes
SMART LOCKS

Renters unlock the trailer with a one-time code.

Per-rental codes are generated automatically through our smart-lock integration (Seam — works with igloohome, August, Yale, and more) the moment a booking is confirmed. Codes are time-bound to the rental window and expire on their own — no app to install, no key to hand off, nothing for a staff member to do.

Compatibility

Works with the smart locks you already use

Connect any supported lock through our Seam integration — no per-brand setup.

app.trailerbase.io/reservations/B-2841
JC
James Carter
Booking #B-2841 · [email protected]
Verified
Driver's license
Selfie
Contract.pdf
ID verified
TX DL · expires 2029
Selfie matched
99.7% confidence
Contract signed
Apr 28, 9:11 AM
Renter verification · pre-pickup
IDENTITY VERIFIED

No human in the loop, no compromises.

The renter onboarding flow handles DL upload, selfie verification, and contract signing before pickup is unlocked. By the time the access code goes live, every check that used to require a counter conversation is already done.

9:41
Your rental
#B-2841Pickup ready
22ft Equipment Trailer
Apr 29 · 5:00 AM — Apr 30 · 5:00 PM
Access code
4 8 2 7
Unlocks at 5:00 AM tomorrow
Open pickup directions
Renter portal · mobile
24/7 ACCESS

They book at 11 PM and pick up at 6 AM.

The booking-to-pickup flow is entirely customer-driven. Renters book on their phone, complete verification, sign the contract, and receive a code that activates at the start of their window — without you ever touching the dashboard.

60%

fewer staff hours per rental in contactless mode.

Industry expectation for fully self-serve pickup-and-return flows
WHAT YOU NEED

Two tiers, one outcome.

Software ships with TrailerBase. Hardware is a one-time purchase per pickup point.

What ships with TrailerBase
Identity verification
DL capture, selfie match, and document checks before pickup is unlocked.
Automated contracts & e-signatures
Rental agreements generated per booking and signed on the renter’s phone.
Renter portal
A self-serve portal for the access code, pickup directions, and return checklist.
Stripe payment processing
Cards, ACH, and deposits handled end-to-end with automatic dispute support.
Photo inspection workflow
Pre-pickup and post-return photo capture, timestamped to the rental record.
Hardware (one-time purchase)
Smart padlock or keybox
Operates offline — codes are pre-generated per booking, so no Wi-Fi is needed at the lot.
Optional weatherproof signage
Pickup-point signage with a QR code that deep-links to the renter portal.
From the field
My yard ran 18 contactless rentals last weekend. I was at my kid’s soccer tournament the whole time.
Operator, central Texas trailer yard
14 trailers, contactless since 2025
FAQ

Common questions.

What if my lot has no WiFi?

Supported offline smart locks pre-generate codes when the booking is created, so the lock never needs an internet connection at the pickup location.

What about late returns?

Codes auto-expire at the end of the rental window with a configurable grace period. New codes can be issued from the dashboard in two clicks if a renter requests an extension.

Smart lock battery — how often does it die?

Annual battery life on a typical smart padlock under normal use, with low-battery alerts at 20% and 10% so you can swap before it matters. A physical backup key is always recommended as a failsafe.

What if a renter can’t get in?

Renters call a 24/7 support line that can issue a manual code override directly to their phone. The dashboard also surfaces a one-click override for operators monitoring after-hours pickups.

What’s the total hardware cost to start?

Just a one-time hardware purchase per pickup point — typically a smart padlock or keybox, plus optional weatherproof signage with a QR code. There are no recurring hardware fees; pricing varies by the lock model you choose.

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