Communications Software unites onboard truck technologies.
Press Release Summary:
Enabled by API in g3's software, g3 Services is part of onboard fleet management system, and enables 3rd party providers to share mobile communications and operational data at discretion of fleet customer. Customers can select, install, and benefit from variety of trucking technologies. With g3 Services, PeopleNet can centrally compile data on truck, discern exceptions in predefined limits or critical warnings, and then alert managers in real-time.
Original Press Release:
PeopleNet Launches g3 Services Applications
g3 Services Opens PeopleNet Resources to Unite Onboard Truck Technologies
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - October 29, 2006 - PeopleNet today launched g3 Services, a groundbreaking enhancement to the transportation industry's leading onboard communications and fleet management system. The company also announced its first three applications to be delivered through the g3 Services interface. g3 Services is now available for use by all PeopleNet customers and partners. PeopleNet is the fastest growing provider of intelligent onboard communications and solutions in North America.
g3 Services multiplies the potential of onboard technologies by enabling third-party providers to share the power of PeopleNet's g3 onboard system -- including mobile communications and operational data - at the discretion of the fleet customer. g3 is PeopleNet's flagship transportation and fleet management system, the most advanced and versatile in the industry. g3 Services is enabled by an API (Application Programming Interface) in g3's software.
"g3 Services is a giant step, not just for PeopleNet, but for the future of trucking technology. Going forward, trucks will be equipped with more and more onboard sensors and devices to generate performance and operational information. With g3 Services, PeopleNet is ideally positioned to centrally compile data on a truck, discern exceptions to predefined limits or critical warnings and then alert managers in real time," said PeopleNet's Ron Konezny, chief operating officer. "g3 Services will provide PeopleNet customers the ability to select, install and benefit from a wealth of trucking technologies, including many not yet on the drawing board."
The g3 Services API permits third party applications to access PeopleNet's g3 system and similarly allows g3 to access data from those applications. For example, a security device installed on a truck could be configured to report events in real time using g3 mobile communications. A security device might report an unauthorized door opening, an unauthorized driver or an attempt to change a seal.
The first three integrated applications will be brought to market later this year and into early 2007. They include collision avoidance system integration, remote vehicle management and disablement system integration, and tethered trailer tracking system integration.
PeopleNet tethered trailer tracking will make it possible for fleet operators to be sure a tractor is hooked to the correct trailer; they will also know when a trailer has been dropped and precisely where it can be found. Sensors will enable fleet operators to know if trailer doors are open or closed, if the trailer is empty or loaded, if the tires are properly inflated and more.
Commercial carriers using g3 Services can easily integrate a wealth of technologies from other providers into their essential PeopleNet systems. Private carriers will find even more potential, including technologies specific to core businesses such as fuel, food, clothing, metals, waste -- almost any product or material trucks can haul.
About PeopleNet
PeopleNet, based in suburban Minneapolis, is North America's leading provider of Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems. Its transportation products are used by top truckload, LTL, private, and service fleets in the U.S. and Canada. PeopleNet was the first major technology provider to offer Internet-based communications to the transportation industry 12 years ago and now serves more than 1,000 customers, including several Fortune 500 companies. PeopleNet is on the web at peoplenetonline.com.
For more information contact: Joleen Keenan (952) 227-7245
jkeenan@peoplenetonline.com
