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technology Up to two times the drum and lining life. One download to get the full story. PeopleNet delivers alt-fuel reporting, partners with ALK P eopleNet, a provider of integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems, announced that it now is delivering engine reporting for compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas vehicles. Fleets running traditional diesel- PeopleNet expanded options for helping customers accelerate custom application development and secure software maintenance on its Blu and Tablet platforms with the BluLink Software Development Kit. powered vehicles and alternative fuel-powered vehicles can accurately compare fuel use and efficiency as PeopleNet translates the data set of pounds of compressed or liquid gas to diesel equivalent gallons. "Rising fuel costs and the trucking industry's commitment to ecology have FM+B Extended Life Drums Fully Machined & Balanced FM+B drums have both the inside SM and outside diameter precision machined for uniform thickness, resulting in up to two times the drum and lining life of conventional cast drums. vibration To download your copy of the OTR FM+B technical flyer, visit www.OTRBrake.com and click on the FM+B icon. ® SM prompted more fleets to consider purchasing trucks that use natural gas as a more cost-effective, greener and quieter alternative to traditional diesel," says Ron Konezny, PeopleNet chief executive officer. "By adding a vehicle management reporting capabil- ity that translates gas into comparable diesel consumption, we've given fleet managers a tool that easily compares performance and forecasts savings." PeopleNet also announced that its NaviGo In-Cab Navigation (NaviGo 4.0) now helps drivers create routes and get back on route quickly by calculating reroutes local- ly on the onboard computer. The company has partnered with ALK Technologies, a provider of geologistics and navigation software, to power its In-Cab Navigation application. ALK offers CoPilot Truck designed to provide an intuitive interface with spoken turn-by-turn directions and nondistracting guidance displays. PeopleNet also expanded options for helping customers accelerate custom applica- tion development and secure software maintenance on its Blu and Tablet platforms with the BluLink Software Development Kit. Q QUALCOMM TEAMS WITH INSTALLERNET TO SUPPORT MCP50 ualcomm Inc., a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies, and InstallerNet Inc., an electronics installation provider, announced a strategic installation program to make it easier for commercial fleets to adopt Qualcomm's Mobile Computing Platform 50 using InstallerNet's Nationwide Fleet Installation Program. "By teaming up with InstallerNet, we can now offer our customers access to a nation- wide network of highly-trained and certified service providers to quickly and cost- effectively install the MCP50 on their trucks, wherever they may be, president of sales, services and marketing for Qualcomm Enterprise Services. The collaboration between Qualcomm and InstallerNet adds about 1,100 fleet instal- lation technicians to expand the footprint of Qualcomm's existing coverage, offering fleets access to local installation and service resources and minimizing travel expenses. "By combining the value of our nationwide installation solution and network of ex- 40 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | JUNE 2012 perts with Qualcomm's industry-proven integrated mobile fleet management solutions, we introduce new agility to the marketplace, and together, we can deliver maximum flexibility – at an affordable price – to fleets of all sizes, chief operating officer. " says Bill Erdman, InstallerNet's " says Norm Ellis, vice Write 237 on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info