ACS, PeopleNet combine for in-cab scanning solutions

June 10, 2009
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and PeopleNet announced that the companies have created a partnership to offer new mobile in-cab scanning solutions for fleets and drivers on the PeopleNet BLU platform

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and PeopleNet announced that the companies have created a partnership to offer new mobile in-cab scanning solutions for fleets and drivers on the PeopleNet BLU platform.

PeopleNet provides Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems for fleet management while ACS provides scanning and document delivery services to the truckload market that are designed to deliver trip documents within minutes.

"This partnership is a natural with ACS’ business process improvement solutions, which complement PeopleNet's profit-driving operational applications and industry-leading mobile communications," said Bridget Wahlstrom, product manager for PeopleNet. "The combination offers fleets an additional way to reduce operating costs and improve fleet productivity through in-cab scanning solutions."

"Our innovative mobile solutions are the perfect fit for the powerful PeopleNet BLU platform,” said Kelley Walkup, division vice president and general manager for ACS Expedited Solutions. “ACS is taking another step in making life easier for drivers and fleets by providing new solutions through a well-established platform like PeopleNet BLU."

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