WebTech Wireless of Burnaby, B.C., released a suite of wireless services for
trucking companies including automated driver logs, automated fuel tax reporting, J1708-based reports, driver ID authentication, driver status reporting, and a new data terminal. The company also enhanced its support for multiple polygon geofences. www.webtechwireless.com

Qualcomm is road-testing high-data-rate-over-satellite technology, which the company says will allow customers to send large volumes of data at 10 times the existing rate.

Qualcomm, represented in Canada by Cancom Tracking, says its products will be forward-compatible with the SAE J-1939 global standard on transmission of electronic signals and control information among vehicle components. www.qualcomm.com

PeopleNet will integrate its g2x Wireless Fleet System with the ALK|FleetSuite Condensed Driving Directions module, giving customers the ability to receive driving directions based on their actual vehicle location. The result: fewer out-of-route miles and reduced fuel consumption, the companies say. PeopleNet’s g2x Wireless Fleet System integrates GPS-based location tracking, two-way voice and data communications, and Internet-based fleet management software to provide communication between dispatchers, drivers, and shippers. ALK is the developer of PC*MILER software.

PeopleNet also announced an agreement with TMW Systems to provide automated out-of-route alerts to users of TMW’s dispatch software. When a geographic boundary is crossed, dispatchers are notified with little to no involvement from the driver. The service is available to PeopleNet customers at no additional charge. www.peoplenetonline.com