PressurePro & PeopleNet Partner to Bring Market Integrated Tire Pressure Monitoring Capabilities

Online, April 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Harrisonville, MO and Minneapolis, MN: April 14, 2010 - Advantage PressurePro, provider of the market leading PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring products and technology today announced their partnership with PeopleNet, leading providers of Internet-based onboard computing and mobile communications systems for the transportation industry. The partnership enables PeopleNet to integrate PressurePro's advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring capabilities with its legacy systems beginning with its BLUTM in-cab PC.

PeopleNet's Vice President of Integration Randy Boyles explained, "As the first PeopleNet system with fully integrated Tire Pressure Monitoring, the BLU in-cab PC will provide fleets with yet another tool for optimizing vehicle performance efficiency with greater MPG, improved safety and lower maintenance costs. Partnerships with leaders in complimentary technologies help us provide our customers with an increasingly comprehensive array of tools they need for minimizing cost drivers across their businesses."

Utilizing the PLC network for communication between the trailer and tractor, this integration will add Tire Pressure Monitoring to PeopleNet's existing capabilities which include tracking, electronic onboard recording, vehicle and driver performance management, automated driver workflow, electronic hours of service and more. In addition, it will add trailer management capabilities. The enhancement will be available by the end of the second quarter.

"PeopleNet not only remains the leading mobile communications and onboard computing provider, they are consistently known for their customer-driven innovation and leading edge technology," stated Phillip Zaroor, President and CEO of PressurePro. "As pioneers of TPMS we couldn't be happier to begin working with PeopleNet to add new capabilities, including top-of-the-line Tire Pressure Monitoring, to their already advanced line of products."