MINNEAPOLIS, November 23, 2011 – PeopleNet, a leading provider of innovative and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems for effective fleet management, today announced that 12-year technology sales veteran Jeffrey Duffy is a new account manager for the company’s Northeast region. Vice President of Sales Garland Jackson said, “Jeff has a consistently successful track record in client relations and business development with companies in our industry. He understands the operational and regulatory challenges facing fleets today.” 

Duffy, a Minnesota native, has held a number of business development positions with these firms, which have earned him numerous awards as a top producer. He will be based at the PeopleNet headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn. He said, “It’s a pleasure to be representing a company known for its leadership in innovation. PeopleNet has the tools to help fleets operate more efficiently and safely, and comply with changing regulations.”

About PeopleNet
PeopleNet is exclusively focused on providing innovative Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems to improve North America’s trucking industry’s fleet management. Its products are used by nearly 1,500 truckload, LTL, private, and service fleets in the United States and Canada, including several Fortune 500 companies. Reputed for its customer-driven technological innovation, unparalleled flexibility, and proactive customer care, PeopleNet was the first major technology provider to offer Internet-based communications to the transportation industry 15 years ago. Since then, the company has aggressively developed new products that continue to improve fleet management. Industry recognition of the company’s leadership includes: Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award, Inbound Logistics Top 100 Award; Food Logistics’ 100 Top Technology Solutions and Service Providers; Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Award; and M2M Value Chain Award. PeopleNet is part of Trimble’s^® (NASDAQ: TRMB) international Transportation and Logistics division. For more information about PeopleNet and its products, call (888) 346-3486, or visit www.peoplenetonline.com.