Aether makes deal with Minnesota carrier

    Oct. 28, 2002
    Aether Systems Inc. announced today that truckload carrier J&R Schugel Trucking Inc. has switched its entire fleet to the Aether MobileMax system for wireless vehicle tracking and messaging. New Ulm, MN-based J&R Schugel has a fleet of about 600 tractors and 850 trailers. The MobileMax system transmits dispatch and data messages and GPS position reports, and provides data on state-line crossings,
    Aether Systems Inc. announced today that truckload carrier J&R Schugel Trucking Inc. has switched its entire fleet to the Aether MobileMax system for wireless vehicle tracking and messaging.

    New Ulm, MN-based J&R Schugel has a fleet of about 600 tractors and 850 trailers.

    The MobileMax system transmits dispatch and data messages and GPS position reports, and provides data on state-line crossings, vehicle fault codes and driver performance.

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