PeopleNet now anchors Trimble’s Global Transportation & Logistics business unit. Konezny will lead this unit, which has a presence in Europe and India; he also plans to expand PeopleNet into Mexico. The acquisition provides continuity insurance to PeopleNet’s customers and employees, while Trimble’s acquisition of a debt-free company provides accretive financial results.

Aaron Huff is Senior Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal.

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