# PeopleNet

> PeopleNet is a Minnesota-born fleet technology business combining onboard computers, communications and web software for trucking operations. Its tools cover driver logs, vehicle visibility, messaging, diagnostics and video safety. Acquired by Trimble in 2011 and rebranded under Trimble Transportation Mobility, its telematics business became part of Platform Science in February 2025.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Minnetonka, United States
- **Founders:** Ron Konezny (Co-founder; former CEO, COO, CFO and CTO)
- **Products:** PeopleNet Fleet Manager (PFM), eDriver Logs, PeopleNet Mobile Gateway, PeopleNet ConnectedFleet, Video Intelligence
- **Notable:** Early major provider of Internet-based onboard computing and mobile communications for transportation., More than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian fleets reported in March 2015., Kenworth remote diagnostics integration announced in 2015.

## Products & services

- **PeopleNet Fleet Manager (PFM)** — Web portal for fleet operations and driver-related services; its login page offers ELD Driver Portal and PFM Driver Center access.
- **eDriver Logs** — Electronic hours-of-service logging integrated with the fleet technology system.
- **PeopleNet Mobile Gateway** — Onboard communications gateway used to connect vehicles with cloud services and remote diagnostics.
- **PeopleNet ConnectedFleet** — Platform joining drivers, onboard devices, equipment, communications and analytics; LTE availability was announced in 2017.
- **Video Intelligence** — Truck-focused video safety system integrating forward, side and rear views with vehicle and driver information; beta testing was announced for 2015.
- **PeopleNet ConnectedDriver** — Mobile companion app for fleet messages and driver information; historical releases added duty-status views and roadside inspection information.

## Achievements

- Early major provider of Internet-based onboard computing and mobile communications for transportation.
- More than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian fleets reported in March 2015.
- Kenworth remote diagnostics integration announced in 2015.
- LTE coverage in the United States, Canada and Mexico announced in March 2017.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Platform Science completed its acquisition of Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units on February 10; Trimble became a shareholder and received a board seat.
- **2026-10** — At research time, pfmlogin.com still presents PeopleNet Fleet Manager; Platform Science labels former Trimble Mobility support customers PS Plus.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pfmlogin.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplenetonline/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/peoplenetonline

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