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Firm launcheslaunches OmniTRACS, a satellite-based data communications system fto monitor trucks
Date: Jun 06, 1988
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Featured firm in this article: Qualcomm Inc of San Diego, CA



In August of 1988, the Company launches OmniTRACS, a satellite-based data communications system for the transportation industry that enables truck fleet operators to effectively track and monitor their vehicles in the field. Later this year, Qualcomm receives its first major OmniTRACS order from Schneider National Trucking Company. Qualcomm is still a fledgling company and the order provides it with a much-needed capital infusion.