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In the Truck Load (TL) segment of the trucking industry, successful fleet management is essential to survival. Principles of fleet management include establishing effective financial controls, developing integrated operating system, developing and enhancing real-time communications systems, and managing and motivating human resources. Well-designed, reliable communications systems tie all dimensions of fleet management together. Several companies have entered the mobile satellite system industry. Typically, these systems consist of mobile satellite terminals installed in each truck, space segment and central hub facilities, hub-to-dispatch office software, and communication links. The services offered by each system may vary, depending on the implementation of these components. Most mobile satellite systems provide position determination and two-way messaging between dispatchers and their fleets.