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By coupling a Personal Computer to process 1/0 hardware and adding realtime multitasking software, a low cost automated data acquisition and control system can be assembled. This paper describes such a system built in a 19 inch rack on wheels which has been used for diesel engine testing. The system is readily reprogrammable to customize the function of the system to the job at hand.

Modern trucking companies are finding mobile data communication to be significant for operating fleets cost effectively in a competitive environment. Today's systems pass both business data and vehicle technical data between the vehicle and the business office. The communications companies which created these innovations have done so with proprietary designs, as, of course, is necessary when new technology is developed. However, as the diversity of applications expands and the market matures, the need for standards becomes apparent. In this paper we will outline standards being considered by The Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Association to allow interoperability between onboard electronics, mobile communication systems, and office software applications.