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A communication system for transmitting messages includes a mobile private communication system. The mobile private communication system has a mobile terminal disposed in each of a plurality of trucks, the mobile terminal having a transceiver, an electronic control unit in communication with the tra

A communication system for transmitting messages includes a mobile private communication system. The mobile private communication system has a mobile terminal disposed in each of a plurality of trucks, the mobile terminal having a transceiver, an electronic control unit in communication with the transceiver, and a display in communication with the electronic control unit for displaying the messages. A satellite transmits the messages to the mobile terminal, and a satellite dish transmits the messages to the satellite. A satellite hub converts the messages to a satellite transmittable form. An interface is provided, having a local management system for adjusting an account for each of the messages being transmitted to the mobile terminal, and further for ensuring that the account has a sufficient balance prior to transmitting messages to the mobile terminal. The interface also has a voice response unit for creating messages, and a telephone interface system for receiving operator input and selecting one of the messages in response to the operator input. A public communication system, including a public telephone system having telephones connected to a telephone network interface, transmits the operator input to the telephone system.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for sending a selected message from an authorized user to a mobile terminal in a truck, comprising:a public communication system having a telephone for inputting an identification number associated with the mobile terminal,an interface for receiving the identific

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for sending a selected message from an authorized user to a mobile terminal in a truck, comprising:a public communication system having a telephone for inputting an identification number associated with the mobile terminal,an interface for receiving the identification number,means for checking the identification number against a list of valid identification numbers,means for presenting a menu of messages as speech on the telephone,the telephone for further selecting one of the messages in response to input from the authorized user,means for adjusting an account associated with the identification number,means for converting the selected message to a satellite communication format,means for transmitting the converted selected message to a satellite,means for relaying the converted selected message from the satellite to the mobile terminal, andmeans for displaying the converted selected message as text on the mobile terminal.