The CES KBD-98 provides the driver with a capability to enter free form text messages which are then displayed on the TRK-240 display terminal. Once reviewed the driver simply presses send to transmit the information to the dispatch center. While CES does not encourage a large amount of data entry from a mobile environment, the KBD-98 provides the driver with a ruggedized, backlit keyboard in QWERTY style which is very easy to use.