Author Archives: Sarah O'Neill
About Sarah O'Neill
Xata's Google ProfileTake Me to the XUE—Xata User Event Registration Giveaway
May 15, 2012
In this day and age, eking a living out of the trucking business can be a tall order, but some are not only getting by, they’re growing. We’ll show you how—and for one insightful Xata customer, we’ll foot the bill. … Continue reading
Lock Down Your Data: LastPass password manager
April 27, 2012
password, 123456, qwerty, monkey and letmein—these represent some of the most frequently used passwords around. And, let’s face it—these common, insecure passwords are a little like waving a red flag at a bull (though it’s not “Ole’!” you’ll be shouting … Continue reading
Green Living Tips and Tricks for Truckers
April 20, 2012
Earth Day is just around the corner and we’re all being peppered with the same old (though valuable!) messages. Recycle your aluminum cans. Reduce your speed for better gas mileage. Turn the lights off when you leave a room. These … Continue reading
Driver Retention: Apply a turnover tourniquet in 6 easy steps
April 13, 2012
On Wednesday, ATA reported the driver turnover rate for small truckload firms was enough to make you blanche—55%. Think that’s bad? Large truckload firms were cycling through their drivers at a head-spinning, stomach-churning 88%! With the cost of recruiting and … Continue reading
High Stakes Cargo Theft: Asset tracking helps nab the bad guy
April 5, 2012
A truck driver on the lam. Police officers giving chase. High-tech wizardry. This isn’t just the stuff of action films. On Tuesday, a XataNet customer’s truck went missing. And the driver, believing he had disabled the system, covered a lot … Continue reading
EOBRs: Pepto-Bismol-free profitability
March 30, 2012
Soaring gas prices. CSA regulations. Hours-of-service rule changes. If the complexity of operating a profitable trucking company in this day and age has you considering a Pepto-Bismol IV drip, you’re not alone. You need to find intelligent ways to cut … Continue reading
Trucker Weather Watch: Become a National Weather Service spotter
March 21, 2012
It’s springtime. As the world around us springs back to life—the songbirds return and flowers push their way up through the soil—we must always be mindful of spring weather’s fickle nature. Because if this season’s rash of tornadoes reminds us … Continue reading
US Senate Passes Jason’s Law
March 14, 2012
Three years ago, Jason Rivenburg pulled his rig into an abandoned gas station parking lot, while he waited for his next stop to open for delivery. He believed he was safe—sadly, he was not. On March 5th, Jason was murdered … Continue reading
