http://www.xata.com/blog News on EOBR, CSA, HOS and other trucking industry news: We are Road Science Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/oil-field-exemption/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/oil-field-exemption/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 12:41:57 +0000 Ben Barnhart http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2757 Recently we talked about the Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service) BASIC and the complicated rule regarding mandatory rest times. We didn’t focus a lot of attention on one of the exceptions to the Hours-of-Service rule known as the oil field exemption, but … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/oil-field-exemption/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xue-registration-giveaway/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xue-registration-giveaway/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:13 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2740 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xue-registration-giveaway/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/smartphone-review/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/smartphone-review/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 13:40:35 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2734 CTIA may have just wrapped up, but the good news just keeps coming with even more phones certified to work seamlessly with Xata Turnpike. We’ve already reviewed Samsung’s Galaxy Note (a “phablet”), as well as a roundup of some new, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/smartphone-review/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-review/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-review/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:32:41 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2717 Here at CTIA in New Orleans, we’re announcing a whole slate of new tablets that are now compatible with Xata Turnpike. We’ve pioneered the notion of “device-friendly” with our fleet management solutions, and the availability of Xata Turnpike on these … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-review/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/samsung-galaxy-note/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/samsung-galaxy-note/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 15:32:39 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2704 As part of our commitment to providing the most “device-friendly” fleet management solutions, Xata announced today at CTIA in New Orleans that we’ve added Samsung’s Galaxy Note to our growing list of mobile devices certified to work with Xata Turnpike. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/samsung-galaxy-note/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fitness-basic/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fitness-basic/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:25 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2692 When I say “driver fitness” you might imagine a truck-stop parking lot filled with hundreds of big-rig drivers on yoga mats executing a perfect cobra pose as the sun eclipses the horizon. Or maybe that’s just me. I’ve been told … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fitness-basic/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/charity-golf-scramble/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/charity-golf-scramble/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 15:03:29 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2683 FORE! It’s starting to feel like summer, and you know what that means—golfing galore. Quality Distribution, a Xata Turnpike customer, hosted their first annual Charity Golf Scramble in Tampa, Florida—and Xata took part. The tournament was a great success, raising … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/charity-golf-scramble/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/spectrum-crunch-wireless-traffic/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/spectrum-crunch-wireless-traffic/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:04:29 +0000 Christian Schenk http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2665 Spectrum crunch. Trendy new ab workout, or the name of that Flock of Seagulls revival band you’ve been waiting for? Well, neither. It’s what happens when the wireless signals in an area become too crowded, and the results are dropped … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/spectrum-crunch-wireless-traffic/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-mentors/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-mentors/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 14:45:05 +0000 Ben Barnhart http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2655 Though I’ve been driving for 19 years (add a few years before that, if you count driving the two-tracks behind my grandparents’ house in Michigan), only recently did I get the opportunity to ride in a big rig. Granted, it … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-mentors/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/data-security-password-manager/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/data-security-password-manager/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:48:58 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2638 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/data-security-password-manager/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fatigue-basics/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fatigue-basics/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:12:04 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2626 Over 60% of adult drivers have admitted to fatigued driving, and the NHTSA estimates that 100,000 police-reported crashes each year are the result of drivers driving beyond their ability to stay awake at the wheel. Being alert while operating a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-fatigue-basics/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/trucking-employment-brand/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/trucking-employment-brand/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:56:16 +0000 Rosemary Friedrichs http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2612 How do your drivers feel about their employment situation? When they shout from the rooftops, are they saying you’re a great company to work for—or one to avoid? According to a survey conducted by The Gallup Organization, only 26% of … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/trucking-employment-brand/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/green-tips-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/green-tips-for-truckers/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:12:24 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2598 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/green-tips-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/wireless-device-theft/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/wireless-device-theft/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:04:51 +0000 Christian Schenk http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2555 A $500 smartphone snatched from an unsuspecting diner. A tablet taken from a teen at gunpoint. A bank account drained—the identity theft victim left to pick up the pieces. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, 42% of all … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/wireless-device-theft/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/wifi-security-on-the-road/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/wifi-security-on-the-road/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:23:47 +0000 Tom Cuthbertson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2545 We’ve become increasingly reliant on access to the internet wherever and whenever we travel. And if your job has you on the road, you know that finding a wifi network can be like finding the pot of gold at the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/wifi-security-on-the-road/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-retention/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-retention/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:46:10 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2530 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-retention/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/unsafe-driving-basic/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/unsafe-driving-basic/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:27:41 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2511 Traffic fatalities are on the decline, yet unsafe driving habits like speeding still account for roughly ⅓ of those fatalities. As part of its commitment to making America’s roadways safer, the FMCSA is focused on helping motor carriers keep unsafe … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/unsafe-driving-basic/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/cargo-theft-asset-tracking/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/cargo-theft-asset-tracking/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:20:10 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2493 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/cargo-theft-asset-tracking/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/rim-for-ios-android/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/rim-for-ios-android/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:07:33 +0000 Ben Barnhart http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2473 A Smartphone for Business BlackBerry burst onto the scene in 2003 and virtually invented the smartphone as we know it today. These new devices allowed users to: ●    retrieve and send email ●    instant message ●    schedule calendar events ●   … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/rim-for-ios-android/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/vehicle-maintenance-basic/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/vehicle-maintenance-basic/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:34:30 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2460 Every driver has a story or two about keeping their truck running safely. Whether it’s a clutch that sticks because the flywheel was installed backwards at the garage or a rig that’s outlived its time because of close attention to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/vehicle-maintenance-basic/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobr-profitability/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobr-profitability/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:36:58 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2440 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobr-profitability/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/geocaching-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/geocaching-for-truckers/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:08:10 +0000 Kurt Lach http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2408 You may have seen them. Walking, zombie-like, around the wayside or through the field behind the truck stop. Staring at something in their hands, looking way too suspicious. Who are they? What are they doing? There’s a good chance these … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/geocaching-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/steve-largent-xue-keynote/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/steve-largent-xue-keynote/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:12:40 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2425 Each day of XUE will be jam-packed with can’t-miss sessions on the future of mobile devices in our industry, Xata’s next-generation platform and the compliance storm that is hitting the transportation space. But if you only make it to one … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/steve-largent-xue-keynote/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/intro-to-fmcsa-basics/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/intro-to-fmcsa-basics/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:48:48 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2397 Accidents, breakdowns and paperwork oversights are a part of life, right? But for motor carriers, they can be more than annoyances. They’re the difference between making the delivery on-time and having the customer choose a different carrier next time. And … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/intro-to-fmcsa-basics/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-meyer/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-meyer/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:15:11 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2384 Meet Scott Meyer, chief marketing & strategy officer at Xata, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Scott has been with Xata for almost two years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I head a great team of people … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-meyer/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-weather-watch/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-weather-watch/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:59:43 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2374 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-weather-watch/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/multiple-operating-authority-management/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/multiple-operating-authority-management/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:13:52 +0000 John Adams http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2364 Here at Xata, we recently announced Multiple Management Authority for household goods carriers. This tracking tool supports fleet managers who must supervise drivers hauling for multiple operating authorities. This is the first and only Hours of Service (HOS) and performance … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/multiple-operating-authority-management/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/senate-passes-jasons-law/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/senate-passes-jasons-law/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:55:58 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2345 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 →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/senate-passes-jasons-law/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/hoopin-for-charity/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/hoopin-for-charity/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:25:40 +0000 Tony Poetz http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2209 Xata team members recently participated in the Hoopin’ It Up for Hope event at the Mall of America. The annual basketball free-throw contest raises money for TreeHouse, a Twin Cities teen crisis support program. Basketball hoops were arranged in the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/hoopin-for-charity/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tim-eiler/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tim-eiler/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:28:47 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2196 Meet Tim Eiler, Beta Test & Marketing Launch Manager, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Tim enjoys restoring Studebaker cars and trucks. While he doesn’t have either any more, he’s also restored a 1949 one-ton truck and a 1961 … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tim-eiler/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:48:40 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2184 Wearing a 10-gallon hat and never without her revolver, Lillie Elizabeth Drennan was a pioneer. But she wasn’t herding cattle or settling the Wild West. Lillie conquered an entirely different frontier—the trucking industry. Lillie was the first female truck driver … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/missing-truck-driver-alert-network/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/missing-truck-driver-alert-network/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:57:35 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2165 In February, trucker Mark Williams, Sr. picked up a load in North Carolina and was headed to Texas, when he went missing. After several days, his wife, Jonda, had yet to hear from him and he hadn’t delivered his load. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/missing-truck-driver-alert-network/feed/ 4 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-recruitment-sites/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-recruitment-sites/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:12:07 +0000 Andrea Harper and Rachel Larsen http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2149 There are mixed feelings out there about using a trucking job recruitment website for company applications. Admittedly, an all-inclusive search-and-apply site can make finding a new job seem so simplified that it’s ineffective. But bear with us, because it’s not! … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-recruitment-sites/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/annette-sandberg-on-eobrs/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/annette-sandberg-on-eobrs/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:22:47 +0000 Christian Schenk http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2127 What’s driving regulatory change? Why an EOBR mandate? Which wins out in the EOBR equation—costs or benefits? Our community had lots of questions, so Xata sought out the expert opinion of Annette Sandberg, former administrator of the FMCSA and current … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/annette-sandberg-on-eobrs/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-harassment-fmcsa-listening-sessions/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-harassment-fmcsa-listening-sessions/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:18 +0000 Tom Cuthbertson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2102 Driver harassment—it’s the hot debate in the trucking industry at the moment. How might electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) be used to harass drivers, and how will the FMCSA seek to prevent carriers from abusing the technology? These questions were left … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/driver-harassment-fmcsa-listening-sessions/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/st-christopher-fund-fundraiser-2/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/st-christopher-fund-fundraiser-2/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:22:22 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2095 Update: We’re “leaping” to lend a hand! Celebrate Leap Day and support St. Christopher Fund by following us on Twitter @XataNation. We’ll donate $2 for every new follower through the end of the day! When it comes to supporting truckers … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/st-christopher-fund-fundraiser-2/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobrs-driver-harassment/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobrs-driver-harassment/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:48:28 +0000 Tom Cuthbertson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2090 Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the press and at regulatory meetings on the issue of EOBRs and fleet management systems contributing to driver harassment. I’d like to offer my perspective to the mix as an industry … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobrs-driver-harassment/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tom-ryan/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tom-ryan/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:44:06 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2080 Meet Tom Ryan, senior client manager, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Tom has been with Xata for almost five years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I work with some of our largest clients, with the responsibility … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/tom-ryan/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobrs-profitability-ceo/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobrs-profitability-ceo/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:19:50 +0000 Marc Rosenrich http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2066 If you’re a savvy fleet manager, you already know that electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) are the best thing for your company. But, if your CEO isn’t the tech-savvy sort, how do you convince him or her—and other members of your … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/eobrs-profitability-ceo/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/changing-face-american-trucker/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/changing-face-american-trucker/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:55 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2057 Today’s truck drivers adhere to tight delivery schedules, keep abreast of ever-changing laws and regulations, comply with a variety of paperwork and tax requirements, and know how to use a variety of technology. As a result, the stereotypical tough-guy trucker … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/changing-face-american-trucker/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-return-tips-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-return-tips-for-truckers/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:35:10 +0000 Scott Christian, CFO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2049 As an owner-operator, being your own boss means you’re in charge of every aspect of your trucking business—including your taxes. But filing your taxes doesn’t have to be a big headache. Here are some simple tips that will make filing … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-return-tips-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/matt-srnec/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/matt-srnec/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:21:45 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2036 Meet Matt Srnec, Mobile Systems Manager, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Matt has been with Xata for over six years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I manage the technical hardware content for Xata’s mobile systems. I … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/matt-srnec/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-relief-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-relief-for-truckers/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:32:30 +0000 Scott Christian, CFO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2024 For owner-operators, the beginning of a new year is more than a time to celebrate. It’s a time to start thinking about taxes. Even though the IRS says you don’t have to complete them until the April deadline, now’s the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/tax-relief-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-heart-disease-prevention/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-heart-disease-prevention/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:16:55 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2016 Cardiovascular disease is the cause of one U.S. death every 38 seconds. That staggering statistic has led to February being declared American Heart Month with the goal of educating people about the dangers of heart disease and advocating for heart … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/trucker-heart-disease-prevention/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-tony-poetz/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-tony-poetz/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:06 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2008 Meet Tony Poetz, Technical Communications Specialist, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Tony has been with Xata since Halloween of last year, and mentioned that one of his earliest Xata memories is seeing someone in a 6-foot tall penguin … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-tony-poetz/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/winter-parking-safety/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/winter-parking-safety/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:23:36 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=2002 Blinding snowstorms, icy road conditions and strong winds are hazards drivers can look forward to in the winter months. And while many parts of the nation have had unseasonably warm weather and a marked lack of snow, there’s still plenty … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/winter-parking-safety/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/help-st-christopher-fund/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/help-st-christopher-fund/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:05:40 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1989 In January, when we mentioned we wanted to do a social fundraiser, we asked you for your non-profit recommendations. “St. Christopher Fund!!! No question about it!!!” Greg Cameron’s comment was echoed throughout XataNation; the consensus was clear.   About St. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/help-st-christopher-fund/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceed-award-winners/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceed-award-winners/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:28:02 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1979 In December we shared a bit about our Xceed program at Xata. Today we are proud to unveil the new look of the Xceed program as part of our overall Xata brand update. This new look for 2012 is part … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceed-award-winners/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-christian/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-christian/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:46 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1967 Meet Scott Christian, Chief Financial Officer, based at our Eden Prairie headquarters. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? My leadership responsibilities include Finance, Human Resources, Internal Systems (Applications), Communications Costs, and Distribution. Finance includes the “usual suspects”—accounting, billing, collections, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/scott-christian/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/final-hours-of-service-rule/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/final-hours-of-service-rule/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:30 +0000 Sara Steele http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1937 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the final rule that revises Hours of Service (HOS) regulatory requirements for commercial truck drivers. The origin of revising the rule is safety. According to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the rule … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/final-hours-of-service-rule/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/fleet-fuel-costs-2012/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/fleet-fuel-costs-2012/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:37:32 +0000 Derek Singleton http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1932 Derek is an analyst at Software Advice. He recently had an article run on managing your fleet fuel costs this year, and we’d love to share his advice with our Xata community. While the high cost of fuel can be … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/fleet-fuel-costs-2012/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/michele-nunnally/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/michele-nunnally/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:39:57 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1921 Meet Michele Nunnally, Implementation Manager, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Michele has been with Xata for more than eight years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I assist prospects and customers in getting Xata Turnpike setup, configured … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/michele-nunnally/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/electronic-onboard-recorder-refresher-training/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/electronic-onboard-recorder-refresher-training/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:38 +0000 Michele Nunnally http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1912 In late November, we published a post about the value of online training for truck drivers and fleet managers. We’re making that easier for our own Xata Turnpike customers and prospects with recently released videos on www.learnxata.com. Xata offers two … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/electronic-onboard-recorder-refresher-training/feed/ 3 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/texting-while-driving/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/texting-while-driving/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:24:53 +0000 Tom Cuthbertson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1892 Today’s distracted driving statistics are unbelievably sobering. The average time a driver’s eyes are off the road while texting is 4 to 5 seconds. While that may seem like an infinitesimal amount of time, when driving 55 mph, it’s enough … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/texting-while-driving/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-pearson/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-pearson/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:35 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1875 Meet Chris Pearson, Systems Engineer, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Chris has been with Xata for more than ten years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I maintain the systems that the company uses on a daily … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-pearson/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-industry-feeds-america/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-industry-feeds-america/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:18:35 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1869 “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” That industry adage is especially true when it comes to the food we eat. Even with the nation’s increased emphasis on eating local, the trucking industry remains the invisible force that keeps … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/trucking-industry-feeds-america/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-user-event-xue/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-user-event-xue/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:03:13 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1858 I’m excited to announce the upcoming Xata User Event. Scheduled for August 12-14 at the DoubleTree Minneapolis, this is the premier event for XataNet and Xata Turnpike users, as well as anyone else in the trucking industry who wants to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-user-event-xue/feed/ 8 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-for-small-fleets/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-for-small-fleets/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:57:27 +0000 Steve Kull http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1848 After an early morning drive to St. Cloud, MN, I met fleet owner, Sal Gonzalez, at his shop. I arrived with coffee and he showed me into his office, where we sat huddled around his desk, reviewing the transcript of … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-for-small-fleets/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/sara-steele/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/sara-steele/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:55:45 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1839 Meet Sara Steele, Product Manager of Compliance Solutions, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. Sara has been with Xata for almost three years. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I’m responsible for all of our products from a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/sara-steele/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-xyboard/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-xyboard/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:32:45 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1830 Committed to being the industry’s most “device-friendly” fleet management solution, we announced today at CES 2012 in Las Vegas that we’ve added the Motorola Xyboard to our growing list of Android devices certified to work with Xata Turnpike. Motorola’s next-generation … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-xyboard/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/truckers-safest-drivers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/truckers-safest-drivers/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:40 +0000 Christian Schenk http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1818 Reckless driving, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Or at least that’s how I’ve been thinking about it ever since a recent trip to the airport. It was mid-afternoon, before the start of rush hour. I was … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/truckers-safest-drivers/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/mobile-gyms-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/mobile-gyms-for-truckers/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:35:38 +0000 Rob Pallante http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1794 Our resident fitness expert, and director of business development, Rob Pallante, weighs in on staying healthy and in shape while on the road. Being a trucker often means long hours behind the wheel and fast food on the go—not exactly … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/mobile-gyms-for-truckers/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/2012-resolutions/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/2012-resolutions/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:01:24 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1783 If you’re like me and most of my colleagues at Xata, you made a few New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions give us something to strive for—and even offer us hope for a healthier, happier or more successful future. But let’s be … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/2012-resolutions/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway-winner/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway-winner/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:23:47 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1767 In December, we asked our friends across the Twittersphere to share their favorite #HolidayRoad stories and memorable lines, with a Samsung Galaxy Tab going to the one we enjoyed most.   We were delighted to read so many funny and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway-winner/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceeding-in-2011/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceeding-in-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:31:49 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1741 At Xata we have an employee recognition program called “Xceed.” Each month, nominations are accepted for the Xceed awards, and winners receive everything from restaurant and gas gift cards to the privilege of driving one of the Xata-branded Chevy Camaros … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/xceeding-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/hours-of-service-news/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/hours-of-service-news/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:40:09 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1747 Truckinginfo recently published a review of the trucking industry’s biggest news stories of the year. From CSA and a foiled terrorist plot to fuel economy standards and cell phone restrictions, there was a lot of news chatter around the water … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/hours-of-service-news/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/happy-holidays/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/happy-holidays/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:34:38 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1721 From everyone here at Xata, we wish you a very happy and safe holiday. Here’s a look at how we’ve been celebrating this December: Toys for Tots collection with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Employees donated toys all through the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/happy-holidays/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-3/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-3/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:40:23 +0000 Karl Nilsson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1709 Last week, I shared with you some good apps for the trucking industry. Today, here are some additional apps that made the list.   Skype: Stay connected With free calls to any user worldwide, Skype is an easy way for … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-3/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/xata-customers-fleet-owner-magazine/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/xata-customers-fleet-owner-magazine/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:03:43 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1696 Everyone at Xata was thrilled to hear that three of our customers were recognized for Fleet Owner’s annual Fleet of the Year Awards. I’d like to take the time to congratulate those honored for their innovative management techniques and overall … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/xata-customers-fleet-owner-magazine/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-2/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-2/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:23:17 +0000 Karl Nilsson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1675 Last week, I introduced some statistics about mobile apps and how they’ll soon dominate the world of computing. Today, I want to highlight some mobile apps for the trucking industry. Prices have dropped. Usability has improved. Capabilities have become more … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-2/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-devices/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-devices/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:13:22 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1665 Xata Turnpike is now certified to run on two more Motorola devices: The Motorola Admiral™ and the Motorola Atrix 2™, both of which run on the Android operating system. Since introducing the Android platform to Xata Turnpike this past spring, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/motorola-devices/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:20:14 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1651 Happy Holidays from Xata! We’re kicking-off a holiday giveaway contest this week on Twitter, and we’re looking for your best holiday road stories and funny lines. We’ll be awarding Amazon gift cards to the tweets that touch us or make … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/galaxy-tab-giveaway/feed/ 3 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-1/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-1/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:34:08 +0000 Karl Nilsson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1629 In last year’s Frost & Sullivan study of U.S. mobile and wireless purchase decision-makers, 60% of responding companies recognized the business value of mobile fleet applications. That’s one reason why Gartner, a leading information technology and research analyst firm, predicts … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/apps-for-fleets-drivers-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/techie-devices-holiday-wish-list/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/techie-devices-holiday-wish-list/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:13:54 +0000 Jim Cikanek http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1620 Making your list and checking it twice? Time to make sure you have the best and brightest gadgets on your list for this holiday season. Our new product manager of mobile devices, Jim Cikanek, took a few minutes to brief … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/techie-devices-holiday-wish-list/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/bobo/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/bobo/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:21:10 +0000 Christian Schenk http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1611 Did you know it’s possible to use your wireless bill to pay for a variety of products and services that keep your fleet compliant and your drivers safe? I’m not talking about added coverage or unlimited data. Instead, I’m talking … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/bobo/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-2/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-2/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:50:29 +0000 Jim Showalter http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1605 Earlier this week I started to share the three-phase process we use at Xata for implementing an EOBR solution at a new customer. We covered the basics of Phase 1 – getting the system up and running, in this post … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-1/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-1/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:24:15 +0000 Jim Showalter http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1592 Implementing any new technology company-wide requires forethought and careful planning. And when it comes to implementing electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), the old Boy Scout motto most definitely applies: Be prepared. A new technology thrown at your drivers without careful planning, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/implementing-eobrs-part-1/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/restricting-the-use-of-cellular-phones-in-the-cab/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/restricting-the-use-of-cellular-phones-in-the-cab/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:57:25 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1584 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a final rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. This is the final publishing of a rule that had … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/restricting-the-use-of-cellular-phones-in-the-cab/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/value-of-online-training/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/value-of-online-training/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:42:32 +0000 Dave Haas http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1575 The use of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) and electronic logs are gaining acceptance as more and more companies in the transportation industry are seeing the benefits of the technology. However, EOBRs, like most new technologies, are not just an install … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/value-of-online-training/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/managing-mpg-in-winter/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/managing-mpg-in-winter/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:03:25 +0000 Tony Vitulli http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1567 As we are all aware, winter is getting closer and closer each day, if it has not already found you. You can never be too ready for it. Here are some of the top tips for fleets and drivers to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/managing-mpg-in-winter/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/customers-fleet-software-development/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/customers-fleet-software-development/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:30:26 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1545 I had the privilege of organizing an event last week that brought some of XataNet and Xata Turnpike’s long-time customers together – something we call Xperience. This Customer Advisory Board was established to bring our customers together to learn from … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/customers-fleet-software-development/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-help-alleviate-fleets-financial-struggles/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-help-alleviate-fleets-financial-struggles/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:30:31 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1552 Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner published a blog post earlier this week on the financial struggles that many fleets face these days. It was a great summary of the economic problems within the industry, and I couldn’t help but think we … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobrs-help-alleviate-fleets-financial-struggles/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/j1708-j1939-vehicle-bus-standards/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/j1708-j1939-vehicle-bus-standards/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:04:07 +0000 Matt Srnec http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1526 Today’s vehicles are rolling networks of sensors, controllers and automation components, all linked together on what is generally described as the vehicle’s “bus”. In the physical world, the bus is simply a pair of wires connecting all of the vehicle’s … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/j1708-j1939-vehicle-bus-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/monitoring-csa-basics-eobrs/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/monitoring-csa-basics-eobrs/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:47:09 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1515 Today, an estimated 59,000 trucking companies are under a CSA alert status. And now that CSA scores are publicly available, those fleets may find it more difficult to operate in this tight economy. Why? •    The FMCSA and its state … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/monitoring-csa-basics-eobrs/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/reduce-fuel-consumption/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/reduce-fuel-consumption/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:12:30 +0000 Ken Yeomans http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1505 Many of us remember days not so long ago when we looked at our profit and loss statements and saw that the major cost components associated with running our fleets were labor and equipment expenses. Those days are now a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/reduce-fuel-consumption/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/kathryn-atterberry/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/kathryn-atterberry/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:17:37 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1500 Meet Kathryn Atterberry, Marketing Project Manager, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I help drive potential customer opportunities to Xata and increase awareness of our solutions within the market. What part of … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/kathryn-atterberry/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/power-portability-xata-turnpike/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/power-portability-xata-turnpike/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:42:43 +0000 Charlie Mohn http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1489 Xata has added two more stunning additions to its certified device lineup: the Dell Streak 7 tablet and the Samsung Galaxy S II. Both devices run on the Android operating system, and offer a variety of features suited for different … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/power-portability-xata-turnpike/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-mobile-apps-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-mobile-apps-truckers/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:10:55 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1471 French fries. Cheeseburgers. Pizza. Fried chicken. My pants are getting tighter just thinking about it. Trying to eat right when traveling is a challenge for everyone, but when your life is spent behind the wheel, your time is tight, hours … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-mobile-apps-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/fall-2011-trucking-industry-tradeshow-season-comes-to-a-close/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/fall-2011-trucking-industry-tradeshow-season-comes-to-a-close/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:41:01 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1458 I had a great time meeting many industry folks, and learning more about each organization, at the tradeshows Xata participated in this fall. We already did a recap here of our time at TMW’s TransForum, but I’d like to highlight … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/fall-2011-trucking-industry-tradeshow-season-comes-to-a-close/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/cn-tower-edgewalk-experience/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/cn-tower-edgewalk-experience/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:49:05 +0000 Carolyn Moorman http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1449 Many of our departments have held team-building events over the last few months – the Finance Department attended a Minnesota Twins baseball game together, the Implementation Team went to the Minnesota State Fair as a group, and our Development team … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/cn-tower-edgewalk-experience/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/complianceconnect/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/complianceconnect/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:31:51 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1438 I was really quite excited to see an article in this week’s Transport Topics covering Xata’s ComplianceConnect offering. In short, ComplianceConnect uses Xata Turnpike’s RouteTracker and mobile application, tpMobile, to power compliance and truck-related data inside of other applications. Data … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/complianceconnect/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobr-rule-still-alive/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobr-rule-still-alive/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:42:53 +0000 Tom Cuthbertson http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1427 FMCSA regulation 395.16, which would require fleets failing 10% of an Hours of Service audit sample to use electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), was recently sent back to the FMCSA. The 7th District Court of Appeals called for revisions to address … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/eobr-rule-still-alive/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/jeremy-lewitzke/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/jeremy-lewitzke/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:31:50 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1417 Meet Jeremy Lewitzke, Financial Analyst, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters.   What, exactly, do you do at Xata? Well, I assist in forecasting, and I analyze the actual results. I also work on our budgeting process and am … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/jeremy-lewitzke/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/alternative-fuels-trucking/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/alternative-fuels-trucking/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:40:27 +0000 Dave Haas http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1400 Alternative fuels: what are they and what do they mean for the trucking industry? As gas prices continue to squeeze budgets, the trucking industry actively searches for ways to do more, for less—and alternative fuels and green technology may be … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/alternative-fuels-trucking/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/distracted-driving/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/distracted-driving/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:06:03 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=718 I’ll admit it – before I started working here, I really was not fully aware of the “distracted driving” problem. Sure, I scoffed at fellow drivers when they were doing something foolish while talking on their phone, but in a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/distracted-driving/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/lessons-from-a-hitman/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/lessons-from-a-hitman/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:18:31 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1376 In a Harvard Business Review article, researchers noted that managers who repeated their messages at least twice were able to complete projects more quickly and invest less time in damage control than those who did not. Those same researchers took … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/lessons-from-a-hitman/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/android-apps-for-travelers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/android-apps-for-travelers/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:57:59 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1366 I’ve been doing a fair amount of business traveling these days. For those of you who do even more traveling than me—visiting with shippers to secure contracts or exhibiting at transportation industry-related tradeshows—you might be interested in some extra help … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/android-apps-for-travelers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/bryar-nelson/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/bryar-nelson/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:01:25 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1356 Meet Bryar Nelson, Solutions Support Representative, based at our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I help support and maintain the operation of XataNet and MobileMax onboard equipment, as well as all related PC-based software … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/bryar-nelson/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/celebrate-google-earth-milestone-with-5-tools-and-mashups-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/celebrate-google-earth-milestone-with-5-tools-and-mashups-for-truckers/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:15:04 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1344 One billion downloads. Yep, 1,000,000,000. So, what makes Google Earth so popular? In short, it gives you wings. It allows you to soar anywhere on Earth, viewing satellite imagery, 3D buildings, maps and terrain—from deep space to the ocean deep … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/celebrate-google-earth-milestone-with-5-tools-and-mashups-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tmw-transforum-conference/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tmw-transforum-conference/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:43:57 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1327 Xata had the privilege to be a Platinum sponsor of TMW’s TransForum conference – one of the leading trucking IT related events in the industry. This event is rare in that it brings together a huge user base of TMW … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tmw-transforum-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-safety/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-safety/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:57:23 +0000 Ellen Voie http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1318 We welcome back Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women In Trucking, Inc., as our first guest blogger in the second part of her two-part series on women in the trucking industry. Thank you for your contribution to the Xata blogging community, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-safety/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-frank-waldner/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-frank-waldner/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:51:22 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1311 Meet Frank Waldner, Senior Integration Architect, based at our Oakville, Ontario office. Frank has been with the company almost two and a half years, but he spent ten years previously working in telecom management software development for a company that … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/employee-spotlight-frank-waldner/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-image/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-image/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:38:36 +0000 Ellen Voie http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1297 We welcome Ellen Voie, President/CEO of Women In Trucking, Inc., as our first guest blogger on the xata.com blog! Ellen will be contributing a two-part series over the next week with her views of women in the trucking industry. Thank … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/women-in-trucking-image/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/intermec-mobile-devices/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/intermec-mobile-devices/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:22:52 +0000 Charlie Mohn http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1286 Xata Turnpike is now certified to run on three additional Intermec devices. These devices feature the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and a variety of form factors suited for different fleet needs, making it easier than ever for fleets and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/intermec-mobile-devices/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/hybrid-truck-benefits/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/hybrid-truck-benefits/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:49:21 +0000 Dave Haas http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1278 Due to the hike in oil prices and upcoming, stricter emissions laws, the trucking industry is facing significant challenges on the fuel front. These challenges have trucking companies actively looking for alternatives to standard diesel trucks to power their fleets. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/hybrid-truck-benefits/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/wes-fredenburg/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/wes-fredenburg/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:59:51 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1268 Meet Wes Fredenburg, General Counsel, based at our Eden Prairie headquarters. Wes has been with Xata for almost four years, and is in charge of all legal affairs and government relations. What is your favorite accomplishment at Xata so far? … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/wes-fredenburg/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/proof-of-delivery-pod/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/proof-of-delivery-pod/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:42 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1259 When companies consider solutions that aid fleet management, they often start out with how a solution can help improve costs within their fleet. It’s very common for companies to see immediate ROI from fuel savings, better performance from their drivers, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/proof-of-delivery-pod/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/truckers-support-special-olympics/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/truckers-support-special-olympics/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:26:20 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1248 Truckers: their jobs require enormous personal sacrifice. It should come as no surprise then, that the trucking community will be joining together this weekend to give their time and energy to a very worthwhile cause: Special Olympics. Special Olympics Eunice … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/truckers-support-special-olympics/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/thank-you-truck-drivers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/thank-you-truck-drivers/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:05:14 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1232 This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; time for those of us who don’t climb into the cabs of 18-wheelers day-in and day-out to step-back and think about the important role that truck drivers play—and to express our gratitude. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/thank-you-truck-drivers/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mirek-wojtowicz/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mirek-wojtowicz/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:58:34 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1224 Meet Mirek Wojtowicz, Senior Mobile Software Engineer, based at our Oakville, Ontario office. Mirek has been with the company for seven years. It was his first job in Canada, as he immigrated to the country from Poland exactly seven years … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mirek-wojtowicz/feed/ 4 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/rugged-communications-devices-for-fleets/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/rugged-communications-devices-for-fleets/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:57:23 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1213 Choosing an in-cab communications device that’s right for your fleet can be a tricky decision. Not only do you need to understand the platforms, features, data plans, options and applications available—you must also have a solid handle on the applications … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/rugged-communications-devices-for-fleets/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-personal-computing/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-personal-computing/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:05:39 +0000 Rod Hardman http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1205 It’s not much of a secret—tablets are a breakthrough device in personal computing. Finally, we have a simple, light computer that can be understood—intuitively—by virtually everyone: my 84-year-old Aunt, my 3-year-old daughter, even my Luddite neighbor have all joined the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-personal-computing/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/colin-warkentin/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/colin-warkentin/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:27:10 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1180 Meet Colin Warkentin, Vice President of Development, based at our Oakville, Ontario office.   Colin was one of the original founders of Turnpike in 2000, which Xata purchased in 2009. Thankfully, Colin was willing to stay onboard with us after … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/colin-warkentin/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-395-16-ready/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-395-16-ready/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:17:44 +0000 Colin Warkentin http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1178 Xata made its new Xata Turnpike RouteTracker hardware available today. After months of development and successful Beta testing, the new RouteTracker2 is available to all new and existing Xata Turnpike customers. The RouteTracker2 offers 5 main benefits for Xata Turnpike … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-395-16-ready/feed/ 4 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tackle-your-next-tradeshow/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tackle-your-next-tradeshow/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:45:09 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1161 This summer our marketing team is prepping for a busy fall, full of tradeshows and speaking engagements. If you want to meet with us face-to-face, check out where we’ll be in the coming months: September 18-21    Grapevine, TX    TMW TransForum … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/tackle-your-next-tradeshow/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mobile-devices-for-your-fleet/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mobile-devices-for-your-fleet/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:16:27 +0000 Steve Kull http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1110 The trucking industry is growing more and more competitive every day. In the first quarter of 2011, three of every four drivers found new jobs or left the industry entirely—meaning it’s hard to find great talent and even harder to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/mobile-devices-for-your-fleet/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/hard-braking/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/hard-braking/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:16:30 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1147 Have you looked at how slamming on a truck’s brakes could impact your business? Hard-brake events are a leading indicator of potentially unsafe driving behavior. These events could be the near-miss of an accident, the result of dangerous or slippery … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/hard-braking/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/netflix-vs-hulu-plus/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/netflix-vs-hulu-plus/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:10:17 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1130 When your hours-of-service are up for the day, how do you pass the time? While some rest stops offer a number of entertainment options, others simply provide a place to fuel up and a bite to eat. When your options … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/netflix-vs-hulu-plus/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/rob-pallante/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/rob-pallante/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:53:26 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1118 Meet Rob Pallante, Director of Business Development at our Oakville, Ontario office.  Rob has been with Xata for a little over a year. What, exactly, do you do at Xata? I facilitate both our new and existing partner relationships, which … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/rob-pallante/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/truck-stops/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/truck-stops/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:17:21 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1088 The truck stop—both a lifeline for road warriors and a cultural icon. Unfortunately, many of the mom and pop truck stops that served as a home-away-from-home for drivers are fading away, only to be replaced by large chains. Not that … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/truck-stops/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/selecting-mobile-device-fleet/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/selecting-mobile-device-fleet/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:00:27 +0000 Rod Hardman http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1101 Here on the Xata Mobile team, I often get asked about the “best smartphone” for my organization. Naturally, the maddening answer is, “It depends.” It depends on your workforce, your operational boundaries and most important – what you expect out … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/selecting-mobile-device-fleet/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/nick-gardner/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/nick-gardner/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:13:07 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1078 Meet Nick Gardner, Technical Product Manager at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.   Nick has been with Xata for over six years in a variety of roles. He came to the company in a Training role, moved on to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/nick-gardner/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/white-house-fuel-economy-standards/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/white-house-fuel-economy-standards/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:10:46 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1069 President Obama released new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks today, standards that will cut greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption by up to 23%. While developing more fuel-efficient trucks will certainly reduce fuel consumption, it’s important to remember that … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/white-house-fuel-economy-standards/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/driver-retention-questions/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/driver-retention-questions/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:07:05 +0000 Mark Cunningham http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1056 Let’s face it—drivers are the lifeblood of your company. And as an aging driver pool and other factors are causing a countrywide driver shortage, while trucking regulatory compliance is pushing some truckers out of the industry, hanging onto your behind-the-wheel … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/driver-retention-questions/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/ryan-barnett/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/ryan-barnett/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:32:58 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1039   Meet Ryan Barnett, Market Analyst at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.   Ryan has been with the company for almost two years, and is truly our in-house market and industry expert.   What, exactly, do you do at … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/ryan-barnett/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/partners/wireless-carrier-sales-teams/ http://www.xata.com/blog/partners/wireless-carrier-sales-teams/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:57:21 +0000 Mark Cunningham http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1001 I’m responsible for engaging with our wireless carrier partners at Xata. I share with them the benefits of our Xata Turnpike product and get them excited about selling our solution to over 500,000 companies that are affected by the new … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/partners/wireless-carrier-sales-teams/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/importance-of-csa-scores/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/importance-of-csa-scores/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:41:38 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=1027 Rose McMurray at FDR Safety wrote a piece that recently caught my eye.  She did a great job explaining what happened to one carrier when their CSA scores started to reach “Alert levels” – not only did this firm catch … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/importance-of-csa-scores/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/purchasing-an-eobr-solution/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/purchasing-an-eobr-solution/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:21:03 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=988 Deciding on which EOBR is best for your company, drivers, and fleet managers can be a daunting task.  There are over 75 companies that provide fleet management systems, and it’s often hard to determine the difference between companies and offerings.  … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/purchasing-an-eobr-solution/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/identify-profitability-improvements/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/identify-profitability-improvements/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:05:12 +0000 Steve Kull http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=931 Are you concerned about the expense of an electronic onboard recorder (EOBR)? The FMCSA estimates that the cost of purchasing and installing an EOBR is $1,700 per vehicle. And that expense is a concern we hear  over and over across … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/identify-profitability-improvements/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/road-science/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/road-science/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:14:20 +0000 Steve Kull http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=972   Road Science. It’s a new concept, but one that’s long overdue. Running a profitable trucking company 20 years ago was an art. If you’ve been in the industry a while, you know that business decisions were often made based … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/road-science/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-barbey/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-barbey/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:16:53 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=956 Meet Chris Barbey, Quality Assurance Analyst at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. A former commercial driver himself, Chris joined the Xata Customer Support Team in 2008. More recently, he has transitioned over to the QA Team after becoming an … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/chris-barbey/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/safely-share-the-road-with-trucks/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/safely-share-the-road-with-trucks/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:34:00 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=928 A note to truck drivers – we know you completely understand these points, so we invite you to share this post with your non-driver friends and help us get the word out to help keep you safer! Large trucks and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/safely-share-the-road-with-trucks/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-recap/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-recap/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:41:54 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=935 Over the past several weeks, I’ve explored 12 myths that often bubble up in my conversations with fleet executives, managers and drivers when the topic of electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) is raised. From the notion of Big Brother watching to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-recap/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/casey-hinderscheid/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/casey-hinderscheid/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:21:58 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=915 Meet Casey Hinderscheid, Product Marketing Specialist at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. Casey joined the Xata Product Marketing Team in the spring of 2011 under the direction of Charlie Mohn, Director of Product Marketing. What, exactly, do you do … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/casey-hinderscheid/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/electronic-onboard-recorders/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/electronic-onboard-recorders/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:31:28 +0000 Brendan Staub http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=891 Like anyone who feels confident about the products they offer, I can report a lot of days when I feel a little bit like an all-star. These moments happen often when I meet with a potential customer after they’ve already … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/electronic-onboard-recorders/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-about-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-4/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-about-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-4/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:49:03 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=858 A few days ago, I touched on three electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) myths. The fact is EOBRs do help dispatch managers plan more effectively, which in turn improves driver safety and performance. EOBRs also allow drivers to track time spent … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-about-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-4/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/public-rest-areas-minnesota-closed/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/public-rest-areas-minnesota-closed/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:23:47 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=836 As any trucker who has crisscrossed Minnesota over the past week or so knows, the State’s 62 public rest areas have been closed as part of a government shutdown. And baring a reversal of the Ramsey County District Court’s earlier … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/public-rest-areas-minnesota-closed/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-3/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-3/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:48:08 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=823 In last week’s post, I shared the reality of electronic onboard recorders, or EOBRs: 1) they improve profit margins, 2) they’re scalable and can accommodate smaller fleets, and 3) they do not automatically trigger violations—they’re simply a tool that helps … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-3/feed/ 2 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-2/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-2/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:46:06 +0000 Michelle http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=787 Now that you’ve taken some time to answer the questions in Part I of this post, there are some other points to consider while you research health insurance coverage:   Keep in mind that while each insurance carrier offers different … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-2/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-nation-supports-jasons-law/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-nation-supports-jasons-law/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:55:31 +0000 Michelle http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=724 On Thursday March 5, 2009, truck driver, Jason Rivenburg arrived near his drop destination early and searched for a safe place to park and rest. He pulled his truck into a nearby gas station and was not seen alive again. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/xata-nation-supports-jasons-law/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-1/ http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-1/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:29:07 +0000 Michelle http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=753 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/lifestyle/health-care-insurance-for-truckers-part-1/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/fundamentals-of-leadership/ http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/fundamentals-of-leadership/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:19:43 +0000 Megan Mahoney http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=678 Many employees in today’s workplace are promoted to management-level roles without ever receiving the training to do their job effectively. Managers at Xata play a critical role in the productivity and profitability of the company, and we want to ensure … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/inside-xata/fundamentals-of-leadership/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-2/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-2/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:43:04 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=707 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-2/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/electronic-driver-logs-csa-compliance/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/electronic-driver-logs-csa-compliance/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:07:16 +0000 Brendan Staub http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=692 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/electronic-driver-logs-csa-compliance/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-1/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-1/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:43:04 +0000 David Gagne Xata COO http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=683 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/truth-electronic-onboard-recorders-part-1/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/payment-for-oos-driving-empty/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/payment-for-oos-driving-empty/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:22:44 +0000 Brendan Staub http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=655 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/payment-for-oos-driving-empty/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-computing-for-truckers/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-computing-for-truckers/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:06:17 +0000 Ryan Zick http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=626 The tablet, tablet computer, touch-screen portable….. whatever you want to call them. Everyone’s talking about them–how they’re making computing more portable and convenient. But what about the trucking industry? If you’re not a sales rep that appreciates the ability to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/tablet-computing-for-truckers/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-tools-sometimes-overlooked/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-tools-sometimes-overlooked/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:11:34 +0000 Michele Nunnally http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=642 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/xata-turnpike-tools-sometimes-overlooked/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/roadcheck-2011/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/roadcheck-2011/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:01:15 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=593 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/roadcheck-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/reckless-driving-state-rankings/ http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/reckless-driving-state-rankings/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:29:05 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=558 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/safety/reckless-driving-state-rankings/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alk-technology-summit/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alk-technology-summit/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 21:14:12 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=456 I was lucky enough to attend the ALK Transportation Technology Summit in early May 2011. The event is held in beautiful Princeton NJ and brings together some of the greatest minds in the trucking and trucking technology world for a … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alk-technology-summit/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/busting-the-driver-resistance-myth-mobile-technology-use-can-lower-eobr-adoption-barrier/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/busting-the-driver-resistance-myth-mobile-technology-use-can-lower-eobr-adoption-barrier/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 20:45:56 +0000 Chris Metro http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=509 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/busting-the-driver-resistance-myth-mobile-technology-use-can-lower-eobr-adoption-barrier/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobr-expertise/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobr-expertise/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 16:25:15 +0000 Michelle http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=422 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/eobr-expertise/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/surprising-eobr-adoption-trend/ http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/surprising-eobr-adoption-trend/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 15:23:08 +0000 Brendan Staub http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=417 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/industry-news/surprising-eobr-adoption-trend/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/csa-compliance-storm/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/csa-compliance-storm/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 16:00:17 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=245 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/csa-compliance-storm/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alabama-aid-drive/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alabama-aid-drive/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 19:10:33 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=349 Allen Brenycz is the very definition of “Minnesota nice.” When he received news of the devastation left behind by a recent rash of tornadoes in the south, he single-handedly organized a relief effort. Allen is a former Xata employee and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/alabama-aid-drive/feed/ 3 http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/zoomsafer-partner/ http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/zoomsafer-partner/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 17:40:40 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=272 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/zoomsafer-partner/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/events/expo-cam-montreal/ http://www.xata.com/blog/events/expo-cam-montreal/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 16:38:14 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=196 I was lucky enough to spend five days in Montreal last month attending ExpoCam, Canada’s largest truck show. The conference was HUGE, with more than 300 truck manufacturers, fleet performance and compliance vendors sharing 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. … Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/events/expo-cam-montreal/feed/ 1 http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/scott-christian-cfo/ http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/scott-christian-cfo/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:10:54 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=279 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/scott-christian-cfo/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/frost-sullivan-price-performance-value-leadership-award/ http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/frost-sullivan-price-performance-value-leadership-award/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:09:20 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=284 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/frost-sullivan-price-performance-value-leadership-award/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/rising-fuel-costs/ http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/rising-fuel-costs/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:43:09 +0000 Sarah O'Neill http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=208 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/fleet-management/rising-fuel-costs/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/value-added-reseller-agreement-skybitz/ http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/value-added-reseller-agreement-skybitz/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:32:17 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=296 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/value-added-reseller-agreement-skybitz/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/seeing-beyond-csa-compliance/ http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/seeing-beyond-csa-compliance/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:24:31 +0000 Ryan Barnett http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=189 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/technology/seeing-beyond-csa-compliance/feed/ 0 http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/david-gagne-coo/ http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/david-gagne-coo/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:55:30 +0000 Xata http://www.xata.com/blog/?p=299 Continue reading →]]> http://www.xata.com/blog/press-releases/david-gagne-coo/feed/ 0