Monthly Archives: July 2011
10 Things to Consider Before Purchasing an EOBR Solution
July 28, 2011
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
EOBR ROI Calculator Proves the Technology is a Profit-Driver
July 27, 2011
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
Road Science: Fleet Productivity and Profitability Made Easy
July 25, 2011
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
Employee Spotlight: Chris Barbey
July 22, 2011
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
Ten Ways to Safely Share the Road with Trucks
July 20, 2011
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
Mythbusting: Uncovering the Truth About EOBRs
July 19, 2011
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
Employee Spotlight: Casey Hinderscheid
July 14, 2011
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
Find the Right Electronic Onboard Recorder for Your Fleet
July 13, 2011
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
