Monthly Archives: August 2011
Tackle Your Next Tradeshow
August 29, 2011
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
Xata’s Mobility Matrix: Find the Right Device for Your Fleet
August 26, 2011
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
What Hard Braking Means to Your Business
August 24, 2011
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
Netflix vs. Hulu Plus: Entertainment Options for the Road Warrior
August 23, 2011
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
Employee Spotlight: Rob Pallante
August 18, 2011
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
10 Best Truck Stops
August 17, 2011
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
Key Considerations When Selecting Mobile Devices for Your Fleet
August 16, 2011
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
Employee Spotlight: Nick Gardner
August 12, 2011
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
