Monthly Archives: November 2011
Implementing EOBRs: Avoid Hiccups That Slow ROI – Part 2 of 2
November 30, 2011
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
Implementing EOBRs: Avoid Hiccups That Slow ROI – Part 1 of 2
November 29, 2011
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
Restricting Mobile Phone Use in the Cab
November 28, 2011
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
The Value of EOBR Online Training
November 23, 2011
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
Managing MPG in Winter Driving Conditions
November 22, 2011
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
Customers Weigh-in on Fleet Software Development: Xata Xperience Board
November 21, 2011
We’re looking forward to our next Xperience Board meeting on August, 17, 2013. 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 … Continue reading
EOBRs help alleviate fleets’ financial struggles
November 18, 2011
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
Get on the Bus: J1708 and J1939 Vehicle Bus Standards
November 15, 2011
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
