Monthly Archives: February 2012
EOBRs & Driver Harassment: Share your thoughts with the FMCSA
February 29, 2012
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
St. Christopher Fund – Last Call to Help & Twitter Chat Recap
February 28, 2012
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
Driver harassment – it’s not due to EOBRs
February 27, 2012
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
Employee Spotlight: Tom Ryan
February 24, 2012
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
Show Your CEO EOBRs = Profitable Trucking
February 23, 2012
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
The Changing Face of the American Trucker
February 22, 2012
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
Easy and Stress-Free Tax Tips for Truckers
February 20, 2012
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 tax tips that will make … Continue reading
Employee Spotlight: Matt Srnec
February 17, 2012
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
