Author Archives: David Gagne Xata COO
About David Gagne Xata COO
XRS Google ProfileFleet Owner Magazine Recognizes Xata Customers
December 21, 2011
Everyone at Xata was thrilled to hear that three of our customers were recognized by Fleet Owner Magazine’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
Effective Employee Communication: Lessons From a Hitman
October 13, 2011
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
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
Mythbusting: The Truth About EOBRs, Part 4
July 11, 2011
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
Mythbusting: The Truth About EOBRs, Part 3
July 7, 2011
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
Mythbusting: The truth about EOBRs, Part 2 of a 4-part series
June 28, 2011In my June 23rd post, I addressed some misconceptions about electronic on-board recorders, or EOBRs. Namely, that they take time away from a driver’s workday, that they require driver interaction while their rig is in motion, and that they cost … Continue reading
Mythbusting: The Truth About EOBRs, Part 1
June 23, 2011As Xata’s Chief Operating Officer, I lead a group of people whose collective goal is to improve highway safety, to help make our customers’ jobs easier and to make their operations more profitable. So, I put a lot of energy … Continue reading
