Tag Archives: Xata Turnpike
Hours of Service Violations and the Puzzle Problem
July 13, 2012
Let’s face it—we all know managing for the increasingly complex Hours of Service rule is a little bit like sitting down to a 10,000 piece Beers of the World puzzle. Remaining profitable has always been challenging enough on its own. … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy Note: Can a “Phablet” Offer the Best of Both Worlds?
May 8, 2012
As part of our commitment to providing the most “device-friendly” fleet management solutions, Xata announced today at CTIA in New Orleans that we’ve added the Samsung Galaxy Note to our growing list of mobile devices certified to work with Xata … Continue reading
Multiple Operating Authority Management Explained
March 20, 2012
Here at Xata, we recently announced Multiple Operating Authority Management for household goods carriers. This tracking tool supports fleet managers who must supervise drivers hauling for multiple operating authorities. This is the first and only Hours of Service (HOS) and … Continue reading
EOBR Refresher Training on LearnXata.com
January 26, 2012
In late November, we published a post about the value of online training for truck drivers and fleet managers. We’re making that easier for our own Xata Turnpike customers and prospects with recently released videos on www.learnxata.com. Xata offers two … Continue reading
Safe driving practices—and the texting while driving quandary
January 24, 2012
Today’s distracted driving statistics are unbelievably sobering. The average time a driver’s eyes are off the road while texting is 4 to 5 seconds. While that may seem like an infinitesimal amount of time, when driving 55 mph, it’s enough … Continue reading
Customer Conversations: A small fleet drives profitability with EOBRs
January 16, 2012
After an early morning drive to St. Cloud, MN, I met fleet owner, Sal Gonzalez, at his shop. I arrived with coffee and he showed me into his office, where we sat huddled around his desk, reviewing the transcript of … Continue reading
Motorola Xyboard Android Tablet Certified for Xata Turnpike
January 12, 2012
Committed to being the industry’s most “device-friendly” fleet management solution, we announced today at CES 2012 in Las Vegas that we’ve added the Motorola Xyboard Android tablet to our growing list of devices certified to work with Xata Turnpike. Motorola’s … Continue reading
Focus on: Apps for Fleets and Drivers (Part 3 of 3)
December 22, 2011
Last week, I shared with you some good apps for fleets, drivers and the trucking industry. Today, here are some additional apps that made the list. Skype: Stay connected With free calls to any user worldwide, Skype is an … Continue reading
