Xata and McLeod Announce Joint Development Projects to Improve Compliance and Integrate Product Functionality
26 Septembre 2011 - 2:12PM
Xata Corporation (Nasdaq:XATA), a leader in fleet optimization and
compliance software, and McLeod Software, a leading provider of
transportation software solutions, today announced
joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours of
service (HOS) regulations and to more effectively collect,
integrate, sort, share and view driver and vehicle data to improve
fleet operations. The projects were announced at the McLeod
Software Users' Conference, underway now through Sept. 27 in
Chicago.
"Our hands-on partnership with McLeod demonstrates Xata's
ongoing commitment to remain at the forefront when it comes to
helping fleets leverage technology to keep their operations
compliant and efficient," said Christian Schenk, vice president of
product marketing, Xata. "Our partnership also demonstrates our
commitment to working with other industry leaders to ensure fleets
have the robust functionality they need."
The two companies currently have two joint-development projects
underway, each of which is focused on integrating Xata
functionality into McLeod's product offerings. The specific two
projects are:
- Real-time hours of service (HOS). To meet
customer demand for greater visibility into drivers' available
hours, the companies are integrating each of XataNet's and Xata
Turnpike's hours-of-service applications into McLeod's LoadMaster
dispatch software. This will give fleets a real-time view of
exactly how many hours a driver has available, both for current and
future drive cycles. Not only will this make it easier for fleets
and drivers to comply with industry 70/60 regulations and the
34-hour reset rule, it will also help dispatchers more effectively
utilize driver availability and plan and route deliveries.
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR). To
enable fleets to proactively manage inspections and better utilize
maintenance data, XataNet's DVIR functionality is being integrated
into McLeod's third-party vehicle maintenance modules provided by
Cetaris and SquareRigger. This integration will include automatic
notification of a vehicle's mechanical problems so proactive
maintenance can be scheduled before those issues become more
expensive to fix. The integration will also increase line of sight
to both in- and out-of-service tractors and trailers, enabling
dispatchers to better utilize existing assets. Other functionality,
including the automatic generation of purchase orders and detailed
reporting whenever maintenance work is performed on the road, will
also be included.
"Our partnership with Xata unites two industry-leading companies
that share a common goal of providing fleets with real-time
information and easy-to-use tools to improve operations," said Tom
McLeod, CEO of McLeod Software. "We're excited to join forces with
them and look forward to providing the private and for-hire fleets
we both serve with more high value solutions."
About Xata
Xata Corporation (Nasdaq:XATA) provides intuitive, automated
fleet management software solutions to the trucking industry. By
delivering real-time critical information on vehicle and driver
performance, Xata makes it easy for fleet managers, dispatchers and
drivers to collect, sort, view and analyze data to help reduce
costs, increase safety and compliance, and improve customer
satisfaction.
Our award-winning solutions include 1) XataNet, a full-featured,
enterprise-wide solution that helps private and for-hire fleets
drive continuous improvement, and 2) Xata Turnpike, a
technologically advanced, low-cost, easy-to-install solution that
runs on drivers' existing cell phones, smartphones and tablet
computers. Both solutions help fleet managers and drivers meet
established and emerging electronic onboard recorder (EOBR)
regulations. We also offer a portfolio of professional services,
including implementation, training and consulting, to help our
customers deliver bottom-line results. For more information, visit
www.xata.com or call 1.800.745.9282.
About McLeod
Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of transportation,
brokerage and document management systems. Specifically developed
for the trucking industry, McLeod's advanced management solutions
and services enable transportation companies to increase their
efficiencies in all areas while reducing costs. McLeod Software's
integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster®,
PowerBroker™, DocumentPower™ Enterprise, HirePower™ and the McLeod
Freight Management Solutions product line. Founded in 1985 and
headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves truckload
and LTL carriers, freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers throughout
North America. For more information, contact McLeod Software toll
free at 877-362-5363 or visit www.McLeodSoftware.com.
Contacts: Karl Nilsson Xata Corporation karl.nilsson@xata.com
952.707.5650
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