MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XATA Corporation (Nasdaq:
XATA), the expert in fleet operations optimization, is now shipping a
significant addition to navigation capabilities within its two main fleet
operations products, XATANET and MobileMax. Leveraging CoPilot Truck by ALK
Technologies, a leading commercial navigation software package, the enhanced
navigation solution provides turn-by-turn directions, voice prompts and
graphical maps that better help drivers complete their routes safely and more
efficiently.
Drivers can sometimes be unfamiliar with certain routes, new to an area,
or forced to deal with traffic, construction and other unplanned obstacles,
all of which force them to shift their attention from driving to navigation.
XATA's fleet operations software, integrated with ALK's CoPilot Truck,
provides mapping and turn-by-turn directions that help drivers better manage
these situations. The enhanced navigation capabilities eliminate the need for
paper maps, written directions or calling someone for directions, all of which
can lead to unsafe driving conditions and delivery delays.
The navigation function within XATANET integrates with back-office routing
and dispatching applications. And by interfacing XATA's fleet management
solutions with ALK's CoPilot Truck, each XATANET and MobileMax will put
everything drivers need at their fingertips.
"In keeping with our promise to continually add functionality to our
product line, we made it a priority to integrate this enhanced navigation
capability with XATA's products," said Tom Flies, senior vice president,
product management, XATA Corporation. "Adding ALK CoPilot Truck also delivers
on our promise to add best-in-class third-party applications to provide the
most comprehensive fleet operations solution in the industry."
The new XATA navigation solution provides users an interactive, onboard
navigation with text-to-speech directions, graphical indicators and a large
moving-map format.
"Pairing ALK's CoPilot Truck technology with XATANET's integration of
routing and dispatch applications eliminates manual interaction needed by the
driver or dispatch personnel, which also helps eliminate delivery delays and
errors," said Dan Popkin, vice president, CoPilot Sales, ALK Technologies.
"Together, the two technologies give drivers truck-specific turn-by-turn
directions that result in less distraction, allowing them to focus on their
core task: driving safely to their destination."
"Turn-by-turn navigation will significantly increase the efficiency and
delivery accuracy of our operations," said Chris Suttle, transportation
manager, xpedx. "With their routes automatically integrated with XATA's in-cab
navigation, our drivers can focus more on the road, making for a safer,
efficient, on-time fleet."
"Our company prides itself on excellent service and on-time deliveries,
which is essential to our trucking business," said Larry Gregory, president,
Gregory Logistics. "The enhanced navigation capability that MobileMax provides
helps us continue to provide our customers with exceptional service and safe
operations."
Additionally, XATA's upgraded navigation results in less time drivers must
spend learning new routes, and the solution's ease of use makes it easier to
substitute drivers to cover routes when someone is out.
The enhanced navigation is offered on a single screen and provides
industry compliance and performance-trend reporting that lets fleet managers
assess how well drivers are following routes.
About XATA
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, XATA Corporation (NASDAQ:XATA) is an
expert in optimizing fleet operations by reducing costs and ensuring
regulatory compliance for the trucking industry. With the company's flagship
product, XATANET, our customers now have access to vehicle data anywhere,
anytime, through a fee-based subscription service. Our software and
professional services help companies manage fleet operations, enhance driver
safety and deliver a higher level of customer satisfaction. XATA provides
expert services to develop the business processes required to deliver the
profitability, safety and service level demanded by today's competitive
transportation environments. XATA was the first company to introduce
electronic driver logs and exception-based management reporting. For more
information, visit http://www.xata.com or call 1-800-745-9282.
SOURCE XATA Corporation
