MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XATA Corporation (Nasdaq: XATA), a leader in fleet optimization software and services, today announced that Pinnergy, Ltd., a provider of drilling, fluid and oil and gas waste disposal services to the energy industry, is installing XATANET on 78 of its trucks in the Barnett Shale area of Texas, the site of many natural gas fields.

The company will leverage XATANET to better manage its fleet performance, particularly with asset tracking and the ability to oversee truck and driver activity. Pinnergy also plans to integrate XATANET with its existing fleet management capabilities to enhance customer service.

"XATANET's visibility will give us the tools we need to monitor and manage our fleet with much greater efficiency," said Jeannie Hollingshead, vice president of IT and chief administrative officer, Pinnergy, Ltd. "The on-demand, any-time aspect of XATA's software will also allow us to monitor our fleet around the clock and make adjustments where necessary."

"Focusing on delivering state-of-the-art fleet performance management solutions allows us to provide our customers with applications and professional services that help optimize their fleet performance," said David Gagne, executive vice president, field operations, XATA Corporation. "Aside from reducing costs and streamlining Pinnergy's operations, XATANET's flexibility will allow Pinnergy to integrate their fleet performance management software with other internal systems."

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 introduction of XATANET in 2004, 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 www.xata.com or call 1-800-745-9282.

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