MINNEAPOLIS, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XATA Corporation
(Nasdaq: XATA), a leader in fleet optimization software and
services, today announced that Van Kam Freightways is now using the
XATA Speed Management solution, which hit the market in early June.
Van Kam is a Canadian-based freight carrier that provides
transportation services to locations in Canada and the continental United States.
XATA Speed Management empowers fleet managers to create and
enforce a freight environment that promotes safe driving through
monitoring driver speeding patterns and analyzing other unsafe
driver behaviors. XATA Speed Management, powered by SpeedGauge,
provides speed-by-road exception reports that give fleet managers
information on exactly how fast drivers are driving versus posted
speed limits. Additionally, the XATAScope portion of XATA Speed
Management provides second-by-second vehicle speed data, anytime
and at any location.
XATA Speed Management is integrated with the XATANET solution,
which Van Kam is using to gain insight on its fleet's overall
operational performance. With XATA Speed Management, Van Kam aims
to reduce or eliminate speeding infractions by its drivers and to
increase the safety of its fleet.
"Safety is a top priority at Van Kam, and XATA Speed Management
gives us the tools to ensure that we're doing all we can to coach
our drivers and run a safe fleet," said Wayne Dubeau, director of safety and compliance,
Van Kam Freightways. "Most road accidents out there are due to
speeding, and XATA Speed Management is helping us ensure that our
drivers remain safe and within traffic laws."
XATA Speed Management is also beneficial to fleets working to
comply with CSA 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) initiative aimed at improving vehicle
safety. XATA Speed Management's predictive tools can be used to
improve a fleet's overall safety rating by preventing speeding
violations.
"Speed Management provides a huge benefit to companies looking
to run a safe, efficient and compliant fleet," said Christian Schenk, vice president, product
marketing, XATA Corporation. "Van Kam is already reaping the
benefits of having detailed speed data, which saves money by
reducing costs associated with accidents, maintenance and excessive
speeding."
About XATA
XATA Corporation is the expert in optimizing truck-fleet
operations by reducing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Our on-demand software and services help companies manage fleet
operations, enhance driver safety and deliver a higher level of
customer satisfaction. Offered through a monthly-subscription
service, XATA software solutions can affordably oversee every truck
in an organization's fleet. XATA also provides expert services to
develop the business processes required to deliver the
profitability, safety and service levels demanded by today's
competitive transportation environments.
Based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, XATA revolutionized the trucking industry by
being the first to introduce electronic driver logs and
exception-based management reporting. Our XATANET solution provides
our customers with access to their vehicle data anywhere, anytime.
XATA Turnpike—a division of XATA Corporation—provides PDA-based
fleet management capabilities for little or no upfront costs.
About Van Kam Freightways Ltd.
Van Kam provides scheduled service for regular, LTL, TL and
special commodity contracts within British Columbia and Alberta, as well as providing regular service
to Eastern Canada and the
continental United States. The
company works with its customers to prepare customized distribution
programs, and the Van Kam staff understands the complexities of the
transportation business. The company is consistently upgrading its
use of technology and is committed to providing, high-quality,
low-cost professional services.
SOURCE XATA Corporation