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NewsFebruary 17, 2010

Pinnergy to Implement XATANET for Enhanced Fleet Performance

MINNEAPOLIS - XATA Corp., a leader in fleet optimization software and services, 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.

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NewsDecember 31, 2009

GPS Leaves Couple Stranded in Oregon Snow

A Nevada couple was misled by their Toyota Sequoia’s GPS unit and ended up stuck for three days in the Winema-Fremont National Forest in eastern Oregon.

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NewsDecember 10, 2009

Shell Asks Carmakers to Deactivate In-Car GPS Devices

In an attempt to prevent distracted driving, Shell has asked automakers to deactivate satellite navigation systems while a vehicle is in motion, meaning that voice instructions will come out of the system, but the screen would be blank.

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NewsOctober 30, 2009

NewWave Communications Improves Efficiency Using GPS

SIKESTON, MO - In addition cutting down on fuel use, GPS has helped NewWave Communications guarantee customers a two-hour appointment block instead of the typical four hours cable companies are notorious for.

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NewsOctober 30, 2009

Telematics to Boost Truck Fleet Efficiency & Safety

ATLANTA - According to a global study unveiled at the HTUF Conference this week, 71-percent of respondents believe technology will be one of the most important external forces impacting the industry in 2020.

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NewsOctober 20, 2009

GPS Causing Truck Crashes

ALBANY, NY - Gov. David Paterson recently proposed penalties including jail time and confiscation of trucks to come down on drivers who use GPS to take more hazardous routes and end up striking bridges.

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NewsOctober 15, 2009

NY State Seeks to Shape Up Rebellious Truckers

New York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce a bill to the Legislature that would propose penalties on truckers who use GPS systems to locate faster, but prohibited routes.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2009

New Ruling: Police Can Use Tracking Devices in a Suspect's Vehicle

Ruling also highlights the right of the individual to be free from constant government monitoring.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2009

GPS Tracking System Used to Fight Speeding Ticket

Police defend radar technology in speeding case, but driver's parents claim the vehicle's satellite tracking device showed a slower speed.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

Mass. Bill Would Ban Use of GPS to Track Workers

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering prohibiting the use of global positioning systems technology (GPS) to track state employees.

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