Xata Corp. announced the company is changing its name to XRS Corp. and introduced a revolutionary all-mobile platform of the same name for trucking compliance, performance and fleet optimization. The name change reflects significant changes it will be employing in new technology, according to the company.
“We’ve always been at the forefront of developing technologies and services that have brought the power of science to the trucking industry,” said Jay Coughlan, CEO of XRS Corp. “Now, we’ve pioneered mobile fleet optimization, a revolution that’s literally putting the power of technology in every driver’s hand. Our new name honors Xata’s proud history while reflecting our breakthrough new mobile technology.”
The company said the name change is driven by its new, all-mobile platform, designed to help fleets and drivers capture data for two essential needs: to keep drivers and fleets compliant, and to slash costs. The company said its eight years of success and more than 50,000 mobile subscribers with its first-generation mobile tool, Turnpike, have paved the way for XRS.
According to the company, XRS will run on more than 50 types of mobile devices to automatically transmit vehicle and operator data directly to a management dashboard. Nearly 90% of drivers already have mobile devices in use, meaning there are no additional hardware costs associated with XRS. XRS said it has partnership agreements with the leading brands in mobile communications in both the U.S. and Canada.
According to the maker, XRS makes life easier for drivers, as it takes only 10 minutes to install with easy, instinctive use and data sharing. The flexibility of XRS to work alongside thousands of other applications available for smartphones and tablets makes it as big or as small as users need it to be – whether for owner-operators or small, medium or large trucking operations.
“The days of expensive, hard-wired, on-board installations are gone. Mobile technology is established in our industry; XRS is the next step. We are already working with our legacy Xata customers to help them go mobile with ease and efficiency,” said Coughlan. “We are truly excited for how XRS will transform our industry.”
The company announced that with XRS, there are no up-front hardware costs and no capital requirements. The subscription-based monthly service will be in the range of current Turnpike pricing today, with varying pricing levels dependent on package and feature functionality. Every XRS package level includes an XRS Relay in-cab device that communicates via Bluetooth with the driver’s existing smartphone or tablet. The ROI of XRS is almost immediate, and it pays off in driver productivity, fuel efficiency, fleet utilization, accident prevention, compliance and much more, according to the maker. At a trooper stop or weigh station, a driver’s smartphone or tablet linked to the truck’s computer through the XRS Relay device serves as mobile proof of compliance with XRS data.
XRS is scheduled for general release in spring 2013. Pricing and package levels will be announced prior to general availability in the spring. To sign up or for more information, visit the website below.
