Pinnergy will be installing Xata Corp.’s XataNet fleet optimization software in 78 of its trucks in the Barnett Shale area of Texas, Xata has announced. Pinnergy is a provider of drilling, fluid and oil and gas waste disposal services to the energy industry. (More Xata news)

“XataNet’s visibility will give us the tools we need to monitor and manage our fleet with much greater efficiency,” said Jeannie Hollingshead, vp of IT & 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.”

Pinnergy will use the software for asset tracking and monitoring of truck and driver productivity among other uses, including the integration with other management software to enhance its customer service.

“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 vp, field operations, Xata. “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.”