XATA Corp. completes acquisition of GeoLogic Solutions

The Trucker News Services

2/1/2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Fleet management services company XATA Corp. has completed its acquisition of GeoLogic Solutions Inc., the company reported Friday. Based in Herndon, Va., GeoLogic provides the commercial trucking industry with wireless asset management solutions designed to reduce operational costs while increasing overall efficiency. Its mobile communications and tracking system, MobileMax is installed on hundreds of fleets, representing more than 35,000 trucks across North America, a news release said.

GeoLogic is also a Mobile Virtual Network Operator and provides third-party wireless data services through its CrossBridge Solutions platform.

“The acquisition of GeoLogic opens the door to new software subscribers in the for-hire segment of the trucking industry,” said Jay Coughlan, XATA chairman and CEO. “Combined with our expertise in the private fleet segment, this acquisition will provide a platform for significant growth within the over-the-road transportation sector. The combination of our two companies will broaden XATA’s footprint in the market and further leverage GeoLogic’s technology and professional staff.”

The combined companies reported $55.6 million of revenue for the trailing 12-month period ending December 31, 2007. After the acquisition, XATA has approximately 57,000 monthly subscribers using its technology, the company said.

Based in Minneapolis, XATA Corp. markets itself as an expert in optimizing fleet operations by reducing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance for the trucking industry.