Geotab enters Japan with all-in-one video telematics to help businesses improve fleet operations and manage driving risk

TOKYO, Japan – October 20, 2026 – Geotab, a global leader in connected transportations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today announced its expansion into Japan. Geotab will bring its all-in-one video telematics platform designed to help businesses prevent driving risk, support drivers and improve fleet operations.

Geotab enters Japan as businesses face growing pressure to move goods safely and reliably amid structural labor shortages and tighter working-hour regulations. Since April 2024, an annual overtime limit of 960 hours has applied to truck drivers in Japan. Without further measures to improve logistics efficiency, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) projected in 2022 that the country could face a transport capacity shortfall of approximately 34% by fiscal year 2030 Open in new window.

At the same time, businesses managing commercial vehicles must address collision risk while protecting the safety of drivers and other road users. Rather than relying on separate systems, Geotab brings video, vehicle data and AI together in one connected platform, giving businesses a more complete and actionable view of their fleet operations.

From recording incidents to preventing them

At the center of Geotab’s video telematics offering is the GO Focus Plus™, an AI-powered dash cam integrated with Geotab’s cloud-based fleet management platform, MyGeotab™.

In Japan, where dash cams are widely used to record and review incidents, GO Focus Plus extends the role of video from recording what happened to helping prevent incidents before they occur. AI-powered edge intelligence detects behaviors such as mobile phone use, fatigue and tailgating, while real-time in-cab voice alerts enable drivers to self-correct. Pilot data demonstrates the potential of this proactive approach, with participating fleets recording reductions of up to 90% in tailgating and 95% in mobile phone use.

Because video is connected directly with vehicle and driving data in MyGeotab, businesses can see the context surrounding higher-risk events without reviewing hours of footage or reconciling information across separate systems. This helps organizations prioritize critical events for targeted driver coaching, making video an active tool for prevention rather than simply a record of what has already occurred. 

One platform, from vehicle data to AI intelligence

Geotab’s platform brings together vehicle data, video and AI through a connected set of technologies:

• GO Device: Captures high-fidelity vehicle and driving data, including location, trips, driving behavior, and engine performance.
• GO Focus Plus: Adds AI-powered video and real-time driver support, connecting what happens on the road with vehicle, and driving data.
• Geotab Ace: A generative AI assistant integrated into MyGeotab that lets users ask questions in natural language and receive data-backed answers across safety, maintenance, EVs, and trip data.
• Geotab MCP Connector: Extends access to live MyGeotab data and Geotab Ace through enterprise AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot.

“Japan is an important market for Geotab, and we’re proud to bring 26 years of global telematics experience to customers here,” said Jordan Guter, Vice President, East Asia, Geotab. “Businesses in Japan are operating in an increasingly challenging environment — maintaining reliable services while supporting drivers, preventing collisions and managing cost and capacity pressures. We want to bring our global experience and technology to Japan while developing a deep understanding of the needs of customers here. We look forward to building trusted, long-term relationships with customers and partners across the country.”

Building for the future in Japan

Founded in 2000, Geotab connects over 6 million vehicles and assets worldwide, serves more than 100,000 customers, including Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. federal government, and processes more than 100 billion data points every day.

Geotab is committed to building a long-term presence in Japan and deepening its engagement with customers, partners and the broader fleet ecosystem. By combining its global experience with an understanding of the challenges facing Japanese businesses, Geotab aims to help organizations empower drivers, optimize their physical assets and build more resilient fleet operations. 

“As the environment surrounding fleet operations in Japan continues to evolve, businesses are under increasing pressure to respond quickly and effectively,” said Takamichi Takeuchi, Head of Japan & Senior Business Development Manager, APAC, Geotab. “In this context, leveraging vehicle and driving data to improve safety and day-to-day operations is becoming increasingly important. Geotab helps businesses gain greater visibility into their fleet operations, identify potential issues early and take appropriate action to support safer and more efficient operations. By listening closely to our customers and delivering solutions that address their operational needs, we will build a strong, long-term presence in Japan.”