Fleet management

Do FMOs need clear data agreements with clients?

When a Fleet Management Organisation and its client rely on the same telematics data, a written agreement defines who can access what, for what purpose and on what terms.

The growing role of AI in fleet management: from optimisation to competitive advantage

Fleet managers are constantly balancing competing priorities. Rising operating costs, increasing customer expectations and ongoing workforce pressures mean every vehicle, route and delivery matters.

HVNL compliance checklist: 4 areas fleet operators should review in 2026

The amended Heavy Vehicle National Law is now in effect. Use this practical checklist to assess your safety systems, driver fitness processes, fatigue management and operational evidence.

Why Smart OBM systems are your complete compliance solution

Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) systems help heavy vehicle operators manage compliance, maximise payload revenue and eliminate overload fines through a single, unified platform.

How telematics and AI can turn fleet data into better business decisions

Transport businesses collect vast amounts of operational data, but much of it sits across separate systems. Connecting fleet telemetry with finance, payroll, transport management and maintenance data can help operators use AI to uncover insights and make better-informed decisions.

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and video evidence: a practical guide for Australian fleets

Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms that take effect on 1 August 2026, Australian fleets must prove they are actively managing on-road risk. Video telematics is the objective evidence of a fleet monitoring risk as it happens.

How to get your drivers on board with fleet management

Introducing fleet management in Australia can feel like a tightrope walk. But when framed as a tool designed to protect rather than police, drivers quickly embrace it as their ultimate on-the-road ally under the new July 2026 Heavy Vehicle National Law reforms.

Fleet costs management: optimising fleet operations in a challenging economy

In the high-pressure Australian economy of 2026, fleet costs have moved from a back-office overhead to a critical pillar of the enterprise balance sheet. With diesel at $2.08 AUD per litre, traditional expense tracking is no longer enough to maintain a competitive edge.

The ROI of AI route optimisation and dynamic dispatching in Australia

Facing record diesel costs and urban density, Australian fleets are turning to AI route optimization. Data confirms it scales operational capacity, reduces fuel waste, and improves customer satisfaction through precise, real-time dispatching.

Maximising high-value machinery management via construction asset tracking to protect your business

The Geotab 2026 report reveals asset tracking is essential for Australian construction. By leveraging digital oversight to secure remote sites and optimize crew schedules, firms significantly reduce theft, slash labor costs, and boost productivity, with 50% achieving positive ROI within one year.

Geotab launches the 2026 report: connected fleets in Australia

Why Device-Agnostic Driver Apps Are the Next Step for Australian Heavy Transport

Australian fleet operators can reduce in-cab tablet costs by $400–$800 per unit by switching to device-agnostic driver apps. These platforms run telematics software on any approved Android device, eliminate vendor lock-in, and support EWD compliance requirements.