New Geotab research reveals Australian fleets are turning to connected technologies to improve safety and reduce risk

Sydney, Australia – 15^th June 2026 – Geotab Inc. ("Geotab"), a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today released its inaugural Connected Fleets in Australia Report 2026, revealing that Australian fleet operators are increasingly investing in connected vehicle technologies to improve safety, reduce operational risk and strengthen business performance.
 

Based on a survey of 517 fleet managers, executives and mobility professionals across Australia, the report provides new insights into how organisations are using telematics, video-based safety solutions, asset tracking and AI-powered fleet technologies to address some of the industry's most pressing challenges.
 

The findings show that driver drowsiness and fatigue and safety remain the leading concerns for Australian fleet managers, followed by meeting customer expectations, fuel costs and operational efficiency.
 

As organisations look for new ways to protect drivers and reduce incidents, adoption of video telematics continues to grow. More than half of Australian fleets now use in-cab video technology, reflecting a broader shift towards data-driven safety programs and proactive risk management.
 

The report found that organisations using video telematics reported significant improvements across key safety and operational metrics, including:

• 65% improvement in driver safety
• 61% reduction in false claims
• 49% reduction in safety incident costs
• 39% reduction in insurance costs

The research also highlights the growing role of video telematics in supporting driver coaching, fatigue management and compliance initiatives, particularly in industries where vehicles operate in higher-risk environments or over long distances.

“The Australian fleet industry is navigating a complex mix of safety, compliance and operational challenges, with driver fatigue, rising costs and increasing customer expectations placing greater pressure on fleet operators than ever before,” said David Brown, Associate Vice President Sales, APAC at Geotab.
 

“Our research shows that connected vehicle technologies are becoming essential tools for organisations looking to improve safety and performance. In particular, video telematics is helping fleets move beyond reacting to incidents and towards proactively identifying risk, supporting driver coaching and creating safer outcomes on Australian roads.
 

“As fleets continue to embrace data-driven decision-making, we're seeing growing recognition that safety, efficiency and sustainability are closely connected. The organisations achieving the strongest results are those using real-time insights to better protect their drivers, optimise operations and build more resilient businesses.”
 

Beyond safety, the report found that connected fleet technologies are delivering measurable business value across Australian organisations. 75% of businesses using GPS tracking solutions reported they were highly beneficial for fleet management, while 70% reported reducing fleet costs, 57% improved productivity and more than half achieved a positive return on investment within 12 months.
 

As Australia's transport sector continues to evolve, connected fleet technologies, AI-powered insights and video telematics are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting safer roads, stronger compliance outcomes and more efficient fleet operations.
 

About the Connected Fleets in Australia Report 2026

The Geotab Connected Fleets in Australia Report 2026 is based on research conducted by ABI Research on behalf of Geotab. The study surveyed 517 Australian fleet managers, executives and mobile-business professionals and explores technology adoption, operational challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of fleet management in Australia.