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Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia
Fleet Management

Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia

New parking features aim to help Australian motorists capture evidence after damage or tailgating incidents, with prices from AUD $189.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Global Stories

Telematics stories

Targa Telematics launches AI vehicle delivery monitoring
Digital Transformation

Targa Telematics launches AI vehicle delivery monitoring

Leasing firms could cut delays and insurance risks as new software spots delivery errors and missing paperwork before contracts begin.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital
Software-as-a-Service

Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital

Vontier will book USD $80 million in cash and keep a minority stake as it exits control of a fleet software unit valued at USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool
Manufacturing

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool

Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Supply Chain

Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption

Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
Software-as-a-Service

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools

UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future
Software-as-a-Service

Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future

Live camera analysis could help firms spot unsafe behaviour earlier, as the new platform targets transport, logistics and manufacturing across Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows
Smart Cities

London e-bike thefts hit record high as market grows

Rising losses are putting pressure on operators and insurers as London's e-bike fleet grows, with thefts up 21% to a record 2,966 last year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly
Digital Transformation

AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly

Fleets using predictive systems can cut workshop disruption and trim technician bills by up to USD $8,285 a year, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner
Supply Chain

Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner

The haulage sector's driver shortage loomed over an awards night in Manchester, where anonymised data put Aldi's Christopher Sullivan on top.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds

US fleet managers are using AI route planning to save seven hours a week and trim fuel budgets by 19.3%, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Vehicle misuse rises 50% as thefts shift to unauthorised use
Data Analytics

Vehicle misuse rises 50% as thefts shift to unauthorised use

Fleet operators face rising losses as unauthorised use, now nearly 40% of thefts, complicates recovery and pushing up costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds
Data Analytics

New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds

Limited access to real-time data is keeping New Zealand fleet assets idle about half the time, Teletrac Navman says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Amberd.ai wins Procon Analytics deal for AI BI shift
Data Analytics

Amberd.ai wins Procon Analytics deal for AI BI shift

Executives at Procon Analytics will get natural-language answers in seconds as Amberd.ai replaces slower dashboard reporting with an AI layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets

Fleet operators face heavier tachograph scrutiny as the platform unifies downloads, alerts and coaching to curb costly infringements.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026