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44% of Australian transport workers eye sector exit
Digital Transformation

44% of Australian transport workers eye sector exit

Rising freight demand is intensifying labour strain, with 44% of Australian transport and logistics staff considering a sector exit within five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain
Digital Transformation

Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain

Long hours, compliance pressure and mental strain are prompting many Australian logistics staff to consider quitting within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management
Software-as-a-Service

Teletrac Navman names Sharma as VP Product Management

The hire comes as the fleet software group expands AI and compliance tools to help operators manage mixed-energy vehicles and tighter regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets
Digital Transformation

Zetifi backs identity-led safety shift in Australian fleets

Australian fleets could improve audit trails and incident response by tying safety events to verified worker identities across vehicles and field sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech
Agricultural Technology

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool
Digital Transformation

Zetifi launches Microsoft-native fleet safety tool

Beta customers in Australia are getting alerts and compliance records inside Microsoft 365, reducing the risk of missed lone-worker incidents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets
Surveillance

Microlise launches AI distraction cameras for fleets

Fleet managers in Australia gain real-time alerts on fatigue and distraction as scrutiny of heavy vehicle safety intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Zetifi launches connected fleet safety platform in Australia

Zetifi has unveiled a Connected Fleet Safety platform in Australia, integrating vehicle and worker risk data directly into Microsoft 365 workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner
Data Analytics

Hexicor Telematics, AMA Fleet unite to form major telematics partner

Hexicor and AMA Fleet merge as Hexicor Telematics, creating a major Australian Teletrac Navman partner focused on safety-led fleet services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

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Drivers need onboarding for fleet safety tech, study says
Data Protection

Drivers need onboarding for fleet safety tech, study says

Poor onboarding is undermining fleet safety technology, with prepared drivers nearly four times more likely to rate coaching tools effective.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Teletrac Navman study links onboarding to driver trust
Data Protection

Teletrac Navman study links onboarding to driver trust

Better onboarding could make fleet safety tech far more effective, as prepared drivers were three times likelier to rate coaching highly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Geotab launches investigations tool for Asia Pacific fleets
Digital Transformation

Geotab launches investigations tool for Asia Pacific fleets

The platform could cut manual incident reviews for fleets by combining telematics, evidence and case tracking into one auditable record.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras
Risk & Compliance

Waylens licenses InsureVision crash tech for fleet cameras

Fleet operators could gain crash confirmation and claims alerts within minutes, as 150,000 North American cameras get cloud-based VisionScore access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
Data Analytics

Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance

Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

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