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The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fleet Management.

What to know about Fleet Management

Fleet Management encompasses the strategies and technologies used to oversee and coordinate commercial vehicle operations efficiently and safely. Focused on optimizing routing, maintenance, safety, and sustainability, this field integrates advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and telematics to deliver real-time insights and improve operational decision-making.

Our latest stories explore a wide range of innovations in fleet management, such as AI-powered tools that enhance driver safety, data-driven tyre and asset monitoring, and platforms that support sustainable transport through decarbonization strategies and electric vehicle adoption. Readers will also find insights into how cloud computing and satellite IoT strengthen fleet connectivity and security, as well as how mobile computing reduces costs and environmental impact.

By following developments in fleet management here, readers can understand how emerging technologies are transforming the industry to meet modern challenges including rising operational costs, regulatory pressures, and the need for greener solutions. Whether you’re a fleet operator, logistics professional, or technology enthusiast, these stories offer valuable perspectives on how intelligent systems and digital transformation are shaping the future of transport management.

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Recent Fleet Management News

BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform
Physical Security

BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform

BC Transit taps Vancouver tech firm Spare to unify handyDART bookings and oversight across 29 British Columbia communities.

Tue, 13th Jan 2026

SOTI boosts ONE Platform to cut device downtime in Canadian T&L
Mobile Device Management

SOTI boosts ONE Platform to cut device downtime in Canadian T&L

SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to reduce mobile device downtime, helping Canadian transport and logistics workers reclaim lost hours and ease work stress.

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety
Road Safety

TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety

TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara's AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.

Fri, 18th Jul 2025

F5 adds fleet management tools for BIG-IP environments
Software Updates

F5 adds fleet management tools for BIG-IP environments

Security teams under pressure to patch faster can now track and stage BIG-IP updates across fleets without losing audit control.

Last week

Idoba updates mining simulation with weekly planning
Risk Management

Idoba updates mining simulation with weekly planning

The upgrade gives underground mine planners a way to spot congestion, equipment conflicts and schedule risk before crews go underground.

Last week

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Network Infrastructure

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

Last week

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars
Digital Transformation

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars

Carmakers could cut warranty costs and breakdowns as the open-source system unifies telemetry, maintenance and service data in one stack.

Last week

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace
Internet of Things

Cambridge Mobile Telematics joins Geotab Marketplace

Fleets using Geotab devices can now tap behaviour-based commercial insurance without extra hardware, as telematics pricing remains underused.

This month

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production
Data centers

Molted touts operating layer for AI agents in production

As fleets of autonomous agents move into daily use, teams are wrestling with crashes, credentials and recovery that model demos never cover.

This month

Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform
Internet of Things

Google Cloud, Valtech open-source Nexus SDV platform

Carmakers may gain cheaper, more secure software-defined vehicle tools as the open-source Nexus SDV core targets 100 million devices.

This month

Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in
Sustainability

Philips Signage 6060 debuts with BrightSignOS built in

Retailers and venue operators can now deploy Philips screens without an external media player, as PPDS adds BrightSignOS and built-in AI support.

Last month

Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices
Unified Communications

Owl Labs launches subscription service for hybrid devices

IT teams can now centrally manage hybrid meeting fleets as Owl Labs adds paid analytics, support and API tools to its devices.

Last month

Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Productivity

Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access

Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.

Last month

Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform
Productivity

Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform

Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.

Last month

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service
Virtual Private Networks

Transatel, Docomo & Zscaler launch IoT security service

Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.

Last month

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.

Last month

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Disaster Recovery

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update

Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.

Last month

Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations
Digital Transformation

Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations

Windows users can now run trillion-parameter AI models locally as NVIDIA targets enterprise developers with a deskside workstation and new security controls.

Last month

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design
Robotics

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design

The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.

Last month

Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals
Smart Cities

Nvidia expands Drive Hyperion with global robotaxi deals

New robotaxi projects in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and Saudi Arabia could help Nvidia turn Drive Hyperion into a standard platform for fleets.

Last month