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FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge
Clean technologies

FIA unveils motorsport stars for Smart Driving Challenge

The FIA has unveiled its new ambassadors for the Smart Driving Challenge, including seven prominent drivers, to promote safer, sustainable driving globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Geotab introduces new solutions to enhance fleet safety
Data Analytics

Geotab introduces new solutions to enhance fleet safety

Geotab has launched three new solutions on its Marketplace to enhance compliance, safety, and productivity for heavy transport fleets in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans
Artificial Intelligence

SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans

SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst
Data Analytics

Arity enhances data speed & cuts costs with Starburst

Arity has dramatically improved data processing efficiency and cut costs by 66% after adopting Starburst Galaxy, achieving a tenfold increase in speed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions
Fleet Management

Survey reveals 70% of global fleets affected by distractions

A survey reveals 70% of global fleets face issues from distracted driving, prompting New Zealand's government to consider stricter penalties for violations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences
Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary
Data Analytics

SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary

SenSen Networks lands a five-year contract worth AUD $4.6 million with The City of Calgary to provide advanced enforcement systems, with potential extensions to nine years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

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SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data
Digital Transformation

SafetyCulture & Directed partner to boost fleet safety with data

Directed Technologies partners with SafetyCulture to integrate OEM-embedded vehicle data, enhancing fleet safety and compliance via a streamlined, real-time platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents
Road Safety

Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents

Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety
Digital Entertainment

Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety

Teletrac Navman launches the AI-powered Multi IQ Camera for 360° fleet safety in Australia's heavy vehicle sector, integrating with its TN360 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders
Data Analytics

Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders

Despite 84% of HSE leaders prioritising fleet safety, 60% have yet to adopt AI-powered safety technologies, risking incidents and compliance issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake
eLearning

TTC reports 74% surge in e-learning driver uptake

TTC has announced a striking 74% rise in its e-learning driver training uptake, with over 54,000 hours logged in 2024, reflecting a commitment to road safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric America
Unified Communications

Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric America

Seeing Machines partners with Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America to promote its Guardian Generation 3 driver monitoring system across The Americas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions
Road Safety

Seeing Machines report reveals rise in driver distractions

A new report reveals 3.6 million unsafe driving events in Australia, raising concerns about fatigue and distraction in commercial transport.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
81% of professionals eye AI for fleet safety in 2024
Supply Chain

81% of professionals eye AI for fleet safety in 2024

Research from Netradyne reveals 81% of supply chain professionals plan to adopt AI technologies for fleet safety within the year, despite limited current usage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024