The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Kiwi Fleet Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand NH90 helicopter hits 3,000 flight hours
Heavy use in disaster relief and military missions has made New Zealand's NH90 fleet the first in the world to log 3,000 hours in service.
Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
Airlines need earlier, more reliable updates to plan around late deliveries and repairs as supply chain failures cost at least USD $11 billion.
HP launches keyboard PC for compact business desks
Organisations seeking tidier shared desks may adopt a keyboard-integrated PC that supports four 4K displays and local AI tasks.
Enhanced safety potential and lower maintenance costs
Airlines could cut repainting and downtime as the new drone system measures coating wear more precisely in about 30 minutes.
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.
Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Women at MyTrucking are reshaping transport tech, blending empathy with efficiency to keep freight moving in smarter, more human ways.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fleet Management
Ricoh named print security leader in Quocirca report
Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac as usage rises
IoT Analytics flags seven telecom trends at MWC 2026
Featured News
Expert Columns
Asleep at the wheel: what smartwatches can - and can't - tell us about driver fatigue
Aviation communications become vital to supply chains
Your bottle cooler knows more than your data team: Here's how it unlocks agentic AI
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
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In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Fleet Management News
Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta
Fleets could save time on repairs as the software now automates routine maintenance decisions after a beta that reviewed USD $1.4 billion in spend.
Nvidia says major robotaxi programmes use its stack
The chipmaker's technology is now embedded across robotaxi development, underscoring its role in a market Nvidia says could hit USD $400 billion by 2035.
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
GetGo cuts bug hunts with Datadog monitoring platform
Bug hunts at the Singapore car-sharing operator are now 50 to 60 per cent faster, helping engineers spot faults before customers notice them.
Greenstone adds eight Volvo haulers to Philippines fleet
Fuel savings and reliability are driving Greenstone Resources' push to lift hauling capacity as mining operators face tighter cost pressure in the Philippines.
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.
AMD launches calculator for enterprise AI deployment costs
Rising token bills may push firms towards local or hybrid AI, as AMD's new tool estimates when hardware beats cloud-only spending.
Citrix launches dual-boot UniconOS for Windows recovery
Organisations can restore access to apps within minutes after ransomware or failed updates, without relying on spare hardware or reimaging.
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.
Manitowoc warns against generic crane replacement parts
Cheaper non-original components could leave crane owners facing downtime, invalid load charts and greater liability, the manufacturer said.
HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.
Optus D3 life extension mission enters second phase
Service continuity for Optus' satellite network should improve as a Mission Extension Pod is set to keep D3 operating into the 2030s.
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.
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.
Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe
Fleet operators across Europe will be able to access Hyundai vehicle data without extra hardware, simplifying mixed-brand fleet management and EV oversight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NCS expands Sunshine.AI with sector deals & hiring
Clients across Asia Pacific will get new AI agents, tools and sector partnerships as NCS doubles down on sovereign deployments and hiring.
