Collection, access, exchange or commercial use of data generated by connected vehicles.
Parkes council cuts fleet idling by 250 hours a week
Parkes Shire Council used telematics data to cut weekly fleet idling from about 750 to 500 hours, saving an estimated 1,000 litres of fuel and $2,200. The initiative also reduces engine hours and supports maintenance, utilisation and replacement planning.
Geotab analysis identifies $105m annual fleet-idling saving opportunity
Geotab analysed data from 2.6 million connected commercial vehicles in the US and Canada, estimating fleets could save 24.2 million gallons of fuel and $105m annually by targeting excessive idling among the worst-performing 10% of vehicles.
Parkes council uses telematics data to identify potential potholes
Parkes Shire Council is using G-force data from about 150 connected fleet assets to map potential potholes and prioritise road inspections. The approach turns existing telematics data into operational evidence without requiring dedicated inspection vehicles.
Geotab launches telematics-based fleet incident investigation tool
Geotab Investigations combines vehicle activity, telematics data, supporting evidence and case management in one workflow, helping fleet safety and compliance teams reconstruct incidents, manage investigations and support insurance claims.
CV Services reaches Safe Fleet Award finalist stage with telematics safety gains
Brisbane-based CV Services has been named a finalist for the 2026 Safe Fleet Award after using Geotab telematics, driver-risk reporting and management accountability to cut speeding events by 82.5% and halve at-fault incidents in FY26.
Gurtam expands Wialon’s vehicle-data integration with Saudi Arabia’s WASL
Gurtam has updated Wialon’s integration with Saudi Arabia’s WASL system, enabling partners to submit vehicle-tracking data through Wialon’s cloud products as well as Wialon Local. The company outlines how pre-built and open integrations connect telematics data with regulators, tolling and business systems.
Church deploys two-track telematics strategy across 20,000-vehicle fleet
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using separate telematics approaches across its 20,000-vehicle fleet: camera-based coaching for missionary vehicles and OEM-embedded connectivity for employee vehicles, with Motorq consolidating data across manufacturers.
Zetifi demonstrates Microsoft integration for fleet telematics data
Zetifi demonstrated how telematics data can be integrated with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate and Copilot. The approach gives finance, HR and safety teams access to fleet information and enables automated workflows and AI-assisted analysis without replacing existing telematics platforms.
Parkes council uses data and lifecycle planning to manage regional fleet
Parkes Shire Council manages a geographically dispersed fleet using lifecycle planning, in-house maintenance, TechnologyOne dashboards and telematics to guide procurement, replacement and utilisation decisions.
Geotab launches fleet incident investigation tool
Geotab has launched Investigations, a fleet tool that combines telematics, video, photos and reports in a single case file. The workflow helps safety, compliance and operations teams reconstruct incidents, manage investigations and support insurance or legal reviews.
WEX launches AI fuel-fraud tool and device-free fleet telematics platform
WEX launched SecureFuel, combining fleet-card transaction and vehicle-telematics data to detect fuel fraud, and made Standard Fleet’s device-free connected-vehicle platform available to customers.
GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive expand machine-data partnership
GPS-Buddy and Beijer Automotive are collaborating to connect machinery to GPS-Buddy’s platform using Beijer’s CAN Library. Integrated with XT-4 hardware, the system provides real-time data on fuel use, operating hours and emissions across hundreds of machines.
ZF Aftermarket shortlisted for two fleet technology awards
ZF Aftermarket has been shortlisted for two Automechanika Innovation Awards: Bus Connect Remote Diagnostics, which enables remote bus diagnostics, and SCALAR Asset Insights, which provides trailer health histories from diagnostic data.
Coalition urges California Senate to advance telematics insurance bill
A coalition is urging California’s Senate to advance AB 311, which would allow drivers to opt into telematics-based insurance programmes. The bill sets consent, data-use and retention limits, while supporting anonymised driving data for road-safety planning.
Australian fleets extend telematics into wider operational decision-making
Australian fleet leaders say telematics is moving beyond vehicle tracking to support emergency response, workforce safety, fleet planning, finance, compliance and executive risk management through integration with wider operational systems.
Wiltshire uses connected vehicle data to identify junction hazard
Wiltshire Council used three years of connected vehicle data and imagery to identify overgrown hedges as the cause of worsening braking and sightline problems at a Westbury junction. Vegetation was then cleared to restore visibility and signage.
Fleet data silos hinder technology adoption and operational efficiency
FleetOwner examines how fragmented telematics, maintenance and operational data limit fleet efficiency. Surveys find low levels of full technology and AI integration, while vendors are developing unified workflows, natural-language tools and edge processing to improve access and automation.
Motorq and Toyota to discuss embedded telematics for mixed fleets
Motorq, Toyota North America and a major fleet operator will discuss using factory-embedded vehicle data alongside aftermarket devices to reduce costs and unify mixed-fleet telematics.
Terminal raises $20m for fleet telematics data platform
Toronto-based Terminal has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its platform, which aggregates and standardises data from more than 325 telematics providers for fleets, insurers and logistics companies.
The Floow secures global accreditation for road-safety data
The Floow has secured global AiRAP accreditation, allowing it to supply aggregated traffic and behavioural data in more than 140 countries for road-safety programmes, transport planning and policy.
HERE Road Alerts qualifies for Euro NCAP safety scoring
HERE Technologies says its Road Alerts service meets Data for Road Safety requirements supporting Euro NCAP scoring. The connected hazard-information service can provide automakers with up to 1.35 points and supports ADAS, Speed Assist and vehicle-generated data contributions.
Ruptela to launch adapter for accessing vehicle data through existing telematics hardware
Ruptela plans to release CAN For ALL in summer 2026, a dual-CAN FD adapter that adds vehicle data access to existing telematics hardware. It supports wired J1939/FMS and Bluetooth LE outputs, enabling combined truck, trailer, van and tachograph data collection.
HAAS Alert joins DFRS live road-hazard data-sharing ecosystem
HAAS Alert has become the third DFRS member to share live road-hazard data, following a technical integration with the European Mobility Data Space. The move supports Euro NCAP safety ratings and expands connected safety alerts across Europe.
Smartcar shifts to direct vehicle-data access and deprecates backend SDKs
Smartcar has introduced application access tokens, a standardised vehicle-signal schema, its V3 Signals API and event-driven webhooks. Backend SDKs will enter maintenance immediately and be deprecated on 1 December 2026 as the company shifts customers towards direct HTTP access.
Smartcar links six Volkswagen Group EV brands to charging services
Smartcar has launched a live integration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG covering six brands across more than 20 European markets. Its API provides charging data and remote start/stop controls for smart-charging, demand-response and energy-rewards services.
National Highways and Compass IoT develop fluid model for congestion diagnosis
National Highways and Compass IoT will present a fluid-mechanics model using floating vehicle data to diagnose congestion and identify junction pinch points. The method could support digital twins and predictive traffic management.
Targa Telematics partners with Hyundai to integrate vehicle data across Europe
Targa Telematics is partnering with Hyundai Connected Mobility to integrate native vehicle data into its fleet platform across Europe. The agreement supports multi-brand fleet management, maintenance, recovery, claims and EV monitoring without aftermarket hardware.
Mobileye to supply cloud-enhanced ADAS for future Stellantis vehicles
Mobileye will supply its cloud-enhanced ADAS and REM crowdsourced road-data technology for selected Stellantis vehicles, with initial applications planned for US models in 2027. Features may include intelligent lane keeping and hands-free, eyes-on driving.
IntelliShift partners with TruckerCloud to share fleet data with insurers
IntelliShift has partnered with TruckerCloud to make fleet telematics and AI-camera safety data available to insurers for underwriting, risk assessment and pricing. The integration is now available to IntelliShift customers and TruckerCloud’s insurance partners.
Sonatus details Fastlane vehicle AI platform for engineering and fleets
Sonatus has detailed its Fastlane vehicle AI platform, combining event-driven data capture, cloud-based engineering analysis and in-vehicle edge intelligence. The company says trials cut root-cause investigation times by about 90%, while production deployments support predictive maintenance and software-defined vehicle functions.
Fleet leaders say acting on telematics data remains the biggest challenge
Fleet leaders at the AfMA Fleet Conference said organisations must focus on leadership, transparency and safety outcomes to turn telematics data into behavioural change. Driver engagement and trust were identified as critical to successful fleet-data programmes.
SureCam integrates AI video with TruckerCloud telematics data
SureCam has integrated its AI-powered video and event data with TruckerCloud’s aggregated ELD, GPS and telematics feeds, giving fleets and insurers a combined view to support safety coaching, claims handling and risk assessment.
Corgi enters trucking insurance with AI-enabled platform
Corgi has entered the trucking insurance market with an AI-enabled platform using real-time operational data to streamline underwriting, claims and policy access. It is integrating the offering with AtoB’s factoring, payments, telematics and brokerage services.
Ford Pro launches AI fleet-management assistant in Europe
Ford Pro has launched an AI fleet assistant in Europe that has been designed to analyse connected-vehicle data and has been positioned to reduce administration, improve vehicle uptime and support faster, data-led operational decisions for commercial fleets.
Michelin launches generative AI assistant for MyConnectedFleet
Michelin Connected Fleet has launched a generative AI assistant in MyConnectedFleet, enabling fleet managers to query live operational data, generate reports and identify trends on fuel use, vehicle status, driver performance and maintenance.
COVESA updates vehicle-data platform with AI knowledge layer
COVESA’s Central Data Service Playground has added layered information and knowledge architecture, AI semantic reasoning, updated vehicle-data APIs and CAN integration. The open platform supports storing, analysing and deriving insights from connected-vehicle data.
Fleets create dedicated analyst roles to turn telematics data into decisions
Dallas County fleet analyst Reed Jackson discusses how dedicated analytics roles use telematics and connected-vehicle data to guide EV deployment, charging infrastructure, safety and vehicle-utilisation decisions.
Telematics data is helping fleets identify major cost savings
Custom Fleet says connected-vehicle data is increasingly central to fleet optimisation, helping clients assess utilisation, vehicle allocation and replacement cycles and identify potential savings while managing operational and employee impacts.
Nexar and Nauto agree merger to expand AI-powered fleet safety intelligence
Nexar and Nauto have agreed to merge, combining more than 10 billion miles of driving data with AI-powered fleet safety expertise. The companies say the enlarged dataset will improve risk, roadway and operational intelligence for fleets, insurers, automakers and autonomous-vehicle developers.
Syrus 4G IoT telematics device architecture overview
Syrus 4G has been provided with ApexOS, a Yocto-based Linux distribution, and has featured core apex commands, an SDK, preinstalled SyrusJS with Syruslang, an ECU CAN bus reader, and a SyrusCloud remote management portal.
Connected-vehicle data growth puts 5G and SDVs at the centre of automotive IoT
Industry experts and research forecasts point to rapidly rising connected-vehicle data volumes, driven by richer services, over-the-air updates, AI and electrification. 5G is expected to dominate automotive connectivity as OEMs develop software-defined vehicles.
Michelin and Platform Science to expand tyre predictive insights
Michelin Connected Fleet and Platform Science have announced a partnership to integrate Smart Predictive Tyre into the Virtual Vehicle platform and have said it has been designed to improve tyre maintenance visibility, reduce unplanned downtime and supply predictive operational data.
NACFE report details changing maintenance needs for diesel truck fleets
A new NACFE report examines how North American truck fleets are adapting maintenance for software-intensive diesel engines. It highlights oil analysis, coolant testing, connected diagnostics, condition-based servicing and technician training as fleets navigate the transition to new powertrains.
Vizzion imagery integrated into RITIS traffic data platform
Vizzion’s connected-vehicle dashcam imagery has been integrated into the RITIS platform, giving transport agencies real-time and historical views of road conditions alongside congestion and weather data. MATOC is using it for incident validation and operational coordination in the Washington, DC region.
CerebrumX and John Deere expand OEM data partnership
CerebrumX has partnered with John Deere to integrate consented embedded telematics from agricultural and construction equipment into its ADLP, enabling OEM-sourced data for asset tracking, predictive maintenance and operational visibility.
Geotab connects live fleet data to ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot
Geotab has launched an MCP Connector linking live MyGeotab fleet data with ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Fleet managers can query operations in plain language and create alerts, schedule maintenance, generate reports and build applications without leaving their preferred AI tool.
Trackunit launches AI access to connected equipment data
Trackunit has launched IrisX MCP, enabling construction fleet teams to query equipment data and automate actions through Claude, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. The governed capability is available to all IrisX customers.
Questar AI study quantifies fuel waste from degraded truck aftertreatment
Questar’s AI analysis of a mixed heavy-duty fleet found degraded diesel particulate filters and SCR systems wasted an average of $27 in fuel per vehicle per day. Its platform uses telematics, diagnostic data and predictive models to quantify maintenance-related fuel loss.
KEYSTONE pilots validate real-time digital freight data sharing in Italy
KEYSTONE pilots at the Port of La Spezia and Novara intermodal terminal demonstrated real-time exchange of freight, vehicle and compliance data between logistics operators and authorities, enabling paperless transport, targeted controls and fewer disruptions.