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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.
British Columbia passes commercial dash camera mandate
British Columbia’s Bill M217 mandates forward-facing 1080p cameras, 72-hour retention and night vision on commercial vehicles above 11,793kg operating on provincial highways. The law follows Royal Assent and applies to qualifying US-registered trucks using B.C. routes.
Continental Tire selects Atrium for digital roadside service platform
Continental Tire has selected Atrium Solutions as a provider for its digital emergency roadside service platform. The cloud system uses AI, workflow automation and analytics to centralise fleet-service coordination, improve response times and provide visibility into roadside performance.
New Spirit of Fleet Award to honour service to the fleet profession
A new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award will be presented at the 2026 AFLA Corporate Leasing Conference in Las Vegas, recognising service, leadership and contributions to the fleet profession. Nissan is sponsoring the award.
Vicovanu expands trailer fleet and KRONE telematics rollout
UK container operator Vicovanu Transport has ordered 15 KRONE Box Liner trailers, taking its fleet to about 109 units. It is expanding KRONE Telematics across the fleet, with 70 trailers now connected for live tracking, diagnostics, maintenance planning and tyre monitoring.
2026 Driver CPC rules and fleet compliance explained
A 2026 guide explains Driver CPC’s five-year, 35-hour training requirement, the distinction between National and International CPC, requalification after expiry and how fleets can track driver compliance.
Truck driver shortages intensify competition for recruitment and retention
A Q2 2026 report finds driver demand recovering faster than supply, with 26% of carriers raising pay and sign-on bonuses averaging $4,184 for company drivers and $5,952 for owner-operators. Equipment, compensation and operations remain leading causes of dissatisfaction.
Global campaign targets improved seat-belt use in commercial fleets
Together for Safer Roads has launched a multi-year campaign with Autoliv and UPS to improve seat-belt use in commercial fleets. The programme will promote operating procedures, introduce a safety scorecard and target 500 fleets across 10 countries by 2030.
Canadian fleet’s downsped Super-B specification exceeds 9 mpg
Canadian fleet operator John Bickner has developed a highly downsped Volvo Super-B tractor and trailer specification that delivers more than 9 mpg Imperial. Volvo built the unapproved configuration for evaluation, and 13 further trucks are now being tested by fleets in similar heavy-haul applications.
2026 Fleet 500 adopts registration-based commercial fleet rankings
Automotive Fleet’s 2026 Fleet 500 uses vehicle-registration data from Mobility Global for the first time, replacing self-reported figures. The rankings highlight the scale of private commercial fleets and find that electrification remains limited, with sustainability varying by operational use case.
GWM plans nine-model Australian expansion by end of 2026
GWM plans to introduce nine models in Australia by the end of 2026, spanning petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains. The expansion includes new electrified utes, SUVs and the WEY premium sub-brand, targeting fleet and novated-lease buyers.
Amerit acquires Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions
Amerit Fleet Solutions has acquired Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions, adding 19 repair shops and expanding contract maintenance, mobile service, upfitting and fleet-support capabilities.
Toyota Australia targets fleet needs with multi-powertrain strategy
Toyota Australia is pursuing a multi-powertrain fleet strategy, matching hybrids, PHEVs, BEVs, diesel and hydrogen vehicles to different operating needs. Its HiLux BEV has secured more than 300 orders, including from major industrial and infrastructure fleets.
Eastleigh Council integrates Fleetclear tracking and fleet-safety technology
Eastleigh Borough Council has deployed Fleetclear’s integrated tracking, camera, cyclist-warning, radar and fleet-management platform across more than 50 vehicles, giving managers real-time oversight and faster access to footage and vehicle data.
Fleet Forward session to address grey-fleet safety and liability
Fleet Forward Conference will host a session on extending safety oversight to grey-fleet drivers using personal vehicles for business, covering liability, insurance, compliance and cross-functional risk management.
Geotab accelerates AI plans to support small fleets
Geotab CEO Neil Cawse says rapid AI advances are accelerating the company’s plans to embed AI in its fleet-management platform. The aim is to turn vehicle and operational data into recommendations that give small fleets access to capabilities typically available to large operators.
Ontario police issue 143 charges in commercial-vehicle safety campaign
Ontario Provincial Police issued 143 charges during a week-long Operation Safe Driver campaign across western Ontario, including offences involving commercial-vehicle inspections, permits, speeding, equipment and distracted driving.
IAM RoadSmart urges stronger onboarding for overseas fleet drivers
More than 30,000 overseas drivers exchanged licences for GB equivalents in 2025. IAM RoadSmart is urging fleet operators and employers to strengthen onboarding with UK road familiarisation, signage and driving-policy training rather than relying on licence checks alone.
Connected fleets face rising ransomware and vehicle cyber risks
Upstream’s Yaniv Maimon outlines rising cyber risks for commercial fleets, including ransomware, digitally enabled cargo theft and vulnerabilities in connected vehicle ecosystems. He urges smaller fleets to assess resilience using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
WEX and NRMA form Australian fuel-card and roadside-assistance partnership
WEX and NRMA will become exclusive fuel-card and roadside-assistance partners in Australia, targeting small and medium-sized fleets. The deal offers discounted services and plans guidance on fuel efficiency, fleet safety and energy-market changes.
Wabash expands western US dealer network through Truck Source partnership
Wabash is expanding its western US dealer network through a partnership with Truck Source, giving fleets in the Interstate 5 corridor and Phoenix market access to its trailers, truck bodies, parts, maintenance and warranty support.
Manheim invests hundreds of millions in Australian auction facilities
Manheim Australia is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in new auction, storage and vehicle-processing facilities in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, expanding capacity and introducing upgraded inspection, imaging and online auction technology for fleet and salvage remarketing.
Fleet Forward session to explore agentic AI for fleet decision-making
A Fleet Forward Conference session will examine how agentic AI can help lean fleet teams analyse telematics and operational data, prioritise maintenance and efficiency issues, and reduce total cost of ownership.
LRG GPO joins SourceIntersect and formalises fleet fuel alliance
LRG GPO has joined SourceIntersect and formalised its Fuel Purchasing Alliance, combining negotiated petrol and diesel pricing with route optimisation for small and mid-sized fleets. SourceIntersect says enrolled fleets are achieving fuel savings above 8%.
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.
Voting opens for 2026 Fleet Hall of Fame
Voting is open until 15 August for the 2026 Fleet Hall of Fame. Inductees will be selected from seven fleet professionals and recognised at the AFLA Corporate Fleet Conference in Las Vegas in September.
Australia Post to expand electric delivery fleet with A$40.5m grant
Australia Post will use a A$40.5 million federal grant to expand its electric delivery fleet, including vans, rigid trucks and prime movers. The investment will also fund depot chargepoints and electrical upgrades, with the rollout expected to cut diesel use by about one million litres annually.
Custom Fleet takes majority stake in Carbn to expand shared mobility
Custom Fleet has become majority shareholder in New Zealand mobility provider Carbn, adding EV sharing and connected-mobility capabilities. It plans to integrate the services with fleet management and explore expansion into Australia.
IRS raises US business mileage rate to 76 cents per mile
The IRS has raised its 2026 standard business mileage rate from 72.5 to 76 cents per mile from 1 July. The mid-year change, attributed to fuel-price volatility, gives fleets a new reimbursement benchmark and prompts review of mileage policies and alternatives.
Fleetio reports $41.6m in rejected repair costs as AI maintenance expands
Fleetio says its customers rejected $41.6m in unnecessary repair-order line items in the first half of 2026. The fleet-maintenance platform launched an open beta of AI Service Advisor, with 57% of enterprise fleets using its AI features and $1.05bn in asset assessments completed.
Volvo Australia urges diversified energy strategy for heavy-vehicle fleets
Volvo Group Australia says recent diesel disruption highlights the need for diversified heavy-vehicle energy strategies. It supports HVO as a drop-in alternative and says battery-electric trucks are already commercially viable in suitable Australian fleet applications.
ArcBest to cut 280 jobs and close 10 ABF Freight terminals
ArcBest will cut about 280 jobs, close 10 ABF Freight terminals and consolidate several operations under its ArcBest brand. It is also ending the Vaux Freight Movement System while focusing more on Vaux Smart Autonomy, targeting $40 million in annualised savings.
Summit demonstrates AI tool for faster fleet analysis
Summit Fleet Leasing and Management demonstrates AI Fleet Insights, using natural-language queries to analyse utilisation, replacement timing, fuel economy and accident risk. The tool identified fleet-specific exceptions and generated actionable reports for managers.
TollRo sets 1 October 2026 deadline for heavy-vehicle fleets
Romania’s TollRo road-charge scheme is due to start on 1 October 2026 for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. The guide compares route tickets, CNAIR’s eTarife app and SETRo contracts with OBU equipment, alongside tariffs, penalties and fleet-preparation steps.
Zonar survey finds school fleets face major 2026 readiness gaps
Zonar’s survey of 128 US student-transport leaders found only 15% of fleets fully ready for the 2026-27 school year. Staffing and route coverage were the leading challenge, while 36% planned no new technology investment.
2026 EU driving-time and rest rules for truck and coach drivers
A 2026 guide summarises EU driving-time and rest rules for truck and coach drivers, including daily and weekly limits, tachograph-recorded breaks, reduced weekly-rest compensation and employers’ return-home obligations. It also outlines Romanian enforcement.
Romanian fleets face 28- and 90-day tachograph download deadlines
CargoTrack explains EU tachograph download obligations, including 28-day deadlines for driver cards, 90-day deadlines for vehicle units and one-year retention. It also covers Romania’s €? No, 4,000–6,000 lei fines and remote-download options.
Targa Telematics reports fleet managers’ growing confidence in AI
At Global Fleet Summit 2026 in Portugal, Targa Telematics reported that 71% of fleet managers expect AI to become an operational assistant within three to five years, while 76% identified predictive maintenance as its highest-impact use case.
Geotab targets smaller fleets as telematics adoption grows in Mexico
Geotab says Mexico is its largest Latin American market as telematics adoption spreads to smaller transport operators. The company highlights fleet-efficiency gains and introduces its AI-enabled GO Focus Plus camera and cold-chain monitoring devices.
Custom Fleet plans vehicle-initiated payments rollout in Australia and New Zealand
Custom Fleet is preparing to bring Element Pay’s vehicle-initiated payment platform to Australia and New Zealand. The system links vehicles directly to fuel-station payments, using telematics to support fraud reduction, reconciliation and lower-cost fuel selection, with EV charging and tolls planned.
Battery-electric trucks require new maintenance, safety and training regimes
Battery-electric trucks reduce combustion-related maintenance but introduce high-voltage safety, electrical diagnostics, thermal-management and battery-health requirements. NACFE says fleets need vehicle-specific training, specialist tools, OEM data and formal workshop procedures.
Operation Safe Driver Week targets dangerous driving across North American fleets
Operation Safe Driver Week runs from 12–18 July 2026 across the US, Canada and Mexico, focusing on reckless, careless and dangerous driving. The campaign’s enforcement data gives fleet managers a recurring prompt to address speeding, distraction, seat-belt use and following distance.
US data-centre protests could disrupt truck deliveries, Overhaul warns
Planned protests at more than 140 US AI data centres could restrict truck access, delay freight deliveries and increase detention, hours-of-service and cargo-security risks. Overhaul advised shippers and carriers to prepare secure staging and contingency plans.
Seven fleet professionals named finalists for 2026 Fleet Visionary Award
Seven fleet professionals have been named finalists for the 2026 Fleet Visionary Award, recognised for advances in safety, electrification, telematics, operational efficiency and fleet growth. The recipient will be announced in September.
VUE AI Cameras Deployed by Co-op to Reduce Theft in Transit
Co-op has deployed VUE AI human-detection cameras on about 300 vehicles, integrated with VUEhub, and has recorded an 80% year-on-year reduction in theft in transit while improving real-time alerts and driver safety.
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.
Janus Electric secures $45m in US conversion contracts
Janus Electric has secured approximately $45 million of contracts from four California fleets, has increased its North American diesel-to-electric conversion order book to 112 units, and has outlined plans to scale production and deliver vehicles from late 2026.