
Geotab data highlights rising fuel costs and idling across European fleets
Geotab analysis of European commercial-vehicle data finds trucks idle for a median 53 minutes daily, costing operators more as diesel prices rise. Fleets are responding by consolidating routes, improving efficiency and using telematics to identify avoidable idling.

Geotab joins TAPA APAC to support cargo security
Geotab has joined TAPA APAC, offering near real-time telematics and data analytics to support cargo security and supply-chain resilience in Southeast Asia and to contribute to industry dialogue and best-practice development under TAPA APAC frameworks.


Geotab wins UK fleet risk-management award after customer safety gains
Geotab won the Innovation in Risk Management category at the 2026 Great British Fleet Awards. Its telematics and AI dash-cam programmes with Circet and Tarmac improved safety scores, reduced speeding and cut plant-equipment idling.


Geotab report finds UK leads Europe in fleet safety and EV adoption
Geotab’s 2026 commercial transportation report finds UK fleet collision rates fell 21.6% year on year and EV penetration reached 10.8%. European fleets use more battery capacity, adopt EVs faster and increasingly use AI for operational decisions.


Geotab survey finds UK fleets complacent over cargo theft
Geotab research finds UK fleet managers are less concerned about cargo theft despite an average of 32 incidents per company and losses rising 438% since 2022. The survey highlights limited adoption of tracking, sensor alerts and driver-identification technologies.


Geotab report highlights fleet efficiency and electrification gains
Geotab’s 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report describes how connected-vehicle data helped fleets reduce fuel use, idling, collisions and emissions while advancing electrification. Examples include a 30% idling reduction in the UK and €1.6 million in fuel savings in Belgium.


Geotab launches OEM telematics integration for Hyundai
Geotab has launched an integrated telematics solution for Hyundai vehicles across Europe, enabling fleet managers to access OEM-embedded data in MyGeotab without retrofit and has delivered near real-time GPS, maintenance and EV operational metrics.


Geotab report details fleet efficiency and decarbonisation gains from connected data
Geotab’s 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report highlights fleet fuel savings, reduced idling and collisions, and progress in electrification achieved through connected-vehicle data and AI insights across multiple industries and countries.


Geotab report details fleet efficiency and sustainability gains from connected data
Geotab’s 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report says fleets used connected-vehicle data to reduce fuel use, idling, collisions and emissions, while accelerating electrification. Examples include a 30% idling reduction in the UK and €1.6m in fuel savings for a Belgian postal fleet.


Geotab report warns of rising cyber-enabled cargo theft risks
Geotab’s 2026 report, based on surveys of US fleet operators and consumers, finds cargo theft increasingly involves GPS spoofing, stolen credentials and AI-powered fraud. It highlights rising theft values, driver pressures and the need for connected security measures.


Geotab launches fuel gauge harness for Southeast Asia
Geotab has launched a Fuel Gauge Tap-In Harness for Southeast Asia that has exposed fuel-level data for vehicles without ECU or OBD access and has integrated with its telematics platform to inform fuel-efficiency, driver behaviour and maintenance analytics.


Geotab launches integrated AI copilot Ace
Geotab has launched Geotab Ace, an integrated generative AI copilot in MyGeotab that has provided tailored fleet insights, has retained telemetry within Geotab's environment, and has been designed to accelerate data-driven decision-making for fleet operators.


Volvo Trucks partners with Geotab on integrated ELD
Volvo Trucks has partnered with Geotab and has deployed an integrated ELD for Volvo-powered trucks (model year 2015 onwards), has used cloud-based telematics to capture HOS, RODS and DVIR data, and has provided FMCSA-compliant reporting via MyGeotab.


Geotab data finds 15% efficiency gain for fleets in New York congestion zone
Aggregate telematics data covering more than 50,000 commercial-vehicle trips found that fleets increased average daily trips per vehicle by 15% after New York City congestion pricing, while roadway speeds improved in some areas but idling remained an issue.


Geotab launches Build for construction fleets
Geotab has launched Geotab Build, which has unified management of on-highway vehicles and off-highway construction assets in a single platform, and has offered demos and early access to select customers ahead of planned general availability in Q4 2026.


Geotab report finds fleets adapting through data, AI and electrification
Geotab’s 2026 report, based on nearly six million connected-vehicle subscriptions, examines fleet asset replacement, EV adoption, collision trends and generative AI use. It finds marked regional differences in electrification and growing use of AI for vehicle performance and fuel-efficiency decisions.


Geotab outlines AI-driven telematics platform
Geotab has presented an AI-first telematics platform, integrating higher-fidelity devices, video sensors and asset trackers, and has launched the Geotab Ace assistant to embed conversational AI into fleet operations, supporting expanded data-driven decision-making.


Geotab announces 2026 Innovation Award winners
Geotab has recognised 19 fleets across five regions that have applied AI and telematics and have produced quantified safety, cost and emissions improvements, and has donated funds to charitable causes on behalf of winners.


Geotab launches GO Anywhere asset tracking family
Geotab has launched the GO Anywhere asset-tracking family, incorporating Starlink Direct To Cell in the Plus model and offering wired, long-life battery and BLE solutions to improve visibility and reduce asset loss and downtime across mixed and non-powered fleets.


Geotab launches next-generation GO and GO Plus
Geotab has launched next-generation GO and GO Plus telematics devices and has implemented a shared architecture to collect high-fidelity data and support edge AI, and has enabled improved diagnostics, connectivity and asset visibility for fleets.


Geotab launches GO Focus Pro AI dash cam
Geotab has launched the GO Focus Pro, an AI dash cam providing 360-degree video, predictive safety features, automated in-cab coaching and integration with MyGeotab, with availability scheduled for Q2 2026 in North America and EMEA.


Geotab launches AI-powered GO Focus Pro dash cam for fleets
Geotab has launched the GO Focus Pro, a 360-degree AI dash cam integrated with MyGeotab. It provides predictive safety alerts, driver scoring, automated coaching and low-latency video for fleet manoeuvres. The product will be available in North America and EMEA from Q2 2026.


Burton Roofing Merchants deploys Geotab and Motormax fleet safety platform
Burton Roofing Merchants has deployed an integrated Geotab and Motormax solution across more than 100 HGVs and LCVs in the UK, combining telematics, AI driver monitoring, cameras and compliance tools to improve fleet safety, visibility and vehicle utilisation.


Geotab Vitality App Adds Idling and Compliance Metrics
Geotab has added idling, HOS compliance and DVIR metrics to its Vitality app and has provided drivers visibility into performance, enabling fuel and compliance management; customers have seen improved safety and reduced turnover.


Geotab study finds 2.2 million annual truck ramp-parking events in US
Altitude by Geotab and HNTB analysed more than 2.2 million annual US highway-ramp parking events, including 300,000 long-duration stops, highlighting truck-parking shortages and safety risks across major freight corridors.


Geotab and CDWare partner on ready-mix fleet telematics platform
Geotab and CDWare Technologies are integrating vehicle telematics with ready-mix concrete software to provide unified fleet visibility, digitise delivery workflows and reduce fuel waste, delays and spoilage.


Geotab says EU emissions-policy shift should not delay fleet electrification
Geotab says a proposed shift from the EU’s planned 2035 combustion-engine ban to a 90% target should not delay fleet decarbonisation. Its analysis finds 75% of light-duty fleet vehicles fit current EV ranges and 49% of European fleet vehicles are economically suitable for electrification.


Geotab data finds most UK fleet vehicles are suited to electrification
Geotab says 84% of UK light-duty fleet vehicles operate within the daily range of modern EVs, while 66% are economically suitable for electrification. It urges fleets to use telematics data to cut costs and manage the transition despite policy uncertainty.


Geotab Connect 2026: AI-driven Fleet Event
Geotab has announced Connect 2026 in Las Vegas, a conference that has been planned to showcase AI-driven fleet management, product launches and educational sessions on safety, predictive maintenance and sustainability, and has been expected to attract over 3,500 attendees.


Geotab expands Sourcewell contract to include telematics
Geotab has expanded its Sourcewell and Canoe contracts to include AI video telematics, asset tracking and the Altitude analytics platform, providing public sector agencies with streamlined procurement and enhanced fleet, asset and infrastructure visibility.


Geotab Vitality pilot improves safe driving and fleet efficiency
A 90-day Geotab Vitality pilot involving 130 Richards Building Supply drivers improved safe-driving behaviour by 41%, reduced predicted collision risk by 8% and improved fuel efficiency by 2.7%. The distributor plans to expand the programme across its fleet.


Geotab predicts AI-led fleet operations and faster autonomous-driving adoption
Geotab’s 2026 industry predictions forecast greater use of AI in fleet operations, faster autonomous-driving adoption, tighter freight margins and growing reliance on high-quality vehicle data.


Geotab data finds Toronto toll route could save commercial drivers 216 hours a year
Altitude by Geotab analysis of commercial movement data found that using Toronto’s 407 ETR toll route instead of Highway 401 could save commercial drivers 216 hours annually, while reducing congestion-related emissions and improving fleet productivity.


Geotab survey finds rising fleet concern over cargo theft
A Geotab survey finds 38% of US fleet operators are more concerned about cargo theft than a year ago, while 34% experienced an incident in the past 12 months. Geotab recommends real-time tracking, geofencing, video telematics and connected security measures.


Geotab data shows Black Friday increases fleet congestion and fuel use
Geotab analysis of connected-vehicle data found Black Friday 2024 increased trips, idling, fuel use and CO₂ emissions for fleets in the UK, Ireland and other European markets. It expects similar congestion and delivery delays in 2025.


Geotab survey finds 87% of professional drivers support in-cab AI coaching
A Geotab survey of 3,514 professional lorry and van drivers across seven European countries found 87% would prefer instant audio AI coaching based on in-cab video to footage stored for later review. Privacy and exoneration remain key concerns.


UK drivers favour AI coaching from dashcam footage, Geotab survey finds
A Geotab survey finds 91% of UK professional drivers would prefer instant AI-powered audio coaching based on in-cab video. Although privacy concerns remain, 97% would accept camera use if footage could prove they were not at fault after a collision.


Métrica Móvil integrates Geotab Ace into IRIS Fleet
Métrica Móvil has integrated Geotab Ace into its IRIS Fleet platform, has enabled natural-language AI access to fleet data, and has automated capability updates to provide predictive insights for cost control, route optimisation and operational safety.


Geotab connects Tesla vehicles to its fleet-management platform
Geotab has enabled its MyGeotab platform to connect with eligible Tesla vehicles across Canada, the US and Europe. Fleets can access embedded telematics data, including battery state of charge, range, location and vehicle status, without adding hardware.


Geotab surpasses five million connected-vehicle subscriptions
Geotab has surpassed five million connected-vehicle subscriptions worldwide, with its platform processing more than 100 billion data points daily to support fleet management, predictive analytics and AI-driven operational insights.


Geotab finds Dartford Crossing toll rise failed to reduce congestion
Geotab analysis of thousands of commercial-vehicle trips found that September’s Dartford Crossing toll increase did not reduce traffic or congestion. Essential weekday journeys remained largely unchanged, while some flexible late-week and weekend trips shifted to free overnight periods.


Geotab to open Metro Detroit engineering office
Geotab has announced a Metro Detroit office in Oakland County, has scheduled its opening for 1 November 2025, and has projected creation of about 40 engineering roles to support connected-vehicle services and partner engagement.


Geotab named among Canada’s top-growing companies for sixth year
Geotab has been included in the 2025 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the sixth consecutive year, recognising its three-year revenue growth.


Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dashcam
Geotab has launched the GO Focus Plus AI dashcam and a video intelligence platform, which have provided in-cab voice coaching and analytics in pilot trials and helped fleets reduce distracted driving and tailgating.


Geotab funds US$223,000 PhD traffic study at Georgia Tech
Geotab has committed US$223,000 to a Georgia Tech doctoral project that has focused on Atlanta traffic patterns and has been evaluating congestion models using Altitude data, and has formalised a Master Agreement to support collaborative research and embedded PhD placements.


Bristol and Leeds lead UK cities in electric fleet adoption
Geotab FOI research finds electric vehicles account for 44.5% of Bristol’s council fleet and 27.8% of Leeds’s, compared with 3.2% of Transport for London’s HGV and van fleet, highlighting uneven public-sector fleet electrification.


Geotab ranked global commercial telematics vendor for fourth consecutive year
Geotab has been ranked the world’s leading commercial telematics vendor for a fourth consecutive year in ABI Research’s competitive assessment. It also ranked first for implementation, with the assessment highlighting its open platform, ecosystem and fleet-management capabilities.


Geotab Presents CEO Visionary Award to Rollins, Inc.
Geotab has presented its inaugural CEO Visionary Award to Rollins, Inc., recognising two decades of collaboration on telematics and has donated $25,000 to the United Way of Greater Atlanta.

