AusFleet fleet management software
04 November, 2015AusFleet online software for managing fleet, plant and equipment, from purchase to disposal, helps monitor and improve safety, efficiency and operational performance.
Rio Tinto deploys driverless trucks
28 October, 2015Rio Tinto has deployed 69 driverless trucks across three iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The trucks are controlled from an operations centre in Perth, over 1200 kilometres away.
Hino 300 Series product safety recall
26 October, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a product safety notice on the Hino 300 Series vehicles.
Local hero
20 October, 2015The Australian designed and built ACCO range of trucks has been an integral part of the Australian transport industry since its introduction in the 1960s. Engineered to meet local climatic conditions and stand up to some of the harshest driving conditions in the world, the ACCO is produced at the same manufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria, where it was born.
SaaS field service management
15 October, 2015 by Joseph BoyleWhen you've got a fleet of vehicles on the road, how do you keep track of your drivers? How do you know that fuel consumption is being kept as low as possible? What about the administrative end? How do you keep a close eye on expenses and employee time sheets and invoices that accumulate? And, finally, how do you keep track all of these things in real time?
Safeguard your fleet from the probable penalties
12 October, 2015Breaking the law when driving a loaded work ute or trailer is not difficult. The difficulty is determining the rules and regulations around load restraint for vehicles under 4.5 t GVM. They are confusing at best.
Product safety notice: Dennis Eagle Trucks
30 September, 2015The ACCC has issued a safety notice on Dennis Eagle Trucks from Penske Commercial Vehicles.
Caltex pumps up customer choice with CNG
30 September, 2015Motorists and transport companies keen to explore alternative fuels have been given something new to think about with the launch of a public compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling facility by Caltex Australia.
Integration powers better business
30 September, 2015 by Steven Lewis, Fleet Sales EngineerIt's a fascinating time for fleet. In years gone by, we saw a business's fleet being run on pieces of paper, handed across before and after a job. Then we progressed to hands-free communication built in to vehicles, allowing drivers to be in constant communication with the base. However, with software we now see the opportunity to do things differently — to integrate and progress.
Navman Wireless and Teletrac join forces
29 September, 2015Earlier this year, Navman Wireless and Teletrac Inc announced a merger between the two companies in a move that will see the creation of one of the world's largest global telematics organisations.
Safety updates planned for Landcruiser
25 September, 2015Toyota has marked 30 years of selling the iconic LandCruiser 70 Series range in Australia by announcing plans for significant improvements to safety. The updates, due to arrive in the second half of next year, are designed to deliver the maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating for the sales-leading 70 Series single cab.
Fleet management and the gamification revolution
22 September, 2015The use of game mechanics in business applications is a growing trend. Research has revealed that it has led to significant improvements in critical business KPIs. As a fleet owner, gamification presents a fresh opportunity to optimise your business.
AfMA Fleet Awards winners
17 September, 2015The 2015 Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) awards were announced on 10 September.
The GVM conundrum
16 September, 2015When looking at service vehicle choices, there's more to consider than gross vehicle mass alone.
Camera innovation makes trailers 'disappear'
10 September, 2015Land Rover researchers have developed an innovative camera system that makes a trailer or caravan appear see-through when being towed, according to a report from the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP).