A guide to automatic scheduling
27 September, 2016There are many benefits to deploying an automated scheduling system, and from a software implementation point of view, it's fairly simple. The change management process doesn't end here, however.
Safe Work Australia updates bullying guides
26 September, 2016Workplace bullying is a risk to health and safety, and can occur in all types of workplaces. Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying to provide greater guidance for managers and workers.
Assessing fitness to drive
23 September, 2016Assessing Fitness to Drive, a joint publication of Austroads and the National Transport Commission (NTC), details the medical standards for driver licensing for use by health professionals and driver licensing authorities, but should be on the list of things to read for fleet managers.
LILEE Systems expanding into Australia with new IoT products
21 September, 2016LILEE Systems has announced its new platform for mobile and fixed distributed enterprises, including commercial fleets.
From spreadsheets to speed
21 September, 2016While MainPower brought power to the people, its data analysis needed an extra spark. Identifying that its previous data analysis system was time-consuming, slow and cumbersome, the company turned to Tableau for a centralised solution to increase business efficiency and clarity of information.
Decreasing driver risk
20 September, 2016Learning how data can be used to zero in on safety concerns about driver behaviour and to develop models for running a safer workplace vehicle fleet will be significantly easier from now on, thanks to an online course being launched at FleetRisk.com.au.
Two-way street
20 September, 2016 by Martin Chappell, General Manager – Radio Channels, Motorola Solutions Australia, New Zealand and Pacific IslandsThe ubiquitous smartphone has become a popular tool for drivers, but the digital two-way radio is still the most essential communications device for drivers.
Mercedes-Benz Vito van fuel line issues
19 September, 2016The Department of Infrastructure & Regional Development is the appointed regulator for a recall of the Mercedes-Benz Vito van, sold nationally by authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers between 1 July 2014 and 31 March 2016.
2016 Fleet Award winners
19 September, 2016The winners of the 2016 Fleet Safety Awards have been announced.
Managing tech transformation
15 September, 2016 by Courtney SmithFor companies that manage field-based teams, there has been massive growth in the adoption of smartphones and mobile applications throughout 2015–16. While it's great to see the industry embracing technology, too many implementations fall short because simple guidelines are not followed.
Subsurface location
14 September, 2016Subsurface utility and object location is a complex process that requires safe and reliable equipment to provide accurate and useful information.
Could fuel quality improvements be killing us?
13 September, 2016In news that no-one saw coming, a report commissioned by the federal government has found that a crackdown on poor fuel quality has driven up ozone levels, leading to an estimated 300 deaths a year in Sydney and Melbourne.
Holden Colorado scores five stars for safety
12 September, 2016The latest round of ANCAP testing has seen five stars for safety awarded to the Holden Colorado utility vehicle. It scored an overall total of 34.89 out of 37. This score reduces by one point for Single Cab and Space Cab variants, although they do retain the 5-star rating.
Master Builders backs ABCC re-establishment
09 September, 2016Master Builders Australia says that the parliament should recognise the Turnbull government's mandate to re-establish the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Eliminating inefficiencies
08 September, 2016Bis Industries is a leading provider of underground equipment services, supplying critical mining equipment to the resources industry. As part of the company's equipment hire service, each piece of equipment must go through a pre- and post-hire inspection.
