More than half of Australian fleets now use in-cab video technology, leading a 65 per cent boost in driver safety and improving safety-related costs, a new report has found.
Geotab released its inaugural Connected Fleets in Australia Report 2026 and showed Australian fleet operators are increasingly turning to connected vehicle technologies to improve safety, manage risk and boost operational performance.
Based on a survey of 517 fleet managers, executives and mobility professionals, the report provides insight into how telematics, video-based safety systems, asset tracking and AI-powered technologies are being used to address key industry challenges.
Driver fatigue and safety emerged as the top concerns for fleet operators, followed by meeting customer expectations, controlling fuel costs and improving operational efficiency.
More than half of Australian fleets now utilise in-cab video technology, reflecting a broader shift towards proactive safety management and data-driven decision making.
According to the report, fleets using video telematics reported significant improvements across a range of safety and operational measures, including a 65 per cent improvement in driver safety, a 61 per cent reduction in false claims, a 49 per cent reduction in safety-related costs and a 39 per cent reduction in insurance costs.
The technology is also playing an increasingly important role in driver coaching, fatigue management and compliance programs, particularly for fleets operating in high-risk environments or across long distances.
“The Australian fleet industry is navigating a complex mix of safety, compliance and operational challenges, with driver fatigue, rising costs and increasing customer expectations placing greater pressure on fleet operators than ever before,” said David Brown, Associate Vice President Sales, APAC at Geotab.
“Our research shows that connected vehicle technologies are becoming essential tools for organisations looking to improve safety and performance. In particular, video telematics is helping fleets move beyond reacting to incidents and towards proactively identifying risk, supporting driver coaching and creating safer outcomes on Australian roads.”
The report also found that connected fleet technologies are delivering measurable business benefits. Three-quarters of organisations using GPS tracking solutions reported they were highly beneficial for fleet management, while 70 per cent reported reduced fleet costs, 57 per cent improved productivity and more than half achieved a positive return on investment within 12 months.
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