The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fleet Management.
What to know about Fleet Management
Fleet Management encompasses the strategies and technologies used to oversee and coordinate commercial vehicle operations efficiently and safely. Focused on optimizing routing, maintenance, safety, and sustainability, this field integrates advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and telematics to deliver real-time insights and improve operational decision-making.
Our latest stories explore a wide range of innovations in fleet management, such as AI-powered tools that enhance driver safety, data-driven tyre and asset monitoring, and platforms that support sustainable transport through decarbonization strategies and electric vehicle adoption. Readers will also find insights into how cloud computing and satellite IoT strengthen fleet connectivity and security, as well as how mobile computing reduces costs and environmental impact.
By following developments in fleet management here, readers can understand how emerging technologies are transforming the industry to meet modern challenges including rising operational costs, regulatory pressures, and the need for greener solutions. Whether you’re a fleet operator, logistics professional, or technology enthusiast, these stories offer valuable perspectives on how intelligent systems and digital transformation are shaping the future of transport management.
Kiwi Fleet Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand equipment often unused, Teletrac finds
New Zealand fleet operators leave equipment idle half the time as Teletrac Navman warns manual logs and patchy data curb utilisation.
Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Women at MyTrucking are reshaping transport tech, blending empathy with efficiency to keep freight moving in smarter, more human ways.
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.
Finance Now, Visa & Pismo to launch NZ fleet cards
Finance Now will launch New Zealand's first open loop Visa-powered fleet card in 2026, backed by Brazilian payments platform Pismo.
When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fleet Management
Featured News
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Wagga Wagga-based Zetifi blends smart antennas, AI cameras and APIs to keep remote fleets connected while quietly boosting worker safety.
Expert Columns
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
Women in transport tech: How diverse teams keep freight moving
Getting comfortable with discomfort: Advancing female leadership in technology
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
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In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance
Connected construction powers the future of data centres
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fleet Management News
Farizon SuperVan debuts as NordEast appoints Kevin Richards
NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand's commercial fleet electrification by 2028.
Carbn's management buyout to drive growth in green mobility
Carbn has gone fully private in a management buyout, aiming to expand its green mobility services for businesses and government clients across New Zealand.
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push
Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to expand its cloud-based vessel management software globally, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.
Spectrum bolsters board & executive with key new appointments
Spectrum appoints Billy Aucamp as CFO, Jeremy Foster as Director, and John Marshall as Board Advisor, strengthening leadership and governance.
NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.
Teletrac Navman debuts consultancy for fleet decarbonisation
Teletrac Navman launches a global consultancy to help fleets develop multi-energy decarbonisation strategies, aiming to meet net zero targets and reduce costs.
NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.
Unauthorised discounts cost fleet companies millions yearly
Fleet operators in New Zealand are losing thousands annually due to unauthorised discounts and poor pricing practices, according to FOYI.
Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Teletrac Navman appoints Ricardo Buranello as new COO and CFO, tapping his vast leadership experience from Siemens and Telit Cinterion to drive growth.
High demand from electronics makers sparks computer chip shortage
A global shortage of computer chips is likely to persist for another 18 months, according to an Australasian manufacturing business.
Epson NZ launches business printers for the commercial office market
Epson New Zealand has entered the commercial office printing market launching a full range of A4 and A3 business printers.
10 innovative Christchurch start-ups profiting from govt scheme
Delivered by ChristchurchNZ, 10 promising start-ups were granted an intense 12-week mentoring course to help them get a leg up.
NZTA approves Teletrac Navman as an electronic system provider
RUC Manager automatically tracks vehicle distance and calculates off-road activity, enabling accurate, NZTA-approved RUC rebates...
The Connected Journey - WiFi essential for passenger transport
Mobile devices have become standard in nearly all aspects of life, with Wi-Fi availability on public transport becoming essential, says Icomera.
Big demand for Government's R&D grants
Up to $1.5 million will be made available to enable 126 businesses to employ students for work experience in New Zealand's hi-tech sector.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Contact drops 9% on offshore plans; Genesis declines
NZ shares dip as Contact Energy's revealed offshore ambitions and a stagnant dividend weigh on the market. Genesis and Meridian also slide.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall; Spark falls; Meridian, MRP heavily traded on MSCI changes
New Zealand shares fell, paced by Spark New Zealand and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare as investor looked to crystalise recent gains.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends
New Zealand shares rose, paced by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors bet on a boost to dividend payouts by the state.
CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch
Telogis, whose cloud-based location intelligence software is used in more than 100 countries, is kicking off a delayed job recruitment drive in New.
Ready, steady, IPO: Auckland tech firm joins NZX listing club
Auckland-based EROAD Ltd is considering an IPO and listing on the NZX Main Board to raise $40m for growth strategy.