Telematics use growing among fleets, survey shows.

Telematics technology is growing in use among New Zealand fleet operators, a new survey shows.

The 2017 New Zealand Telematics Benchmark Report, conducted by Teletrac Navman, shows 79% of transport businesses surveyed currently use or will soon use telematics to manage their vehicles, assets and staff.

Responses from 212 professionals in transport, construction, manufacturing, retail, government and professional services industries made up the study.

Reasons for using the technology include controlling costs, increasing efficiency and improving service to meeting health and safety requirements and complying with regulations.
Congestion was highlighted as the most challenging issue by 62% of respondents.

Reduced fuel costs as a result of the technology was reported by 46% of respondents.

Fewer accidents were also reported by 23% of those surveyed who attributed this to use of a telematics system.

A Berg Insight research report says fleet management systems in New Zealand and Australia are expected to reach 1.4 million units by 2021.

Teletrac Navman Asia Pacific vice president and managing director Ian Daniel says the rise of telematics reflects the importance of data collection in modern business management.
“New Zealand fleet managers are using the data they get from telematics to help navigate a challenging environment.”

A telematics system records information about vehicles and assets via telecommunications channels in order to manage fleets and worksites in real-time.