Geotab Australia and Logmaster have announced that they’ve entered into a commercial agreement, which they claim will offer the Australian trucking industry with enhanced telematics and compliance capabilities.
The two companies say that the agreement combines Geotab’s world-leading telematics with Logmaster’s Electronic Work Diary (EWD) and fatigue compliance automation solutions adding that it will also enable Geotab to offer Logmaster subscriptions in a more seamless manner, making EWDs more accessible and empowering heavy vehicle businesses with the tools they need to stay competitive and compliant.
The companies point out that many trucking businesses manually reconcile driver logbook records, telematics data, and schedules to ensure compliance , which can be a time-intensive process that leaves room for human error, potentially compromising driver safety and fleet productivity, not to mention fines.
Under this new agreement, users of Geotab’s services in Australia can purchase subscriptions to Logmaster’s solutions that they claim improve driver safety, efficiency and compliance.
The combination of Geotab and Logmaster’s solutions allows for automated fatigue compliance using Logmaster’s EWD and fatigue compliance automation which they claim ensures drivers remain within legal working and rest times, reducing the risk of breaches and associated penalties. They added that the platform also provides minute-by-minute precision, addressing the limitations of traditional paper logbooks.
The combined systems also allow for smart alerts for real-time action with Logmaster’s smart alert system notifying drivers and fleet managers when they are approaching a fatigue threshold. The companies say that the proactive alerts are integrated with Geotab’s fleet management insights, giving operators the power to act in real-time for optimal route adjustments and scheduling changes.
They claim that fleet managers can now use data to identify areas for improvement in route planning and scheduling using data-driven planning and analysis. They claim the platform also offers insights that reveal patterns and inefficiencies in past operations that help fleet managers improve planning and reduce costs.
The two companies are also claiming the system s a comprehensive compliance solution, with the integration providing record keepers with an all-in-one compliance solution, giving them oversight of driver activities and ensuring alignment with Australia’s fatigue management laws. They also claim compliance checks and real-time data analysis make regulatory oversight simpler and more effective.
“Logmaster’s reputation in the Australian compliance world is in a class of its own. This commercial agreement enables us to strengthen our relationship with Logmaster and our commercial offerings in Australia,” said Geotab’s vice president for Australia and New Zealand Sean Killen,
“We believe this relationship is only going to get better and that the result will be a world-class product for Australian customers. Looking ahead, both companies are exploring further integration possibilities to further enhance the customer experience,” said Killeen.
Logmaster’s managing director Josh Saunders said the agreement with Geotab aligns with Logmaster’s mission to provide Australian truck and bus companies with unmatched tools for compliance, efficiency and safety.
“This agreement brings an incredible opportunity to offer a deeply-integrated solution that directly addresses the growing need for digital compliance and operational insights in the heavy transport industry,” said Saunders,
” Together, we’re delivering on expectations to shape the future of transport compliance in Australia, making it safer and more efficient than ever before,” he said.
