Vehicle Tech Solutions

Vehicle Tech Solutions Vehicle Tech Solutions is team of Brisbane based IVMS specialists.

It’s common for businesses to start using a platform for one specific purpose, then slowly realise it can support much m...
11/06/2026

It’s common for businesses to start using a platform for one specific purpose, then slowly realise it can support much more of their day-to-day operations.

What begins as a tool for one workflow often expands into areas like claims management (FTC), maintenance tracking and reminders, and even driver records and licence expiry monitoring.

The real value often comes from connecting these pieces together, rather than treating them in isolation.

Big changes are coming in the telematics space.With the NHVR moving from IAP to TMA on 1 July, operators will see a shif...
09/06/2026

Big changes are coming in the telematics space.

With the NHVR moving from IAP to TMA on 1 July, operators will see a shift in how compliance and monitoring are managed going forward.

While the terminology is changing, the goal remains the same—making it easier and more effective to meet heavy vehicle compliance requirements.

We’ll continue to keep our customers informed and supported as the transition rolls out.

We recently passed a major milestone—completing our 5,000th job!We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and gratefu...
27/05/2026

We recently passed a major milestone—completing our 5,000th job!

We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and grateful to every customer who has trusted us with their work along the way.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to the next milestone—10,000 jobs and beyond!

⛽ Are you claiming everything you’re entitled to in Fuel Tax Credits?A lot of fleets are aware of FTC — but not always t...
23/04/2026

⛽ Are you claiming everything you’re entitled to in Fuel Tax Credits?

A lot of fleets are aware of FTC — but not always tracking it accurately.

We often hear:
• “We estimate it”
• “We just use a rough percentage”
• “We’re probably missing a bit”

And that’s usually the case.
Any off-road use (sites, depots, private roads) can be claimable — but only if it’s tracked properly.
With costs where they are right now, even small, missed amounts can add up.

🚛 Out on a customer site this week.One thing we always take away from these visits — it’s about listening.Hearing what’s...
20/04/2026

🚛 Out on a customer site this week.

One thing we always take away from these visits — it’s about listening.

Hearing what’s actually happening day-to-day and where the pressure points are:
• Costs going up
• Jobs getting tighter
• Operations getting more complex

Every business is different, but a lot of the challenges are the same right now.

🐰 Easter Closure Notice 🐣Our team will be hopping offline for a short Easter break from Friday 3rd April through to Mond...
02/04/2026

🐰 Easter Closure Notice 🐣

Our team will be hopping offline for a short Easter break from Friday 3rd April through to Monday 6th April (inclusive).

We’ll be back on deck and ready to go from Tuesday 7th April.

If something urgent pops up while we’re away, don’t worry — support is still available:

📞 Teletrac Navman Support: 1800 304 264

📞 VTS Emergency Support: 1300 770 147

Wishing you a safe and relaxing Easter — hopefully with more chocolate than emails 🍫

📉 Are rising costs starting to highlight small gaps in your fleet?Fuel, insurance, operating costs — everything feels li...
31/03/2026

📉 Are rising costs starting to highlight small gaps in your fleet?

Fuel, insurance, operating costs — everything feels like it’s going up.

And when that happens, things like this start to stand out:
• Vehicles idling
• Personal use of work vehicles
• Maintenance getting pushed back
• Not always having clear visibility

On their own, they don’t seem like much.
But over time, they add up.

Keen to hear — what’s having the biggest impact on your fleet right now?

⛽ What if your fleet system could pay for itself?Many fleets operate off-road more than they realise — on sites, in yard...
19/03/2026

⛽ What if your fleet system could pay for itself?

Many fleets operate off-road more than they realise — on sites, in yards, or on private roads.

That fuel use can often be claimed through Fuel Tax Credits with the ATO.

When tracked properly, fleets can:

✔ Identify off-road operating hours
✔ Calculate eligible fuel usage
✔ Generate claim reports automatically

We recently worked with a fleet where the recovered credits covered the system cost in about 90 days.

Sometimes the biggest value in fleet technology isn’t just tracking vehicles.

It’s recovering money that would otherwise be missed.

🚗 Unauthorised vehicle use happens more often than people think.Not theft — just things like:• Taking a work vehicle hom...
16/03/2026

🚗 Unauthorised vehicle use happens more often than people think.

Not theft — just things like:
• Taking a work vehicle home without approval
• Weekend use
• Personal errands during the day
• Vehicles moving outside business hours

Over time this can mean:
• Higher fuel costs
• Extra wear on vehicles
• Insurance headaches if something goes wrong

The fleets that manage this best usually pair clear policies with the right technology.

For example, setting up alerts when a vehicle moves outside normal business hours helps managers stay across what’s happening without constantly checking the system.

In many cases, that visibility alone is enough to stop the problem before it starts.

🧾 Fleet Manager Spreadsheet BingoBe honest… how many of these do you have?✔️ A spreadsheet for vehicle maintenance✔️ Ano...
12/03/2026

🧾 Fleet Manager Spreadsheet Bingo

Be honest… how many of these do you have?

✔️ A spreadsheet for vehicle maintenance
✔️ Another for inspections
✔️ Calendar reminders for rego dates
✔️ Emails for defect reports
✔️ A folder somewhere with compliance paperwork

It works… until something gets missed.

Running a fleet shouldn’t mean juggling five spreadsheets and a dozen reminders just to stay on top of things.

The operators who simplify this usually gain back something more valuable than admin time:

Peace of mind.

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