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BRAND NEW Industry Research

Australian Fleet Safety & Compliance Benchmark 2026

Inside you will uncover…

  • Why 44% are considering leaving the industry within 5 years
  • The compliance confidence gap, and what it could mean for your fleet

  • The technologies operators say are making the biggest difference
  • How your business compares against the wider industry
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The Industry Speaks 

We surveyed 200 transport and logistics professionals to better understand how safety and compliance management is evolving during a period of accelerated technological change.

44% of Australian transport and logistics professionals are considering leaving the industry within the next five years.

of Australian transport and logistics professionals are considering leaving the industry in the next five years

42% of Australian transport and logistics professionals say working in the sector has impacted their mental health.

say their mental health has been impacted by working in the sector

29% of Australian transport and logistics professionals cite long working hours as the biggest reason they are considering leaving the industry.

of respondents cited long working hours as the biggest reason they are considering leaving the industry, followed by difficulty keeping on top of compliance at 25%

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What's putting the most pressure on fleet operations?

As part of our research, we explored the biggest pressures currently facing fleet operations. Fuel costs topped the list at 23%, followed by driver health and wellbeing at 19%. Evolving compliance regulations, driver shortages, and recruiting and retaining skilled staff were also key concerns, each cited by 15% of respondents.
Pie chart showing the biggest pressures facing fleet operations, with fuel costs ranking highest at 23%.
Key pressures facing fleet operations, led by fuel costs at 23% and driver health and wellbeing at 19%.
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How technology is transforming safety & compliance

Our research highlights the critical role that cameras play in protecting drivers and the significant return on investment that can be gained by adopting this technology.

100% of respondents said they use vehicle cameras in some capacity.

of respondents stated they were utilising vehicle cameras in some capacity

99% of respondents said in-cab cameras improve driver performance.
of respondents stated that in-cab cameras improve driver performance
85% of respondents said AI distraction cameras have prevented a serious road traffic accident in their fleet.

said AI distraction cameras have prevented drivers in their fleets from having a serious road traffic accident

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About Microlise

As a leading global provider of fleet management and connected technology, Microlise supports over 2,500 businesses, with fleets of all sizes and across logistics, retail, construction and manufacturing.

We’re passionate about turning data into decisions – and helping Australian logistics thrive.

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