Beyond The Cab: Winning Driver Trust & Protecting All Road Users
Safety doesn’t stop at the cab door. As fleets adopt AI-powered safety tools and Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) fatigue laws coming into effect, video telematics, tracking technologies, and driver resistance remains a key challenge. Concerns around privacy, oversight, and job security often slow down adoption—despite the clear benefits for drivers, fleets, and everyone on the road.
Thursday, 1 May 2025
6.00pm - 8.30pm
Bells Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne, VIC
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join industry experts at this exclusive networking event as we break down.
✅ Why drivers resist telematics and video tracking and how to change the conversation.
✅ How smart safety tools help fleets stay compliant, reduce risk, and support driver wellbeing.
✅ The real-world benefits of AI-powered safety tools for both drivers and fleet managers.
✅ The impact of fleet telematics beyond the cab, protecting pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.
PRESENTERS
Stephen Cathie is an experienced financial and supply chain professional with over 20 years of expertise in financial control, supply chain management, and safety management. In his position of Financial Controller & Fleet Manager, he plays a key role in overseeing financial operations, optimising logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. With a strong background in financial strategy and operational efficiency, Stephen is dedicated to driving business growth and operational excellence.
David Harradine - Partner Account Manager, Geotab David Harradine works with Geotab's Partner Reseller network in the APAC region to bring to market Geotab's award winning telematics solutions. David is a strong supporter of the role telematics plays in improving safety, compliance and productivity goals within vehicle fleets, and has been involved in numerous telematics rollouts that have resulted in significant reductions in motor vehicle incidents and overall fleet operational costs.
Josh is an NHVR accredited electronic work diary and transport compliance management system provider servicing the heavy vehicle industry. Josh has a background in driver compliance and has managed EWD and transport compliance system implementation with hundreds of transport companies and their drivers around Australia. Josh is focussed on providing quality systems that support risk mitigation for transport businesses and the tools for drivers to make staying compliant easy.
David Sanders - Managing Director, Bestrane Bestrane is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. With extensive experience in supply chain optimisation, David has been instrumental in helping businesses streamline operations, enhance visibility, and improve efficiency through advanced technology solutions. David’s expertise spans across route planning and optimisation, dock scheduling, telematics, and AI-driven fleet management, ensuring that businesses stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic market.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Transport & Logistics professionals
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