High-tech partnership
Here Technologies, a global leader in digital mapping and location data, is expanding its collaboration with Eroad, a major provider of fleet management and telematics solutions.
The aim is power Eroad’s first vehicle-aware navigation application for Oceania. The solution will be available in New Zealand and Australia, and is designed to enhance driver safety, fleet efficiency and regulatory compliance.
It will be built on a platform made by Australian business Here, leveraging advanced routing services and truck-specific data.
This deepened partnership reflects both companies’ shared commitment to delivering transport solutions tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle and fleet operators globally.
“Oceania’s transport and logistics sector is under immense pressure – from driver shortages to rising delivery demands and increasingly complex compliance requirements,” says Mark Davidson, pictured, chief product officer at Eroad.
“With our expanded partnership with Here, we’re equipping our customers with a solution that not only helps them navigate these challenges, but positions them to operate more safely, efficiently, and competitively in a rapidly evolving market.”
By combining Here’s location intelligence with Eroad’s operational expertise, the partnership aims to improve delivery accuracy, simplify route planning, and elevate the day-to-day experience for drivers and fleet managers.
Eroad’s new vehicle-aware navigation application draws on key capabilities from Here WeGo Pro, a mobile-first, professional-grade application that transforms centrally planned routes into real-time, turn-by-turn guidance.
Designed specifically for commercial fleets, it offers truck-specific routing that considers vehicle dimensions, cargo type and road restrictions and real-time traffic updates that are refreshed every five minutes across the road network.
There’s also multi-stop tour planning and predictive ETAs and offline functionality for uninterrupted service in remote areas, while the driver-centric design reduces stress and supports retention.
The launch comes at a critical time for Australia and New Zealand’s transport and logistics sector. According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the installed base of fleet-management systems in both countries is projected to reach 2.7 million units by 2028.
