Fleetdrive Issue 56 - December 2025 | Page 4

Contents

Guest Contributions

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How Norweld is supporting the future
of Australian manufacturing
Norweld shows how hands-on work experience and strong apprenticeship pathways support the next generation of tradespeople. Investing in people continues to strengthen Australian manufacturing for the long term.
Win the truck driver retention battle
with technology
Geotab shows how fleet technology can improve driver safety and make daily work easier. A driverfirst approach helps fleets keep drivers and reduce shortages.

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Why Weight Matters: Understanding
Payload and The Impact of Accessories
Vehicle accessories and towing can quickly reduce payload and affect safety and compliance. Pedders outlines why understanding weight limits matters before you travel.
Are you sure your fleet growth strategy
is sustainable?
Sustainable fleet growth isn’ t about doing more with less. It’ s about doing more with smarter, betterdesigned assets that support people, performance and profitability over the long term.

AfMA Originals

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Pushing past the imposter: Turning
discomfort into success
We look back at Lisa Panarello’ s talk from the 2025 Australasian Fleet Education & Leadership Summit and re-discover how transform self-doubt into a leap of faith.
The importance of soft skills in technical roles
Technical skills are essential, but soft skills drive safety, teamwork and efficiency. This article explains why communication and problem-solving matter in fleet and automotive roles.
Managing generational differences in fleet teams
Fleet teams often include multiple generations with different working styles. This article shares practical ways to improve collaboration and understanding across age groups.
Thank you, mentors of 2025!
AfMA sends a warm thank you to this year’ s participating mentors!
Leadership style quiz: Which of the four temperaments are you?
What does it mean to be a melancholic person? How about sanguine or choleric? Take our quiz to discover your dominant temperament and how this applies to your leadership style!

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WIFM: Attracting, Elevating & Empowering Change
Launched by the AfMA in January 2025, the Women in Fleet Management strategy is a pioneering initiative dedicated to attracting, elevating and empowering women across the fleet and automotive industries.
Personal branding for fleet professionals
Personal branding shapes how others see your value at work. Learn how clear communication and consistent behaviour support career growth in the fleet industry.
Outdated teamwork myths that may be hurting your team
Teamwork is essential in any corporate setting, but some teams out there may still be operating on outdated myths.
Dashboard bites
What do cars have to do with Switzerland’ s Nachtruhe law? Why were BMW dashboard lights orange? How many people can really fit into a smart car? Find out in the issue’ s Dashboard Bites!