Global fleet and telematics software expert Wialon joins Fleet Forum to accelerate fleet digitalization in the humanitarian sector

Wialon, one of the world’s leading fleet management software platforms, has joined Fleet Forum, a non-profit membership organization dedicated to improving road safety and sustainable fleet operations in the humanitarian aid and development sector worldwide.

Fleet Forum is the world’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated to cleaner, safer, and more effective humanitarian transport in developing nations. By supporting member organizations in improving fleet management practices, Fleet Forum helps them deliver life-saving and life-changing aid to communities in need.

Fleet Forum runs global initiatives such as ride and vehicle sharing projects for humanitarian organizations, development projects that help reduce the sector’s environmental impact, training and consultancy for fleet management improvement, road safety programs, as well as local knowledge hubs in Kenya, Lebanon, and Nigeria.

Fleet Forum counts some of the world’s most impactful humanitarian aid and development organizations among its members, including Action Against Hunger, CARE International, Catholic Relief Services, International Committee of the Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Medical Corps, International Organization for Migration, International Rescue Committee, Médecins Sans Frontières, Norwegian Refugee Council, Plan International, Save the Children, UNHCR, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme and World Vision International.

As a knowledge partner, Wialon will offer pro-bono expertise and provide technology support to enhance Fleet Forum’s projects. Through this collaboration, Wialon aims to support Fleet Forum and its member organizations in optimizing fleet performance and costs, enhancing vehicle and driver safety, improving driver behavior, and reducing environmental impact.

“Fleet Forum’s strategic agenda — focused on professionalizing fleet operations, improving road safety, and promoting environmental responsibility — resonates strongly with Wialon’s core values. The organization’s projects, including fleet management training programs and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, are crucial for creating safer and more sustainable fleet ecosystems. Wialon will support the community by sharing its expertise, hosting educational webinars, and guiding members seeking advanced solutions to enhance fleet safety, promote eco-friendly operations, and improve driving behavior,” says Paul Jansen, Executive Director at Fleet Forum.

Powered by Gurtam, a European software development company with over two decades of experience, Wialon offers fleet tracking, fuel management, video telematics, and more — helping companies and organizations digitalize and streamline their fleet operations. Wialon works with over 2,700 partner companies in over 160 countries, serving fleets across various industries. Wialon connects over 4 million vehicles and processes over 5 billion data points daily.

“We believe that professional fleet management in developing countries can help save lives, reduce costs, and support environmental progress. Fleet Forum plays an incredibly important role in shaping responsible fleet practices in the not-for-profit sector, particularly in challenging environments. By helping humanitarian organizations around the world harness fleet digitalization technology and use data to measure and improve their performance, we are helping them place social, financial, and environmental sustainability at the core of their fleet management strategy,” says Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Head of Wialon at Gurtam.