From 1st July 2025, in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS) will no longer be optional for anyone working across BHP and BMA (BHP Mitsubishi Alliance) mining sites. Under the new site requirements, IVMS compliance becomes mandatory — affecting contractors, fleet managers, operators, and individual drivers alike.
For those who move early to upgrade their fleet monitoring and compliance systems, it is an opportunity to not just meet standards, but lead in best practice.
"At NB Industries, we are proud to support our clients through this transition, offering IVMS solutions that not only meet but exceed the stringent BMA IVMS Specification (BMA-SPC-0136)."
What’s Changing: Understanding the New IVMS Rules
In simple terms, BHP and BMA’s new requirements mean all site vehicles must be fitted with compliant in-vehicle monitoring systems by the 1st of July 2025.
These systems are designed to enhance safety, improve driving standards, and ensure real-time operational visibility across mine sites.
Key elements of the specification include:
- Driver Identification: Ensuring only authorised drivers operate vehicles.
- Speed Monitoring: Maintaining strict site speed compliance.
- Journey Management: Full visibility over travel routes and scheduling.
- Fatigue Management: Tracking driving hours and enforcing rest periods.
- Harsh Event Detection: Identifying harsh braking, acceleration, and cornering events.
- Real-Time Tracking and Alerts: Monitoring vehicle location and triggering alerts for incidents or duress.
- Critical Safety Event Monitoring: Immediate incident detection and reporting.
- Compliance Reporting: Automated generation of audit-ready reports.
Why IVMS Matters More Than Ever
For the mining sector, safety has always been paramount. But as operations scale up, vehicles become more autonomous, and remote site work grows, traditional safety methods alone are no longer sufficient.
IVMS offers a critical safety net — monitoring vehicle behaviours in real-time, identifying risks before they become incidents, and ensuring compliance with both internal and regulatory standards.
Beyond compliance, IVMS delivers tangible business benefits:
- Reduced incidents and downtime, thanks to real-time driver behaviour monitoring.
- Better asset management through detailed usage tracking and maintenance alerts.
- Streamlined operations with automated journey records, driver logs, and compliance documentation.
- Improved workforce safety, leading to stronger culture, better retention, and lower insurance premiums.
- Enhanced asset utilisation through intelligent tracking of idle time versus operational hours.
- Custom geofencing capabilities, helping operations monitor and control asset movement in sensitive or restricted areas.
- Reduced operational costs by optimising asset performance and maintenance scheduling based on real-world data.
- Minimised insurance premiums through evidence-backed driver safety initiatives.
Put simply, IVMS is not just about ticking a box for — it is about building a safer, more efficient and future-ready operation.
NB Industries: Your Trusted Partner for IVMS Compliance and Beyond
At NB Industries, we have built our reputation on delivering quality without compromise. Our IVMS offering is no exception.
Built on the trusted Telematics Guru platform, our IVMS solution is deployment-ready, highly configurable, and backed by our expert support team based in Mackay.
- Key features include:
- Real-Time Tracking and Visibility across map, terrain, and satellite views.
- Custom Alerts for speeding, harsh events, after-hours movements, duress signals, and boundary breaches.
- Journey and Asset Utilisation Reporting to analyse asset usage, idle time, speed, and route efficiencies.
- Critical Event Monitoring with live incident detection and immediate response capabilities.
- Automated Compliance Reports to keep your site audit-ready with minimal administrative overhead.
- Sensor Monitoring for temperature, humidity, vibration, tank levels, and other critical data points.
- Movement Alerts and Recovery Mode for instant detection of unauthorised vehicle movement and activation of real-time tracking.
- Advanced Geofencing to manage operational zones with automatic breach alerts.
- Open Integration Capability to consolidate data reporting with existing maintenance management and safety systems.
- Flexible Deployment offering essential monitoring without mandatory data subscriptions.
With over 20 years supporting the Australian mining sector, we understand the environment, the regulations, and the stakes. Our technology is future-proof, our installation and support services are seamless, and our approach is about making compliance as easy — and valuable — as possible.
As a business built on the values of Safety, Innovation, and Sustainability, we see IVMS not simply as a regulatory requirement, but as a strategic advantage.
Our solutions empower mining companies to:
- Create safer working environments for operators.
- Optimise fleet efficiency to reduce environmental impacts.
- Support sustainability targets through smarter fuel use, better asset utilisation, and proactive maintenance planning.
- Improve operational transparency through real-time environmental monitoring of cabin conditions and asset usage.
Ready for 2025? Let’s Get Started
The clock is ticking towards the 1st of July 2025. Whether you need a full fleet installation, a system health check, or a consultation to understand the requirements, our expert team is ready to assist.
