Industry-first automated ATO Fuel Tax Credit technology solution launched by Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia
Australian connected mobility innovator, Directed Technologies, has collaborated with KPMG Australia to launch a fully automated, Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) technology solution for heavy vehicle fleets – a move set to deliver significant operational savings across the road transport, construction, mining and agriculture sectors.
Unlike traditional claim methods, the Directed-KPMG solution uses OEM-embedded telematics and advanced data modelling to automate the FTC claim process in near real-time, providing a secure and seamless way for customers to claim their full fuel tax credit entitlement. The solution also benefits from an ATO Product Ruling.
The Fuel Tax Credit integration is now being offered to Directed Technologies’ OEM partners such as PACCAR (DAF, Kenworth), Hino, Mercedes-Benz, and Fuso, making it accessible to fleet vehicle customers who stand to benefit with significant compliance and efficiency gains.
The industry-first product comes at a critical moment for the road transport industry after renewed debate around the future of FTCs during the federal election campaign. In recent weeks a united position between industry associations was announced to safeguard the FTC system in response to proposed excise cuts. Directed Technologies’ ATO-compliant, automated FTC solution offers fleets peace of mind—ensuring claims are accurate and future-proofed to regulations.
The collaboration brings together Directed’s OEM-grade telematics with KPMG’s market-leading Fuel Tax Advisory Team, whose experience dates back to the inception of the FTC scheme in 2006 and includes involvement in the landmark Linfox case. KPMG sits on the ATO’s Fuel Schemes Stakeholder Advisory Board and offers clients both retrospective and prospective claim support, using its proprietary FTC Automator tool. For a typical fleet of 100 vehicles, the combined approach can result in increased FTC claims of over $50,000 per annum.
This innovation is one of the first partner integrations launched through e.things Marketplace – Directed Technologies’ new open ecosystem platform. e.things Marketplace is designed to integrate commonly used tools, apps and APIs across the fleet ecosystem, giving customers plug-and-play access to value-added services built on Directed’s high-integrity OEM data layer. The KPMG solution is just one of many integrations in the pipeline as Directed expands its network across tax, compliance, navigation, safety, and logistics technologies.
“Our mission has always been to bring precision and productivity to connected fleets. This collaboration goes a step further – helping our OEM partners and their customers unlock the full value of their data,” said Brent Stafford, Executive Director of Directed Technologies.
“By automating a previously complex, manual task and ensuring it’s ATO-compliant, we’re creating a smarter pathway to Fuel Tax Credit claims that meets the realities of today’s fleet operations.”
The solution will be showcased at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, where Directed Technologies will exhibit alongside PACCAR Australia to demonstrate how the technology integrates with factory-fitted telematics hardware and live data services.
“This is a strategic solution designed for fleet-intensive industries,” said Anthony Harmer, Director – Indirect Tax at KPMG Australia. “It simplifies compliance, improves rebate accuracy, and gives customers the confidence to claim above safe harbour thresholds, in line with ATO guidance.”
The product is underpinned by ATO Product Ruling PR 2023/9, which affirms the solution’s apportionment methodology as fair, reasonable, and record-keeping compliant.
