“We've got Starlink on all our trucks but we're not using it for anything except internet. T610 blew a turbo on the Newman road last month — $8,000 tow + $6,500 repair + $9,200 lost day rate. $23,700, gone. The OBD-II port has been there the whole time.”
— WA drilling contractor, $16M revenue, 8-vehicle fleet servicing BHP and Rio sites
“WorkSafe pulled us up on Reg 237 records after the rollover at Solomon. The plant register was a spreadsheet, the service history was six PDFs across three laptops, and the pre-starts were in a glovebox notebook. We had the data — we just couldn't assemble it before the inspector finished his coffee.”
— WA earthmoving contractor, $22M revenue, 18-vehicle fleet across BHP and FMG sites
Agent #4 · Live Demo
Predictive Fleet Monitoring in 5 Minutes
Starlink-tethered OBD-II, 2–4 week predictive alerts, WorkSafe (LGIRS) Reg 213 + 237 inspection record, AI assistant — the live receipt your inspector reads on request.
Agent #4
Connect vehicle computers to the Starlink you already pay for. Detect mechanical failures 2–4 weeks before they strand a truck on the Newman road — and generate the WHS (Mines) Reg 213 maintenance and inspection record WorkSafe asks for first (Reg 237 for any registerable plant).
Manager preview. The OBD-II gateway, Starlink failover and predictive alerts shown here are configured to your fleet (heavy + light), routes (Newman, Tom Price, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie) and pre-start regime during onboarding. The interactive demo uses sample telemetry that mirrors a WA drilling contractor's 8-vehicle fleet.
Predictive Maintenance
Detect issues 2–4 weeks before failure — schedule repairs during downtime, not on the road
Real-Time Diagnostics
Monitor engine, brakes, fluids, A/C, battery and fault codes via 4G failover-to-Starlink
Reduce Breakdowns
60–80% fewer roadside breakdowns — Pilbara case data backs up the trend (32-truck rollout, 68% drop in unplanned events)
Reg 213/237 Audit Trail
Every event logged with actor + timestamp — the WHS (Mines) Reg 213 record (Reg 237 for registerable plant) WorkSafe asks for first, generated as you go
Implementation: OBD-II gateway ($180–$250 per vehicle) plugs into the dash port and connects to the Starlink WiFi already on the truck roof. Cellular failover keeps reporting alive on the road. Cloud analytics process telemetry and surface predictive alerts to the manager dashboard.
Try one of these — click to ask the assistant
Leverage the Starlink terminals already on your roof. OBD-II gateway ($180–$250) reports over 4G/LTE by default, picks up Starlink WiFi automatically when the truck rolls into camp — no dead zones.
AI analyses sensor trends to predict failures 2–4 weeks in advance. Schedule repairs during planned downtime in Perth, not on the road to Newman.
Every telemetry sample, alert ack, service event and pre-start logged with actor + timestamp. The WHS (Mines) Reg 213 record (Reg 237 for registerable plant) WorkSafe (LGIRS) asks for first — one filter, one export.
Illustrative industry case data: predictive maintenance can cut unplanned engine + drivetrain events by up to 68% across an 18-month rollout, and extend vehicle service life 20–30% through optimal maintenance timing. Actual results vary by fleet, route and maintenance discipline.
Pilbara heat (45°C+) accelerates wear on cooling systems, batteries, and A/C compressors. Predictive monitoring catches early warning signs:
Fine Pilbara dust infiltrates air filters, electronics, and engine components faster than manufacturers' service intervals assume:
Automatic maintenance records every time a vehicle reports in. WHS (Mines) Reg 213 record-keeping satisfied without chasing paper logbooks or rebuilding spreadsheets.
Automated reminders for WHS (Mines) Reg 213 inspections, ROPS certification renewals, driver induction expiries and safety-equipment audits. 30/14/7-day warnings, not last-minute scrambles.
Monitor trucks AND light vehicles (LandCruisers, D-Max, Rangers, HiLux) from one dashboard. Same OBD-II gateway works for both registered and non-registered plant.
Critical sensor readings trigger instant alerts—engine temp > 105°C, oil pressure < 30 PSI. Take action before damage occurs.
AI detects gradual degradation—oil pressure declining 0.5 PSI/day suggests pump failure in 14-21 days. Schedule maintenance proactively.
Multiple symptoms analysed together—high engine temp + low coolant + declining trend = coolant leak. Precise diagnosis before breakdown.
OBD-II codes decoded into actionable insights—P0128 = thermostat failure likely within 14 days (85% confidence).
Annual Return on Investment
saved per year by preventing breakdowns + reducing admin time
OBD-II Gateway
Per vehicle
Installation
2 hours labour
Hardware Total
8 vehicles (4 trucks + 4 utes), one-time
Cloud + Analytics
Annual subscription
First Year Total
Setup + annual fees (8 vehicles)
A drilling contractor with 4 service trucks and 4 crew utes (8 vehicles) typically experiences:
3-4 remote breakdowns/year
$8,000-$15,000 each (towing from Newman/Tom Price)
4-6 hours/week
Fleet admin, service records, compliance tracking
2-3 missed inspections/year
Each is a WHS (Mines) Reg 213 + 237 gap and a Tier-1 stop-work risk
Total Annual Value
Prevented breakdowns + admin time savings + predictive maintenance
per year
Note: Figures based on industry averages for WA mining fleet operations. Hardware costs reflect current OBD-II gateway pricing. Breakdown costs estimated from typical emergency callout, towing, and downtime expenses for remote operations. Actual savings vary based on fleet size, vehicle age, and operating conditions. Contact us for a customised assessment.
Common questions about DrilLedger's Predictive Fleet Monitoring Agent
DrilLedger's Fleet Monitoring Agent uses OBD-II telematics and Starlink connectivity to track engine temperature, oil pressure, coolant levels, and vibration patterns in real time. When readings drift outside normal ranges, the system alerts maintenance teams before a breakdown occurs — preventing $8,000-$15,000 emergency callouts to Newman, Tom Price, or Kalgoorlie.
Most WA mine sites have limited or no cellular coverage. Starlink provides satellite internet connectivity directly to the fleet monitoring hardware, ensuring continuous telemetry data from vehicles operating at remote sites across the Pilbara, Goldfields, and Mid West. No dead zones, no data gaps.
Unplanned breakdowns on remote mine sites typically cost $8,000-$15,000 per incident — including emergency towing, specialist mechanic callout, replacement vehicle hire, and lost production. WA mining suppliers with 20-50 vehicles experience 4-8 preventable breakdowns per year. That's $24,000-$60,000 in avoidable costs annually.
The system supports any vehicle or equipment with OBD-II diagnostics — light vehicles, service trucks, water carts, fuel trucks, and support vehicles used on WA mine sites. It also supports auxiliary equipment monitoring via aftermarket sensor packs for generators, compressors, and pumps.
Service scheduling, compliance inspections, and vehicle history are automated. Instead of admin staff manually tracking service intervals on spreadsheets, the agent calculates service due dates from actual engine hours and kilometres, sends alerts to drivers and mechanics, and maintains a digital service history. This saves approximately 200 hours of admin per year for a 30-vehicle fleet.
WHS (Mines) Regs 2022 Reg 213 puts the duty on the person with management or control of plant to ensure maintenance, inspection and testing is carried out by a competent person, and Reg 237 requires a written record of every test, maintenance event and inspection for the period the plant is used. The agent records every Starlink-streamed telemetry sample, every alert acknowledged, every service action and every pre-start inspection against the vehicle and the actor — actor, timestamp, fault code, action, on every event. When WorkSafe (LGIRS) asks for the Reg 237 record on a specific vehicle, it is one filter and one export, not six PDFs across three laptops.
Yes. The agent tracks cumulative engine hours, kilometre readings, maintenance costs, and breakdown frequency per vehicle. It projects when each vehicle will reach its optimal replacement point based on rising maintenance costs vs residual value — helping fleet managers plan capital expenditure rather than reacting to breakdowns.
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