NHVR approves sixth Electronic Work Diary
Drivers can now choose from six apps to use as a work diary rather than the book, but either are acceptableHeavy vehicle operators now have the choice of six providers for their Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs), with the NHVR approving the Hubfleet app last week.
“The more EWD options we approve, the more take-up we’re seeing by operators wanting to better manage their fatigue risk and keep their drivers safe,” NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said.
“The Hubfleet app offers a national solution, as it covers Standard, Basic Fatigue Management and custom Advanced Fatigue Management rule sets, as well as Western Australia’s accreditation scheme rules.
“It’s available on Android and iOS (Apple), so can be implemented on a BYO device basis, or it can be installed on existing company devices fixed to the truck.”
The Hubfleet app joins Kynection, MTData, Netstar Australia, Step Glob and Teltrac Navman as EWDs approved by NHVR.
When first starting to use an EWD, drivers must continue to carry their written work diary for a transition period to comply with the requirement to carry 28 days of records.
It’s also important that drivers check the NHVR website to ensure they’re using an EWD approved by the NHVR.
EWD standards reminder
A reminder that on February 1, new EWD standards came into effect. The NHVR now requires an EWD device or application to display the device make, model and operating system so that officers can quickly confirm it’s part of an approved EWD.
Please make sure you’ve got the most up-to-date software operating on your EWD. Click on the link above to get more info.
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