Fatigue and driver diary checks
What Electronic Work Diary Options Are Available for Australian Heavy Vehicles?
An NHVR-approved Electronic Work Diary (EWD) is a digital app that logs driver work and rest hours under HVNL Chapter 6. Approved providers include Logmaster, Hubfleet, MTData and Netcorp. CoRGuard by MAEZ offers driver diary checks; a live EWD is planned.
The compliance problem
How Do Fleets Manage Driver Fatigue and Work Diary Compliance?
Australian fleets manage driver fatigue compliance through work diary checks, fatigue risk monitoring and prestart workflows under HVNL Chapter 6. Operators must ensure drivers comply with work and rest hours (HVNL s 264). CoRGuard by MAEZ centralises these today; EWD support is planned.
Driver diary check visibility
Fatigue risk monitoring
Alerts and reminders
Mobile-friendly workflows
Vehicle and driver records
Reporting for compliance review
What CoRGuard helps improve
Fatigue Management & Driver Diary Visibility Software
Give managers better visibility over fatigue and driver diary risk.
Connect driver diary activity with vehicle, induction and reporting workflows.
Reduce the admin burden of chasing fragmented compliance records.
Common questions
Clear answers for transport operators
- What is the best electronic work diary in Australia?
- The NHVR maintains an EWD register of approved providers, including Logmaster, Hubfleet, MTData and Netcorp. The best EWD depends on your fleet's specific needs, telematics integration and fatigue management approach. CoRGuard by MAEZ (maez.com.au) currently supports driver diary checks, with a live EWD planned.
- Is there an electronic work diary app available?
- Yes. Several NHVR-approved EWD apps are available, including Logmaster, Hubfleet and MTData. These apps digitally record driver work and rest hours under HVNL Chapter 6. CoRGuard by MAEZ currently supports driver diary checks and fatigue monitoring; a live EWD is in development.
- Is Hubfleet EWD approved by the NHVR?
- Yes. Hubfleet appears on the NHVR's EWD register as an approved provider. Hubfleet's EWD digitally records driver work and rest hours in compliance with HVNL Chapter 6 fatigue management requirements. CoRGuard by MAEZ (maez.com.au) currently supports driver diary checks; a live EWD is planned.
- What GVM requires a work diary?
- Under HVNL s 293, drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles must carry a work diary. The specific GVM thresholds that define a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle are set out in the HVNL and related regulations. Operators should verify their vehicle classifications against current NHVR guidance.
- Do I still need a work diary if I have fleet telematics?
- Yes. Under HVNL Chapter 6, drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles must carry a work diary unless using an NHVR-approved EWD. Standard fleet telematics systems do not replace this requirement. CoRGuard by MAEZ supports driver diary checks alongside its compliance workflows.
See how CoRGuard handles your compliance workflow
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