Archive, Industry News Danger in dispensing with your work diary OPINION: Losing the logbook is a step in the wrong direction, placing more pressure on owner-driversRead More Frank BlackJune 9, 2022, 4:45 pmJune 9, 2022
Archive, Industry News NHVR adds more EWDs to approved list The national regulator now allows two more work diary options on various phonesRead More Staff WriterJune 9, 2022, 10:25 amJune 9, 2022
Archive, Industry News Keep track of time or fall into the trap LEGAL OPINION: Everyone is subject to ‘human error’, but for truck drivers it can end up as an out-of-pocket expenseRead More Sarah MarinovicMay 13, 2022, 3:22 pmMay 13, 2022
Archive, Industry News Truck rest stop squeeze a disgrace The lack of suitable rest stops not only adds to driver fatigue but could lead to a work diary breachRead More Rod HannifeyFebruary 23, 2022, 11:09 amFebruary 23, 2022
Archive, Industry News Loose lips sink driver OPINION: A work diary indiscretion, picked up by an employer, could be bait fish to enforcement officersRead More Ken WilkieApril 6, 2021, 10:46 amApril 6, 2021
Archive, Industry News Work diary exemptions a possibility LEGAL OPINION: There are some circumstances where you can qualify for a work diary exemption permitRead More Sarah MarinovicDecember 17, 2020, 3:14 pmDecember 17, 2020
Archive, Industry News Work hours not confined to driving LEGAL OPINION: What counts as work time? Is it more than just the hours spent driving the vehicle?Read More Sarah MarinovicMarch 23, 2020, 8:05 pmMarch 23, 2020
Archive, Industry News Regulator extends Personal Use Exemption to AFM and BFM The Federal Government has announced the extension of the personal use exemption, allowing drivers to use their trucks outside work hours.Read More Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019, 2:09 pmNovember 4, 2019
Archive, Industry News Court calls for work diary hours trap warning Truck driver loses SA Supreme Court appeal but judge notes shortfall that can help cost thousandsRead More Rob McKayAugust 7, 2019, 1:53 pmAugust 7, 2019
Archive, Industry News Truck driver hit with 104 offences Victorian driver inspected in NSW found with array of work diary and fatigue violationsRead More Staff WriterNovember 14, 2018, 2:20 pmNovember 14, 2018