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NATIONAL WORK DIARY, LOCAL DIARY & ELECTRONIC WORK DIARY
National Work Diary
The National Work Diary is a mandatory logbook for drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles operating outside a 100km radius from their base or who are working under Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management. It is a paper-based record required by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to track driving hours, rest breaks, and work time to ensure compliance with fatigue laws.
Drivers must carry the diary at all times while working and record entries daily, even on days off if working in a regulated capacity. Accurate record-keeping is essential to avoid penalties and demonstrate compliance during roadside checks or audits.
The NWD is available for purchase from NHVR-approved outlets and is a vital tool in maintaining safe and legal heavy vehicle operations.
Local Area Work Diary
The Local Area Work Diary Exemption applies to drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles who operate solely within a 100km radius of their base and return to that base at the end of each workday. Under this exemption, drivers are not required to carry or complete a National Work Diary, provided they are working under Standard Hours and meet the NHVR’s exemption conditions.
While the diary may not be required, operators must still maintain accurate internal records of work and rest hours to ensure compliance with fatigue laws. This exemption offers flexibility for local operations but still holds drivers and businesses accountable under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.
Always check the specific requirements for your operation to ensure you're covered under the exemption.
Electronic work Diary
The Electronic Work Diary (EWD) is a digital alternative to the traditional paper-based National Work Diary, approved by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Designed to make fatigue management simpler and more accurate, EWDs automatically record work and rest times, provide real-time alerts for upcoming breaks, and reduce the risk of manual errors.
EWDs are ideal for drivers and businesses looking to streamline compliance, improve record-keeping, and reduce the administrative burden of fatigue management. Drivers must use an NHVR-approved EWD system, and both drivers and operators must understand how to use the technology correctly.
While optional, EWDs offer a modern solution to help meet legal requirements and support safer roads across the heavy vehicle industry.
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