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What is Near Real-Time Sync in Logmaster’s Electronic Work Diary?
One of the standard features of Logmaster is Near Real-Time Sync. This means that when a driver logs work or rest events in the Logmaster
Why Does the Suburb in My App Look Wrong? Understanding GPS Drift in Logmaster
Sometimes, drivers using the Logmaster app notice that the suburb listed isn’t exactly the one they expected. Maybe you’re pulled up in Minto and it
What to Do If You Think Your EWD Is Faulty
If you ever think something’s wrong with your Electronic Work Diary (EWD)—for example, data not saving properly or the system behaving unexpectedly—you have a legal

Manager Help Guide: Driver Uses Paper Work Diary for a Day
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), drivers are permitted to use either a Written Work Diary (WWD) or an approved Electronic Work Diary (EWD)

Plan Ahead with Confidence: Logmaster’s New Logbook Planner for Drivers
At Logmaster, we’re committed to helping drivers take control of their time, avoid breaches, and make the most of every legal working hour. That’s why

How to Understand and Fix Breaches in Your Electronic Work Diary (EWD)
At Logmaster, we know it can be confusing when your Electronic Work Diary (EWD) shows a breach warning. Don’t worry — we’re here to help

How Logmaster counts Work Rest Hours when changing between NHVR and WA rule sets
Logmaster ensures drivers comply with the correct fatigue management rules based on their selected jurisdiction. When crossing borders, drivers often switch between NHVR and WA

Comprehensive Guide for Evaluating Cloud-Based Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) on Mobile Apps
This comprehensive guide is intended for transport industry professionals to thoroughly evaluate cloud-hosted Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) accessed through Android or iOS mobile applications. The

Understanding Your 24-Hour Counting Point
When you take a major rest break, your 24-hour counting period begins at the moment you begin work again. This means that the clock starts

Why Logmaster is Better than Paper Logbooks
Logmaster is already better than paper logbooks The rising price of paper and associated costs, driven by these economic and industry factors, makes traditional paper

Ken Enright Testimonial
I’m a B-double and Road train driver. I’ve been driving trucks for 32 years. When I got into the industry, I was shown the ropes

What to carry if you dont use Logmaster for your heavy vehicle fatigue obligations
If your heavy vehicle fatigue obligations are to be met WITHOUT Logmaster EWD, you will need your drivers to carry: An official Written Work Diary

Split Rest Breaks and missed rest stops – 2 Clarifications
1. Does Logmaster have input options for Split Rest Breaks? With reference to Section 255 of the HVNL. No. Logmaster will identify all breaches in

How to make Business and Driver mixed users on the same email for signing in.
Sometimes a Driver wants to use the portal for the business, or a business user now wants to drive. Each addition has a process: Business

How to successfully roll out new Technology in your company
We’ve had the chance to hear about experience rolling out new technology to fleets with Tom Mueller at Oak Harbour Freight Lines. The salient points

Logmaster training videos include a section on how to make edits and corrections to your Electronic Logbook.
2 common scenarios are where a driver has arrived to a rest location and forgotten to press rest, or where a stop became rest while

What does “100% Partner provided” mean?
Logmaster builds regulatory compliance products to empower transport professionals, by creating the most powerful and easy-to-use transport compliance tools for our industry. In short, our

The Logmaster Australia app for drivers is available on Android and iOS.
The Logmaster Australia app for drivers is available on Android and iOS. Logmaster was approved by the NHVR as ‘device agnostic’. This was a new
Important notice: Changing Rule Sets
Drivers may need to change the fatigue rules that they are logging against and this has been more frequently discussed among our users recently. We’ve
Tackle fines and non compliances head-on
The chances of fines are increasing for transport businesses and drivers Are you a driver, or someone who employs drivers, subject to the fatigue laws
Driving Success: 13 Ways for Transport Companies and Drivers to Manage Technology Change
The transportation industry is no stranger to technological advancements. From fleet management systems and GPS tracking to electronic logging devices and automated dispatching, new technologies
Telematics and Electronic Work Diaries – Know the difference
A common question by drivers and business operators about Electronic Work Diaries is, ‘Does it track me?’. Another similar one is, ‘Will it give me a breach the moment it happens, even if I made an entry error?
Through the Wringer
Power Torque July 2022 The journey to NHVR accreditation of the Logmaster Australia EWD. They say it is not a simple task to get
NHVR EWD Driver Training
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