How does GPS fleet tracking help with a fatigue audit?

GPS data shows what each vehicle did. When it's checked against drivers' work diaries, the business can show that records were verified and that mismatches were found and dealt with. That's much stronger than diaries on their own, or GPS data that was never compared.

What does an auditor look for in fatigue records?

Expectations vary with the audit, but auditors typically want complete work and rest records, evidence that the business monitors them, and a record of action taken on breaches. Logmaster keeps diaries in time order and its alerts give record keepers a clear trail of checks.

Are work and rest breaches all treated the same?

No. The law grades work and rest breaches from minor to critical, depending on how far a limit was exceeded or rest fell short. Catching problems early through regular checks keeps small issues from growing.

Can we use Logmaster's records if the NHVR investigates?

Logmaster is an NHVR approved EWD, so its records are the driver's legal work diary. Alongside them, connected GPS data and the alerts your team worked through help show the steps the business took. Get legal advice on any specific investigation.

What if our GPS platform isn't supported?

Logmaster still works as a standalone NHVR approved EWD with breach alerts and weekly log sheets. The GPS comparison needs a supported platform, so ask the Logmaster team about yours.

GPS Fleet Tracking That Stands Up at Audit

When an auditor or investigator looks at your fatigue records, GPS data can either back them up or raise questions. Logmaster makes sure you've seen those questions first. It's an NHVR approved electronic work diary that checks drivers' entries against GPS data from your fleet tracking platform.

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Unchecked GPS Data Can Work Against You

GPS history is a detailed record of every truck's movements. If it shows a vehicle moving while the driver's diary says rest, and nobody in the business noticed, that's a hard conversation at audit. Having the data and not using it can look worse than not having it. Checking it regularly turns it into evidence in your favour.

Logmaster: GPS Checks Built Into Your Records

Through Connected Fleets, Logmaster reads movement and position from supported GPS platforms, including Geotab and Microlise, and compares them with each driver's work and rest entries. Mismatches become alerts the record keeper works through. Diary entries, checks and declarations are stored in time order, and the map view shows where each work and rest event took place. When records are examined, you can show that GPS data was used to check the diaries, not left sitting in another system.

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A Map of Every Shift

Work and rest events plotted on a map give an auditor, or your own team, quick context for any day in question.

Rest Confirmed by Vehicle Data

Rolling rest alerts make sure rest logged while a vehicle was moving was looked at and explained.

Locations That Match

Position discrepancy alerts get diary locations corrected while the details are still fresh.

No Unexplained Movement

Unallocated movement logs surface vehicle use with no diary entry, so it can be accounted for before anyone else asks.

Records Kept in Time Order

Every entry, pre-start check and fitness declaration is stored chronologically and can be pulled together quickly.

Weekly Log Sheets Without Chasing

Log sheets reach the record keeper automatically each week, so there are no missing pages to explain.

Heavy Vehicle Drivers

Drivers whose records are checked against GPS data during the week have their slips caught and fixed early, before they become a problem at a roadside check.

Fleet Managers and Record Keepers

Record keepers can show what was checked and when, which makes audit preparation a case of pulling records rather than reconstructing them.

Transport Business Owners

Owners can demonstrate that the business takes reasonable steps to manage fatigue, a duty under Chain of Responsibility, using records that line up with GPS history.

Trusted for Compliance Across Australia

Logmaster is an NHVR approved EWD used by more than 10,000 drivers and 1,200 businesses, including PFD Food Services and Greyhound Australia. It's ISO 27001 certified and works in every state and territory under the HVNL, with WA fatigue plans supported.

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Logmaster dashboard on a mobile phone and tablet

Confirm your GPS tracking platform connects with the Logmaster team.

Set up Logmaster and connect your tracking platform in the web portal.

Move drivers onto the Logmaster app as their work diary.

Make reviewing alerts part of your record keeper's daily routine.

Keep weekly log sheets and the alert history as part of your audit file.

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GPS Fleet Tracking That Stands Up at Audit

Unchecked GPS Data Can Work Against You

Logmaster: GPS Checks Built Into Your Records