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Standard Hours vs BFM: Side by Side

Standard Hours and Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) set different work and rest limits for solo truck drivers. Since 1 August 2026, BFM is closed to new applicants, but existing accreditations carry on.
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Two Hours Options, One Driver

Standard Hours are the default for drivers of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles. Any driver can work under them without accreditation.

BFM gives more flexibility, including longer daily work, but only to drivers working for an operator with BFM accreditation. Those drivers carry a copy of the accreditation certificate, record the accreditation number and keep a work diary at any distance from base.

BFM is no longer available to new applicants. Operators wanting alternative hours now apply for ACA-Fatigue under the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme, and existing BFM accreditations continue until they expire, are cancelled or the operator transitions.
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Standard Hours Limits for Solo Truck Drivers

Under Standard Hours, a solo truck driver works to these limits.
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In any 5½ hours

At least 15 continuous minutes' rest.
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In any 8 hours

At least 30 minutes' rest, in blocks of at least 15 continuous minutes.
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In any 11 hours

At least 60 minutes' rest, in blocks of at least 15 continuous minutes.
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In any 24 hours

A maximum of 12 hours' work, with at least 7 continuous hours of stationary rest.
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In any 7 days

A maximum of 72 hours' work, with 24 continuous hours of stationary rest.
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BFM Limits for Solo Truck Drivers

Under BFM, the NHVR's work diary sets out these limits for a solo driver.

In any 6¼ hours

No more than 6 hours' work, with at least 15 continuous minutes' rest.

In any 9 hours

No more than 8½ hours' work, with 30 minutes' rest in blocks of 15 continuous minutes.

In any 12 hours

No more than 11 hours' work, with 60 minutes' rest in blocks of 15 continuous minutes.

In any 24 hours

Up to 14 hours' work, with at least 7 continuous hours of stationary rest.

In any 7 days

No more than 36 hours of long or night work time.

In any 14 days

No more than 144 hours' work, with 24 continuous hours' stationary rest after no more than 84 hours' work, plus night rest breaks including two on consecutive days.

Electronic Work Diary vs Paper Logbook

How tracking Standard Hours or BFM in an electronic diary compares with paper.
Electronic Work Diary
Paper Logbook
One minute accuracy
Fifteen minute blocks
Automatic syncing
Manual entries
Easy to read and access
Handwriting varies
Real time operator visibility
No live oversight
Secure cloud storage
Can be lost or damaged
Faster audits and reporting
Time consuming
With two sets of rolling limits, the counting gets harder on paper. An EWD applies the right set for the plan the driver selects.
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How It Works

Running drivers on Standard Hours and BFM in Logmaster works like this.
Step 1

Check your accreditation

Find your BFM certificate and note its expiry date.
Step 2

Assign each driver

Put drivers on Standard, BFM or BFM Two-up plans in the app.
Step 3

Record the number

Drivers on BFM record the accreditation number with their diary.
Step 4

Let the app count

Logmaster applies the limits for the selected plan and shows time remaining.
Step 5

Plan for expiry

If BFM lapses, drivers move back to Standard Hours unless the operator has moved to ACA-Fatigue.
Step 6

Review the hours

Compare how drivers use each option to see whether alternative hours still suit the work.

Features at a Glance

1. Accurate one minute recording
2. Offline functionality for uninterrupted use
3. Live visibility for fleet managers
4. Fatigue reminders and breach alerts
5. Driver declarations and vehicle checks
6. Secure cloud storage
7. Multi company support for contractors
8. Fast export for audits and reporting
9. Fatigue rule sets including Standard Hours, BFM, AFM, WA plans and bus rules
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Who It's Built For

Operators with an existing BFM accreditation and those weighing ACA-Fatigue both need a clear view of how the options differ.
User Type
Benefit
Truck drivers
Easier logging and clear alerts
Transport operators
Real time visibility and compliance
Compliance managers
Reliable logs for inspections
Owner drivers
No paperwork and simple routines
Subcontractors
Easy switching between employers
In Logmaster, drivers switch between the plans they're entitled to, and the office sees which one each driver used.

Why Operators Track Both Options in Logmaster

Logmaster includes Standard, Standard Two-up, BFM and BFM Two-up plans in one NHVR approved EWD, counting each driver's time to the minute against the plan they select. When an operator's own ACA-Fatigue hours are approved, Logmaster builds the table and applies to the NHVR to add it before switching it on.
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