Fatigue Management for Truck Drivers

Fatigue management starts in the cab. Logmaster helps truck drivers stay inside their hours with an NHVR approved electronic work diary that counts every minute and warns before a break is due.

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What Fatigue Management Means for a Driver

For a truck driver, fatigue management comes down to knowing your work and rest limits, taking your breaks when they're due and not driving when you're unfit to.

Under Standard Hours, a solo truck driver needs at least 15 continuous minutes' rest in any 5½ hours, 30 minutes in any 8 hours and 60 minutes in any 11 hours. Work is capped at 12 hours in any 24, with at least 7 continuous hours of stationary rest.

Since 1 August 2026, the Unfit to Drive duty also means drivers of heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes must not drive while unfit for any reason, whether that's fatigue, illness, injury, medication, alcohol or drugs.

How Logmaster Helps on the Road

The app takes the counting off the driver, so their attention stays on the road.

Breaks you won't miss

A reminder comes up before each rest break is due, so a long stretch doesn't run past the limit.

Time left always on screen

The app shows how much work time remains before the next limit, worked out to the minute.

A fitness check to start

A digital fitness declaration at the start of the shift gives drivers a moment to confirm they're fit to drive.

Rest recorded exactly

Rest is logged from the minute it starts, so a long stationary break is easy to prove at a roadside check.

Offline when it matters

Out of signal on a long run, the app keeps recording and catches up when the phone reconnects.

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What Operators Can Do

Fatigue isn't only the driver's responsibility. Schedulers, operators and other parties in the chain have duties too.

Schedule within the limits

Live hours show who can legally take the next job, so rosters don't push drivers past their limits.

Act on early warnings

Alerts flag potential breaches during the shift, giving the office time to change the plan.

Back drivers who need to stop

Under the Unfit to Drive duty, business practices mustn't push a driver to keep going while unfit. Clear records show how the business responded.

Track fitness declarations

Every declaration reaches the office in real time and can be exported as a PDF.

Check paper drivers too

Paper workbook entry lets you check drivers still using the written diary for breaches.

Run the right rule set

Drivers can work under Standard Hours, BFM, AFM, exemption hours or WA plans in the same app.

Electronic Work Diary vs Paper Logbook

How managing fatigue with 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

On paper, the driver does the arithmetic. In Logmaster, the app does it and warns them first.

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How It Works

Getting your drivers onto Logmaster for fatigue management is quick.

Choose your plans

Tell the team which fatigue plans your drivers work under.

Install the app

Drivers download Logmaster or use a supplied tablet.

Declare fitness

Each shift starts with a digital fitness declaration.

Log as you go

Work and rest are recorded with a tap as they happen.

Get alerted early

Break reminders and limit warnings come up before a breach.

Review together

Drivers and the office see the same records, which makes conversations about fatigue easier.

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

Long-haul, regional and metro drivers of fatigue-regulated vehicles all use Logmaster to manage their hours.

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

Drivers and operators work from the same live record of every shift.

Why Drivers Trust Logmaster With Their Hours

More than 10,000 drivers record their hours in Logmaster. It's NHVR approved, counts to the minute, works without signal and has been developed with feedback from people who drive for a living.

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Ray A.

First day with Logmaster was to my surprise was user friendly. Josh was very thorough in taking me through all the steps in setting up the Logmaster app. I would recommend Logmaster to all drivers regardless of age. Never have to worry about making a mistake as it tells you if you are. Great customer service after hours support is second to none.

Mike H.

Have started using Logmaster after trying 3 other models. I actually enjoy using it. Very easy to use and follow and the help if you need it is top notch by the developer. Does everything by the minute and works when no service is available. My system is customised for me and fits well with my system (I’m WA). Cost is on par with two of the other ones looked at.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Standard Hours limits for a solo truck driver?

At least 15 continuous minutes' rest in any 5½ hours, 30 minutes in any 8 hours and 60 minutes in any 11 hours, with the longer breaks able to be taken in blocks of at least 15 continuous minutes. Work is limited to 12 hours in any 24 with 7 continuous hours of stationary rest, and 72 hours in any 7 days with 24 continuous hours of stationary rest.

What does the Unfit to Drive duty mean for truck drivers?

From 1 August 2026, drivers of heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes must not drive while unfit, whatever the cause. That includes fatigue, illness, injury, medication side effects, alcohol and drugs, and it applies before and during a shift.

Do drivers of smaller trucks now need a work diary?

No. The Unfit to Drive duty reaches heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes, but work diary and fatigue recording requirements still apply only to fatigue-regulated vehicles, such as trucks over 12 tonnes GVM.

How does Logmaster warn a driver before a breach?

It counts work and rest to the minute against the driver's fatigue plan, shows the time remaining and sends a reminder before a rest break is due. The office sees the same alerts in the web portal.

Can I use Logmaster if I drive in Western Australia?

Yes. WA manages fatigue under its own work health and safety rules, and Logmaster includes WA fatigue plans. Drivers who cross into an HVNL state can switch to the right plan in the app.

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TRUSTED BY MORE THAN 10,000 DRIVERS

Breaks you won't miss

Time left always on screen

A fitness check to start

Rest recorded exactly

Offline when it matters

Electronic Work Diary vs Paper Logbook

Ray A.

Mike H.

What are the Standard Hours limits for a solo truck driver?

What does the Unfit to Drive duty mean for truck drivers?

Do drivers of smaller trucks now need a work diary?

How does Logmaster warn a driver before a breach?

Can I use Logmaster if I drive in Western Australia?

Policy

Resources

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