The government today announced the rollout of approved Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) into the heavy vehicle driver workforce from December 1.
An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, used to record the work and rest times of a driver as a voluntary alternative to the Written Work Diary. Their primary use is for heavy vehicle drivers to manage their fatigue.
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) applauded Teletrac Navman and Step Global for achieving the high standards required to approve this technology to meet industry standards and improve safety for the heavy vehicle workforce.
“The ALC has been the principal long-term advocate for promoting this type of technology,” says Kirk Coningham, CEO at the ALC. “The safety benefits that the industry will now reap as a result of this announcement are cause for celebration.”
“Heavy vehicle drivers will now be able to focus on their primary role – driving,” Mr Coningham continued. “Minimising distractions and complications in their day-to-day delivery of their role will improve safety as drivers only have to worry about managing the road.”
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