Switching to an Electronic Heavy Vehicle Log Book<\/h2>\n
Although it may seem daunting, making the switch to an electronic work diary is very straightforward. Many drivers and managers who make the switch often say that they wish they\u2019d done it sooner.<\/p>\n
The great thing about EWDs is that they do all the thinking for you. When setting up the app, you can select from either Standard, Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) or Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) hours, depending on which program you are currently operating under. For a full explanation of the NHVR\u2019s fatigue plans, you can read more here<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve selected which plan to operate under, the app will now take over the hard stuff, and send you notifications when you\u2019re close to needing to take a rest break, or if you\u2019re about to be in breach.<\/p>\n This functionality brings real peace of mind to everyone involved, from the driver right through to the business owners, schedulers and managers. Everyone has a duty of care under the Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and EWDs reduce human error by automating fatigue rules and notifications.<\/p>\n When the driver wants to start driving, it\u2019s as simple as tapping a button. Likewise, when they\u2019re ready to take their break (which they\u2019ll be automatically notified they are due for), the driver taps the start rest<\/em> button. And once they\u2019re ready to end their shift, it\u2019s as simple as tapping the end of day<\/em> button.<\/p>\n This way of recording heavy vehicle work and rest times is much more efficient than taking it all down manually, and can save up to 50% of driver reporting time.<\/p>\n The benefits don\u2019t just end at automating fatigue plan rulesets. Many businesses find the implementation of an electronic work diary to be a total gamechanger when it comes to compliance reporting. Gone are the days of photocopies and piles of paperwork; with an EWD, fleet managers can access compliance reports at the click of a button. Not only that, but some EWDs offer automatic notifications to fleet managers for breach and potential non-compliance events.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a scheduler of heavy vehicle drivers, EWDS allow you to access information about the hours your drivers have available for the rest of the month. This brings a level of flexibility and forward-planning that otherwise would be hard to achieve with paper log books.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, choosing an electronic work diary is about making things simpler and more efficient. While most EWDs will offer you this, there are some important factors to consider when making your final pick.<\/p>\n When considering which EWD to switch to, always ensure that it has been approved by the NHVR. There are some options on the market that claim to be based around NHVR logbooks and fatigue plans, but they have not gained certification, and therefore any data collected by them is invalid.<\/p>\n![\"Smart](\"https:\/\/smartedriver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/Phone-Mockup000-66x66.jpg)
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<\/picture><\/p>\nEasy Compliance Reporting for Fleet Managers and Schedulers<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture><\/p>\nChoosing Which Heavy Vehicle Log Book to Use<\/h3>\n