Heavy vehicle regulator approves seventh Electronic Work Diary

Heavy vehicle operators can now choose from seven apps for Electronic Work Diary (EWD) compliance after the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator recently approved a seventh provider.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said there are many safety benefits of using EWDs, including increased productivity, fatigue management and driver safety outcomes across the industry.

"For example, Bustle's EWD complements its existing end-to-end Transport Management System solution, which includes compliance, workshop, operations and finance modules," Sal said.

"By wrapping as many solutions as possible into their software and aligning it with the Industry Master Code of Practice, Bustle is enabling transport operators to run compliant operations with fewer systems."

Performance Standards Over Prescribed Technology

"When we developed the model for electronic work diaries, we set the performance standards, not the type of technology, and enabled the market to meet the standard," Sal explained.

This approach gives operators flexibility to choose a system that suits their fleet while still meeting nationally consistent standards for record-keeping and driver safety compliance.

Only Use NHVR-Approved EWDs

The heavy vehicle regulator reminds drivers that they should only use an NHVR-approved electronic work diary. Unapproved apps may fail to meet compliance obligations, putting operators at unnecessary risk during roadside interactions or audits.

Choosing an approved EWD helps operators manage risk, support fatigue-related safety outcomes, and stay aligned with the regulator's broader fatigue management initiatives for heavy vehicle drivers.

Fleet operators managing chain of responsibility obligations should also consider how EWD data integrates with their broader compliance systems, such as the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Module, to reduce risk across the supply chain.

For businesses reviewing site safety policy alongside vehicle compliance, resources like the Chemical Loading On Vehicle Safe Work Method Statement can support a consistent approach to operational safety.

The full story is available on the NHVR's website.