With around 8 weeks to go before the new Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Reforms are activated, time is becoming short to get things ready. We have been given information from a number of sources that indicate the start date maybe postponed, however we have gone to each of the jurisdictions and sought clarification.  
 
Is there movement at the station?
 
Queensland - no change it is still the 29 Sept 08 see http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb5ca905884ca38/Pdf_fatigue_letter_and_info_sheet.pdf
 
NSW - no change it is still the 29 Sept 08 see http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/heavyvehicles/safety/hvfatigue/hvfatiguereform.html
 
Victoria - no change it is still the 29 Sept 08 see http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HeavyVehicles/News/New%20Heavy%20Vehicle%20Driver%20Fatigue%20Laws.htm
 
South Australia- no change it is still the 29 Sept 08 see http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/freight/driver_fatigue/index.asp
 
Tasmania - no change it is still the 29 Sept 08 see http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/safety/heavy_vehicles_driver_fatigue_laws
While this information is based on individual state
 
 
How to prepare for the transition to the HVDFR
 
FMS Comparitor has been designed to compare your current driving hours with the new regulations; it includes the ability to run schedules, rosters, trip plans and your normal every day driving hours. The output is an instant review of what works and what does not under the new regulations. For instance, if your drivers are currently doing 12 hours driving and 2 hours work, then they will not be able to do the same under the new "Standard Hours" regulations, you may have to consider having your drivers trained for the "Basic Fatigue Management" regulations.
 
To get a better handle on the upcoming regulation changes go to http://fms08.burgewood.com.au
 
If you have any question on what you should be looking at, don't hesitate to ask, they are many who are in the same situation. See our FAQ's page http://fms08.burgewood.com.au/FAQs.htm