12 WEEKS TO GO
 
With only 12 weeks to go before September 29 Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Reform (HVDFR) becomes the operating regulations, we are pleased to release FMS Trial.
 
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All the tools are now in place so all stake holders can make an informed decision on how they will deal with the new regulations - more details go to http://fms08.burgewood.com.au
 
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FMS Trial Released
 
 
FMS Trial provides transport operators, bus and coach operators, auditors, labour hire companies the opportunity to trail actual driver's hours using the new regulations, check out how the program works and compare it to your current method of validation. You can check log books, run sheets, your new version of the work diary.
 
The benefits of FMS Trial are
For more details and to get your free FMS Trial go to http://fms08.burgewood.com.au/fmst.htm
 
WAFOS (Western Australian Fatigue Operating Standards)
Preliminary information can be found on our web site http://fms08.burgewood.com.au
 
WAFOS is the first serious validation tool for the fatigue operating standards of Western Australia;
 
WAFOS works in the same way as FMS Calculator; it is
  1. very user friendly, Excel based that does not required any special computers, personnel of training
  2. simple 3 step process enter the date and reference, enter the times and follow the prompts
  3. secure tamper proof history database
  4. full on-going support from Burgewood (including help desk, adjustments, enhancements and if there are regulation changes they are covered)
  5. peace of mind that your are doing the right thing and protecting your company and your customer.
Answers to Questions Received
 
Who is impacted by the new HVDFR regulations?
This has not changes from the previous regulations. All vehicles that are 12t and above or have 12 passenger seats must comply with these regulations. This means local and long distance vehicles are included
 
Can I transfer LogChecker history into FMS Calculator?
Unfortunately No. Log Check was written in  a computer language called Delphi. To transfer data from Log Checker files you will need to contact the producers of Log Checker and ask for a transfer file.
 
What kind of support can we expect from Burgewood if we get one of the FMS products?
Burgewood provides it software on a monthly basis, this means we must provide full, on-going quality backup support for all our customers. If we don't we risk losing them and therefore our revenue stream. Our support includes a help desk, enhancements, adjustments and other changes as part of rates. As our programs are based in Excel, it provides great flexibility and opportunity to get exactly what you want from our programs including reporting, email linking and so on.
 
If you have a question - please contact us by http://fms08.burgewood.com.au/FAQs.htm
 
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