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(Thanks to NTC for allowing this linking and quoting)

From the NTC site (http://www.ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Publications/HVDF_Bulletin17_Apr08.pdf pp2)

Drivers who currently operate on the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme (TFMS) hours will be able to drive
BFM hours until 30 April 2009. After this point, only drivers who have gained competence in TLIF1007C Apply Fatigue
Management Strategies will be able to drive on either BFM or AFM hours. The transitional arrangements do not apply
to drivers currently not in TFMS (on the current Standard Hours option). These operators will need to be certified as
competent before they can drive BFM or AFM hours, and no 6-month transition period will be given.

TLIF1007C - Apply Fatigue Management Strategies - go to http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02216509300180020

(also further information on TLIF1007C can be seen at http://www.tlisc.com.au/resources/tli_qualificationsframework_new_draft3.pdf)

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Yes - Those companies on TFMS today will have full support until April 30, 2009

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From the NTC site "The new laws also include the introduction of a driver work diary to replace the existing driver log books. A work diary can be either written or electronic, but, whatever form it takes, it must contain a record of the driver’s work/rest history as required under the legislation." further information http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02316405400210020

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Burgewood will contact all current users in the 1st week of September 2008 to co-ordinate the transfer of data to the new 2008 FMS Calculator. This is part of the support for Burgewood customers and no charge will be made for the transfer.

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This Defence rule can only be applied when the driver has no alternative but to move his vehicle at a time when the driver is on his 7 hour continuous break. The defence is if he does move the vehicle during the 7 hour continuous break, then the driver must have a 6 hour continuous break and a 2 hour continuous break in lieu of the 7 hours continuous. If it is deemed as not necessary to move the vehicle, then there is no defence, the 7 hour continuous break is required. As at this time, this defence is NOT applicable in Victoria
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The company that employs the driver needs to comply with the regulations; this means labour hire companies must also comply. As the labour company employs and pays the driver, and is responsible for the driver's working conditions, then the labour company has all the same responsibilities as a transport operator who employs drivers.
 
A labour hire company must provide drivers they know are fit for duty to their customers, transport operators. Transport companies using drivers from a labour hire company can and should demand proof of the driver's fitfulness so they can provide the same proof and protection for the transport operator's customer..
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No. WA Hours are regulated through the 'Fatigue Operating Standards' as per the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health, Fatigue Management Vehicle Drivers Code of Practice 2004. Burgewood Pty Ltd is developing a program called WAFOS (WA Fatigue Operating Standards) which is due for release in late July 2008. Our understanding is the current WA hours will not change when the HVDFR regulations come into force.
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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
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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.
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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.

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Not yet, we can provide a customised AFM based FMS Calculator if we are given the AFM parameters as described in the NTC Information Bullitin 14 "Advanced Fatigue Management Explained". This means the FMS Calculator (AFM) would be specifically designed for the transport operators needs and would get Burgewood's full on-going support. We would also develop and support a version of FMS Planner to comply with the transport operators AFM plan.

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If you can download the information from your on-board system in to a CSV file or similar, we may be able to create a transfer file. We say maybe because everyone has a different on-board system, so we can only confirm this by seeing the your systems outputs.

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Good question and it depends upon which scheme you are going to; either Standard Hours or BFM.

 

Stand Hours – if your drivers are not on TFMS, then currently your drivers are allowed to driver for 12 and work for 2 hours, under the new regs they will be allowed to driver and work for a total of 12 hours; it would seem prudent to remain with the current regulations for as long as possible.

 

From Current Basic to BFM – there is a 6 month ‘training time’ allowed for the transfer from the old regs to the new regs, it would seem prudent that your drivers to remain on the basic old regs for as long as possible.

 

BFM – if your drivers are in the TFMS, they need to be re-trained for the BFM regime. The regulation changes may also provide for ‘greater flexibility’ depending upon the type of driving rosters/plans you provide. It would seem prudent to continue running under the TFMS regime for as long as possible to ensure a smooth transition into the BFM regime.

 

FMS Calculator – which ever process you take, FMS Calculator for both the old and new regimes will be fully supported by Burgewood Pty Ltd.

 

As each state is yet to set in concrete as formal start date, we will keep on monitoring the situation.

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Good question, ask your MP! It seems to me, the government is trying to save lives with this law in heavy transport, but allows other parts of the professional drivers industry (Taxis, Couriers, Ambos, Police) to be excluded. I have not seen the stats but my expectation is that they also have collisions due to fatigue… who hasn’t been in a taxi when the driver appears to fall asleep?

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