Built by a driver, for drivers.
Work and rest hour logs, daily defect checks, fuel and GST tracking — one app, 30 seconds, done.
The founder
I drive trucks for a living.
So I built the app I wished existed — work and rest logs, defect checks, fuel and GST, all on your phone. No office nonsense.
What it does
Work & Rest Log
Keep a personal log of your work and rest hours alongside your written work diary.
Defect Checks
Daily vehicle checklist, signed off on your phone.
Fuel, GST & Expense Records
Aus Road Boss helps you record fuel purchases, track expenses and organise GST information and receipts.
Your records can help you prepare information for your accountant or tax adviser.
GST credits, fuel tax credits and tax deductions depend on your individual circumstances and applicable ATO requirements.
Aus Road Boss does not provide tax advice or guarantee eligibility for any tax credit or deduction.
NHVR Driving Hours Rules & Official Authority Publications
Complimentary roadside reference for Australian heavy vehicle drivers, updated for the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reforms effective 1 August 2026. Check solo work and rest limits and official authority publications before you roll—or log your shifts in Aus Road Boss to calculate your work and rest hours on every run.
Solo Driver Work & Rest Limits — HVNL Reference (Effective 1 August 2026)
Standard Hours, Transitional BFM & AFM (existing NHVAS operators), and the new Alternative Compliance Hours (ACH) framework under the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme
HVNL Reform Implementation (Effective 1 August 2026) — Transitional Arrangements & Unfit to Drive Duty
• Unfit to Drive Duty: As of 1 August 2026, a driver must not drive any heavy vehicle over 4.5t GVM while impaired by fatigue or unfit to drive—even when within permitted work and rest hours.
• New Alternative Compliance Hours (ACH): Available through Alternative Compliance Accreditation – Fatigue (ACA–Fatigue) under the new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme, replacing BFM and AFM for new applicants.
• Existing BFM & AFM Operators (Transitional): Operators holding current BFM or AFM accreditation granted under NHVAS prior to 1 August 2026 may continue operating under those conditions until their accreditation expires, is cancelled, or they transition to the HVA scheme.
| Period | Standard Hours (Solo) | BFM Solo (Transitional — Existing NHVAS) | AFM (Transitional) & New ACH (ACA–Fatigue) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Work & Rest Periods | In any 5½ hrs: max 5¼ hrs (5h 15m) work → min 15 continuous mins rest In any 8 hrs: max 7½ hrs (7h 30m) work → min 30 mins rest (in 15m continuous blocks) In any 11 hrs: max 10 hrs work → min 60 mins rest (in 15m continuous blocks) | In any 6¼ hrs: max 6 hrs work → min 15 continuous mins rest In any 9 hrs: max 8½ hrs (8h 30m) work → min 30 mins rest (in 15m continuous blocks) In any 12 hrs: max 11 hrs work → min 60 mins rest (in 15m continuous blocks) | Maximum work times and minimum rest times are set out on the operator's AFM accreditation certificate or ACA–Fatigue (ACH) certificate. Drivers must carry a copy of the certificate in the vehicle at all times. |
| 24-Hour Period | Max 12 hrs work time Min 7 continuous hrs stationary rest time* | Max 14 hrs work time Min 7 continuous hrs stationary rest time* | As stated on the operator's accredited AFM or ACA–Fatigue (ACH) certificate. |
| 7 Days (168 Hours) | Max 72 hrs work time Min 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time | Max 36 hrs long/night work time** No separate 7-day total work limit set (governed by the 84h / 14-day limits below) | As stated on the operator's accredited AFM or ACA–Fatigue (ACH) certificate. |
| 14 Days (336 Hours) | Max 144 hrs work time 2 × night rest breaks*** and 2 × night rest breaks taken on consecutive days | Max 144 hrs work time 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time taken after no more than 84 hrs work time, and 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time, and 2 × night rest breaks***, and 2 × night rest breaks taken on consecutive days | As stated on the operator's accredited AFM or ACA–Fatigue (ACH) certificate. (Switching from AFM, ACH or exemption hours requires a min 48 continuous hours reset rest break or certificate reset rest.) |
*Stationary rest time is rest time a driver spends out of the fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle or in an approved sleeper berth of a stationary vehicle. **Long/night work time (BFM) is work time in excess of 12 hours in a 24-hour period or any work time between midnight and 6am (using the driver's base time zone). ***Night rest breaks are 7 continuous hours stationary rest time taken between 10pm on a day and 8am on the next day (using the driver's base time zone) or a 24 continuous hours stationary rest break.
Counting time: Work time is counted in 15-minute blocks rounded up, and rest time in 15-minute blocks rounded down in the driver's base time zone. Verify current requirements directly with NHVR Work and Rest Hours and HVNL Reform Implementation.
Official Authority & State Transport Publications (Road Desk)
Curated regulatory notices, HVNL reform publications, and state heavy vehicle access resources with direct links to official authority pages
HVNL Reform Implementation — HVA Scheme, ACH & Unfit to Drive Duty
Effective 1 August 2026, changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law introduce the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme, Alternative Compliance Hours (ACH) under ACA–Fatigue, transitional arrangements for existing BFM/AFM operators, and an explicit duty not to drive any heavy vehicle >4.5t GVM while unfit or impaired by fatigue.
NHVR Work & Rest Hours — BFM/AFM Transitional Rules & Alternative Compliance Hours
Official NHVR work and rest hours publication detailing Standard Hours, transitional arrangements for existing BFM and AFM operators, and the new Alternative Compliance Accreditation – Fatigue (ACA–Fatigue) pathway.
NHVR National Network Map — Legal Notices, Permit Schemes & Bridge Mass Access
Official NHVR National Network Map and Gazette Notice portal for checking approved Class 2 B-Double, Road Train, Higher Mass Limits (HML), and bridge structure conditions.
QLD TMR — Heavy Vehicle Route Maps, Bridge Restrictions & Conditions of Operation
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) official portal for Queensland heavy vehicle route maps, bridge and culvert load restrictions, and the Conditions of Operation Database.
Direct Official Authority Portals:
Want Shift Fatigue Calculators, Driver Road Intel & Regulatory Summaries in Your Cab?
Subscribers can log work and rest entries to calculate 24h, 7-day, and 14-day fatigue totals, view driver-submitted Road Intel and route restrictions, and access on-demand regulatory summaries with direct links to official NHVR and state portals.
Simple, transparent pricing
Everything you need to track your work hours and organise your fuel, GST, and expense records—for less than the cost of one good feed at the roadhouse.
Monthly Membership
Month-to-month access with no lock-in contracts. Pay securely by Australian Bank Transfer (EFT). Activated once payment is received and verified.
- Personal work & rest log with Standard, BFM (transitional) & AFM / ACH calculators
- Fuel & expense logging with 1/11th GST calculation
- Monthly fuel & expense record export to Google Sheets & CSV
- Daily pre-departure checklist & workshop service reminders
- Driver-submitted Road Intel, route restriction logs & official authority links
Annual Membership • Save $30
Full 12 months access for the price of 10 months ($12.50/mo equivalent). Pay securely by Australian Bank Transfer (EFT). Activated once payment is received and verified.
- Everything in the Monthly Membership for 12 full months
- Full year of fuel, GST & expense records organised for tax time
- Unique EFT reference & instant tax-ready record exports
- No automatic bank direct debits when paying via manual EFT
- Priority driver support & curated NHVR / state authority reference links
All prices in AUD • Australian Bank Transfer (EFT) • Cancel Anytime
GST treatment is confirmed against the business's registration status on checkout. Memberships are activated once EFT payment has been received and verified, and you will receive confirmation as soon as your account is active. Aus Road Boss never asks for or stores banking passwords or card details. Tax deductibility, GST credits, and fuel tax credit eligibility depend on your individual circumstances and applicable ATO requirements.