For Australian truck drivers · iPhone
Know your next break at a glance.
Truckies Rest Log tracks your work and rest hours against the fatigue limits in the Heavy Vehicle National Law. One tap to start work or rest, a live countdown to your next required break, and a clear warning before you go over.
A companion to your paper National Work Diary.
Truckies Rest Log is not an NHVR-approved Electronic Work Diary. You must still fill in your National Work Diary (or use an approved electronic system) and keep your legal records.
FreeStandard Hours, solo
1×one-off Lifetime unlock
6states and territories
0accounts, ads or tracking
Features
Built like an instrument cluster.
One big number for what matters now, everything else a glance away. Designed to be read in a second, in daylight or in a dark cab at 3 am.
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One-tap start
Start work or rest with a single big button. Forgot? Adjust the start time afterwards in 15-minute steps.
02
Live break countdowns
A large countdown shows how long you can keep working and the clock time your next rest is due.
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Green, amber, red
Every limit shows its status in colour, with an icon and a word, so it reads at a glance and doesn’t rely on colour alone.
OK SOON BREACH
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Plain-English warnings
“Rest now: 5.5 h work limit reached.” No codes or jargon: just what’s happened and what to do next.
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24-hour timeline
See your whole day as work and rest blocks, with night hours shaded and any problem marked on the spot.
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14-day catch-up
Starting fresh? Enter your last 14 days so the 7-day and 14-day totals are right from day one.
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Alerts before limits
Break warnings at 30, 15 and 5 minutes, plus a Time Sensitive alert at the limit. Quiet while you’re driving.
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PDF and CSV export
Export your records to PDF or CSV to keep, print or send to your boss or bookkeeper.
Some features, such as BFM, two-up and export, are part of the Lifetime unlock. See pricing.
Screenshots
Clear in daylight. Easy on the eyes at night.
Every status is shown with a colour, an icon and a word. Pick Graphite, OLED black or Night cab, or let it switch automatically after dark.
Where it works
Built for the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Truckies Rest Log follows the HVNL work and rest rules used in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Western Australia and the Northern Territory have their own fatigue rules, and support for them is planned for later.
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
TAS
ACT
WA · later
NT · later
Pricing
Free to start. Pay once if you need more.
No subscription, ever. Standard Hours stays free, and the Lifetime unlock is a single App Store purchase.
Standard Hours
Free
Everything a solo driver on Standard Hours needs, day to day.
- Standard Hours work and rest rules (solo)
- One-tap start work and rest
- Live countdowns and green, amber, red status
- Plain-English breach warnings
- 24-hour timeline and break alerts
Lifetime unlock
A$14.99 one-off
Everything in Free, plus the rules and records for more kinds of work.
- BFM (Basic Fatigue Management) rules
- Two-up driving rules
- Unlimited history, with 14-day catch-up
- PDF and CSV export
- Multiple trucks
Pay once through the App Store. No subscription. Restore it on your devices with the same Apple ID.
FAQ
Questions drivers ask.
Does Truckies Rest Log replace my legal records?
No. Truckies Rest Log is a companion to your paper National Work Diary. It is not an NHVR-approved Electronic Work Diary. You must still fill in your National Work Diary (or use an approved electronic system) and keep your legal records as the law requires. Use the app to keep track and plan your breaks, then copy your times into your legal records.
Which work and rest options does it cover?
Standard Hours for solo drivers is free. BFM (Basic Fatigue Management) and two-up driving come with the one-off Lifetime unlock. AFM (Advanced Fatigue Management) isn’t supported, because AFM hours are set by each operator’s own accreditation.
Which states and territories does it work in?
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT, which use the Heavy Vehicle National Law work and rest rules. Western Australia and the Northern Territory have their own fatigue rules, and support for them is planned for later.
How much does it cost?
It’s free to download and free for Standard Hours. The Lifetime unlock is a one-off A$14.99 in-app purchase through the App Store. There’s no subscription.
Do I need an account? Where is my data kept?
No account is needed. Everything you enter stays on your iPhone. There are no analytics, ads or tracking, and we never see your records. Read the Privacy Policy for details.
How accurate are the countdowns and warnings?
They’re calculated from the times you enter, following the published work and rest rules, and they’re labelled as guidance. The rules have exceptions and details that an app can’t always know about, so check your National Work Diary and the official NHVR guidance if you’re unsure. You’re responsible for complying with the law.
Does it work without phone reception?
Yes. Everything runs on your iPhone, so countdowns and alerts work out bush with no signal.
Can I use it while driving?
Set it up and tap start when you’re safely stopped. Alerts are designed to be glanced at, and haptics are kept quiet while you’re moving, except for safety alerts.
Is this a government app?
No. Truckies Rest Log is made by Opus Novum PTY LTD in Melbourne. It isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by the NHVR or any government agency.
More answers on the Support page, or email support@truckiesrestlog.com.au.
Part of Truckies Toolbox
More apps for the job are on the way.
Truckies Pay, Truckies Trips, Truckies Fuel and Truckies Loads are coming soon, built the same way: clear, private and fairly priced.