Fatigue monitoring trial

In October 2018 the NHVR held the first Australian Fatigue Safety Forum with representatives from the heavy vehicle industry and state and territory governments to identify issues and actions required to improve fatigue outcomes as well as discuss future directions in fatigue safety.

One of the key actions from this forum was to trial fatigue safety related technologies to gain a greater understanding of how they work and are used.

• Fatigue Safety Forum – Summary of Outcomes (PDF, 359KB)
• Introduction to the Fatigue Monitoring Trial (PDF, 376KB)

Phase 1 - Research

Phase 1 of the Fatigue Monitoring Trial involved an initial review of fatigue and distraction technology.

• Phase 1 Fatigue Monitoring Trial report summary (PDF, 336KB)

Phase 2 – Analysis

Phase 2 of the Fatigue Monitoring Trial involved interviews with operators currently using fatigue and distraction detection technologies, as well as analysis of records and data from operators currently using the technology to assist in identifying ways to facilitate the successful adoption and use of fatigue and distraction technology by the road freight industry.

• Phase 2 research report - Fatigue/distraction detection technology use in the Australian road freight transport sector (PDF, 725KB)