Guides for operators
Plain-English guides to the everyday work of running trucks: daily checks, fuel levies, waiting time and compliance. Written from inside our own fleet.
Heavy vehicle safety and compliance: a plain-English guide for operators
Chain of responsibility, the primary duty, the 2026 HVNL changes and Master Code, and the records that prove your trucks are safe and compliant.
Read guideHow to calculate a fuel levy for your transport business
A step-by-step method to calculate a fair transport fuel levy: base fuel price, fuel cost share, GST and fuel tax credits, with a worked example.
Read guideTruck post-start checks: what to check once the engine's running
The checks to do after starting a heavy vehicle: warning lights, gauges, air pressure build-up, low-air warning, brake and park brake tests, before driving off.
Read guideTruck pre-start inspection: what to check before every shift
What a heavy vehicle pre-start (daily) check covers, who does it, how to record it, and what to do with defects. A practical checklist from a fleet operator.
Read guideWaiting time charges: how to bill for time spent waiting on site
How transport operators can charge fairly for waiting time at loading and delivery sites: free time, rates, evidence, contract terms and getting paid.
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