Comparing logbook checker options
Most transport operators check work diaries in one of four ways: by hand, with a logbook checker app, through their EWD provider’s reports, or with Harvy. Here’s what each one covers for the business.
Harvy checks paper work diaries and captures data from EWDs too, so a fleet with both can check every driver in one place.
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What each option covers
Checking by hand
Driver logbook app
EWD provider reports
Harvy
Who uses it
Office staff
Each driver, on their phone
Drivers in the truck, reports in the office
Your compliance team
Sheets checked
Usually a sample
The driver’s own sheets
Only drivers on the EWD
Every sheet you send
Paper work diaries
Yes
The driver’s own
No
Yes
EWD records
Checked separately
No
Yes
Yes, captured into Harvy
Data entry
Typed in by hand
Driver enters times
Recorded by the device
Read from each sheet
Standard, BFM and AFM
Depends on who checks
Varies by app
Varies by provider
Yes, including your AFM hours
Missing sheets
Found by hand, if at all
No
Not for paper drivers
Flagged automatically
Breach follow-up
Spreadsheet or paper
No
Varies by provider
Notes, NCRs and resolution kept with each breach
Records for audits
Filing cabinet
On each driver’s phone
In the provider’s portal
Three years, searchable
Cost
Staff time
Often free
Usually per vehicle or driver, per month
From just $150 a month ex GST
EWD and app features vary by provider. This compares what a transport business usually gets from each.
See how Harvy checks each sheet on the NHVR logbook checker page.
paper and EWDs together
Using EWDs and paper diaries in the same fleet
Many fleets have some drivers on EWDs and others on paper. Harvy captures data from EWDs too, so your compliance team checks every driver in one place instead of two systems. EWD sheets are emailed to Harvy and picked up automatically, just like scanned paper sheets. Paper sheets and EWD records are checked against the same rule sets, and breaches from both show in the same reports.
"For any transport operator wanting to make compliance easier, Harvy's the way to go. It's like having an extra team member handling all the complex stuff for you." Makayla B, Ailmore Transport
"With Harvy, we now review 100% of our sheets instead of just 10%. The extra cost is worth it for complete coverage and peace of mind." Paul M, General Manager, HPS Transport
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