CLOCS-A Compliance

Meet CLOCS-A Accreditation Requirements — Digitally

Achieve and maintain CLOCS-A accreditation with Hubfleet's integrated safety management platform. Whether you're targeting Bronze, Silver, or Gold, Hubfleet provides the digital systems, driver competency tracking, and audit-ready evidence that CLOCS-A auditors need to see.

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Why Construction Fleet Operators Choose Hubfleet for CLOCS-A

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Complete Digital SMS

Safety management system covering driver competency, risk management, incident reporting, and maintenance

Driver Training & VRU Tracking

Record and track Vulnerable Road User course completion and all driver competencies

Pre-Start Inspections

Digital vehicle safety checks with photo evidence verifying CLOCS-A equipment is fitted and operational

Telematics Integration

GPS tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and fatigue alerts supporting Gold-tier requirements

Audit-Ready Evidence

Generate comprehensive compliance reports for CLOCS-A auditors in seconds

NHVR Approved EWD

Fatigue management foundation with BFM, AFM, and WA-specific rules built in

What is CLOCS-A?

CLOCS-A (Construction Logistics and Community Safety – Australia) is a national framework for managing road safety risks from heavy vehicles on construction and infrastructure projects. Developed from the successful UK CLOCS program, it focuses on protecting vulnerable road users (VRUs) — pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists — from construction traffic.

CLOCS-A is rapidly moving from voluntary best practice to mandatory requirement. Transport for NSW has required Bronze certification for all contractor vehicles on TfNSW projects since September 2025, with other states and major infrastructure clients expected to follow.

Three accreditation types are available: Construction Site Operators, Transport Fleet Operators, and Combined Accreditation — each across Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers.

CLOCS-A Accreditation Tiers - And How Hubfleet Helps

CLOCS-A sets escalating requirements across three tiers. Hubfleet's platform supports the operational, safety management, and evidence requirements at every level.

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Bronze - Minimum Mandatory Standard

Vehicle Safety Requirements:

Reverse beepers fitted and operational
Reversing sensors or reversing cameras fitted
General vehicle safety and roadworthiness

How Hubfleet Helps:

Digital pre-start inspections with specific checklist items verifying Bronze safety equipment is fitted and working
Photo evidence capture proving equipment condition at the start of every shift
Fault reporting - if a reversing camera or sensor fails, drivers report it instantly and the vehicle can be grounded until repaired
Maintenance management tracking repairs and ensuring equipment stays operational
Audit trail showing every pre-start was completed with equipment checks passed

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Silver - Enhanced Safety Standard

All Bronze requirements, plus:

Left-turn audible warnings fitted
Left-side blind spot detection fitted

How Hubfleet Helps:

Everything in Bronze, plus:
Extended pre-start checklists verifying Silver-level equipment (left-turn warnings, blind spot detection)
Vehicle configuration tracking recording which safety equipment is fitted to each vehicle in your fleet register
Defect escalation workflows ensuring Silver equipment failures trigger immediate action
Fleet-wide compliance visibility showing which vehicles meet Silver requirements and which need upgrades

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Gold - Leading Safety Standard

Vehicle Safety Requirements:

Telematics monitoring system (vehicle tracking, driver behaviour, fatigue alerts)

How Hubfleet Helps:

Everything in Silver, plus:
Telematics integration with V-DAQ, Teletrac, Mix GPS, Webfleet, and GeoTab for real-time vehicle tracking and driver behaviour monitoring
NHVR-approved fatigue management with automatic breach detection and alerts
GPS cross-check comparing driver-declared rest with actual vehicle location data
Driver behaviour analytics (coming soon) - speed, harsh braking, and driving pattern tracking via V-DAQ integration
Complete telematics evidence for Gold-tier audit requirements

Driver Competency & VRU Training

Track Every Requirement CLOCS-A Auditors Check

The CLOCS-A Requirement:

Before applying for accreditation, all truck drivers and personnel servicing construction sites must complete the Vulnerable Road User (VRU) awareness course. Ongoing driver competency, licensing, and fitness-for-duty must be demonstrated and documented.

With Hubfleet:

Track VRU course completion alongside all other driver competencies in one system. Hubfleet's training and competency management module ensures every driver's qualifications, certificates, and course completions are recorded with expiry tracking and automatic renewal reminders.

What You Can Track:

VRU awareness course completion with certificate upload
Driver licence classes and expiry dates
Medical certificates with automatic expiry alerts
Site-specific inductions for each construction project
Vehicle-specific competencies (tipper operation, float loading, crane operation)
Refresher training schedules and completion

Fitness-for-Duty:

Daily fitness-for-duty assessments with risk-based scoring before every shift
Evidence drivers were assessed and fit to operate before entering construction sites
Complete audit trail of every assessment for CLOCS-A auditors

Audit Evidence:

Generate reports showing every driver's training status, VRU course completion, licence currency, and fitness-for-duty history — exactly what CLOCS-A auditors need during entry and renewal audits.

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Vehicle Safety Verification

Prove CLOCS-A Equipment is Fitted, Working, and Checked Daily

The CLOCS-A Requirement:

Vehicles must meet specific safety equipment standards depending on your accreditation tier. Auditors need evidence that equipment is not only fitted but regularly checked and maintained.

With Hubfleet:

Customise your pre-start inspection checklists to include CLOCS-A specific equipment checks. Every shift, drivers verify that reversing cameras, sensors, blind spot detection, and audible warnings are present and operational — with photo evidence and GPS location stamps.

Pre-Start Inspections:

Custom checklist items for each CLOCS-A tier's equipment requirements
Photo capture proving equipment is fitted and in working condition
GPS-stamped inspections proving the check was done at the right location
Automatic fault creation when a CLOCS-A safety item fails
Vehicle grounding capability for critical safety equipment failures

Fleet Register:

Record which safety equipment is fitted to each vehicle
Track vehicle configurations against CLOCS-A tier requirements
Maintenance history for all safety equipment
Scheduled maintenance reminders for equipment servicing

Fault Management:

When a CLOCS-A safety item fails a pre-start check, Hubfleet creates a fault record, notifies management, and can ground the vehicle until the repair is completed and verified — ensuring non-compliant vehicles don't enter construction sites.

Incident Reporting & Non-Conformance Management

Systematic Safety Response for Construction Operations

The CLOCS-A Requirement:

Accredited organisations must demonstrate a systematic approach to safety management, including incident reporting, investigation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. This is assessed during entry audits and renewal.

With Hubfleet:

Drivers report incidents and near-misses from their phone in under a minute. Each report triggers a structured workflow — notification, investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure. Non-conformances are tracked through a formal NCR process with risk rating and corrective action register.

Incident & Hazard Reporting:

Mobile reporting with photo evidence and GPS location
Near-miss reporting to capture leading indicators
Automatic notifications to safety managers and supervisors
Severity classification guiding response priority
Offline capability for remote construction sites

Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs):

One-click NCR creation from any flagged event
Structured investigation workflow with root cause analysis
Risk rating using your standardised matrix
Corrective actions tracked through to closure in the Actions Register
Driver acknowledgement built into every NCR

Corrective Action Register (CAR):

Central register linking actions to incidents, hazards, and NCRs
Assigned responsibility with due dates and escalation alerts
Effectiveness reviews post-implementation
Trend analysis showing whether actions are reducing risk
Complete audit trail demonstrating continuous improvement

Telematics & Fatigue Management

Gold-Tier Compliance with Integrated Monitoring

The CLOCS-A Requirement:

Gold accreditation requires a telematics monitoring system covering vehicle tracking, driver behaviour, and fatigue alerts. This represents the highest safety standard for construction logistics.

With Hubfleet:

Hubfleet integrates with leading telematics providers and includes an NHVR-approved Electronic Work Diary (EWD) for complete fatigue management — giving you everything needed for Gold-tier telematics compliance in one platform.

Telematics Integration:

Real-time vehicle tracking through Teletrac, Mix GPS, V-DAQ, Webfleet, and GeoTab
Driver behaviour monitoring via integrated telematics providers (speed, harsh braking, and driving patterns)
Geofencing for construction site entry/exit tracking via Hubfleet's smart device telematics or integrated telematics providers

NHVR-Approved Fatigue Management:

Electronic Work Diary (EWD) approved by NHVR since 2022
BFM, AFM, Standard Solo, Standard 2-up, and WA-specific rules
Automatic breach detection with real-time alerts to managers
Schedule checking tool to prevent breaches before they occur
Shift-start breach simulations showing drivers their available hours

GPS Cross-Check:

Compare driver-declared work/rest status against actual vehicle movement
Flag discrepancies for investigation (e.g., vehicle moved during declared rest)
Objective evidence for NCR investigations
Complete location history for audit purposes

Maintenance Management for Construction Fleets

Keep Vehicles Roadworthy and CLOCS-A Compliant

CLOCS-A requires vehicles to meet safety and roadworthiness standards at all times. Hubfleet's maintenance management module ensures your fleet stays compliant through systematic scheduling, fault tracking, and repair management.

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Scheduled Maintenance

Service programs based on kilometres, hours, or time intervals

Automatic approaching, urgent, and overdue alerts

Work order creation and tracking through to completion

Service log with complete repair history for each vehicle

Parts and labour cost tracking

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Fault Management

Drivers report faults from the mobile app with photos

Critical defect grounding to prevent unsafe vehicles entering sites

Fault-to-work-order workflow for systematic repairs

Repair verification and sign-off before return to service

Complete fault history for each vehicle

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Audit Evidence

Complete maintenance records for every vehicle in your fleet

Service compliance reports showing on-time vs overdue maintenance

Defect resolution timelines proving responsive safety management

Downloadable service logs for CLOCS-A auditors

Evidence of systematic vehicle roadworthiness management

CLOCS-A Accreditation Process - Where Hubfleet Fits

Accreditation Step

What's Required

How Hubfleet Helps

1. VRU Training

All drivers complete Vulnerable Road User awareness course before applying

Track VRU course completion, upload certificates, set renewal reminders — all visible in one training dashboard

2. Self-Assessment

Complete self-assessment checklist (Construction, Transport, or Combined)

Generate evidence for each checklist item: pre-start records, training reports, maintenance logs, incident data, and policy acknowledgements

3. Entry Audit

Pass audit with zero non-conformances (NCRs) or only opportunities for improvement (OFIs)

Present auditors with digital evidence: complete audit trails, compliance dashboards, and exportable reports covering all CLOCS-A requirements

4. Ongoing Compliance

Maintain standards. Online review at 12 months. Renewal audit every 24 months

Continuous monitoring with real-time dashboards ensures you don't drift out of compliance between audits. Evidence is always current and audit-ready

5. Follow-Up Audit

If initial audit finds issues, demonstrate resolution

Corrective Action Register tracks every finding through to closure with timestamps and evidence, proving issues were systematically resolved

CLOCS-A + HVNL reforms : Unified Compliance

One Platform for Both Construction Safety and Heavy Vehicle Law

Many construction fleet operators face a dual compliance challenge: meeting CLOCS-A accreditation requirements for construction project access and preparing for the HVNL reforms' mandatory Safety Management System requirements (expected mid-2026).

Hubfleet covers both in a single platform:

CLOCS-ARequirements

Vehicle safety equipment verification

Driver VRU training and competency

Telematics monitoring (Gold tier)

Safety management systems

Incident reporting and corrective actions

Audit-ready evidence for CLOCS-A auditors

HVNL Reform SMS Requirements

Leadership & Commitment

Risk Management

People & Competency

Assurance (monitoring & review)

Safety Systems & Processes

PSOE evidence (Present, Suitable, Operating, Effective)

Shared Hubfleet Modules

Pre-start inspections & fault management

Training & competency tracking

Incident & hazard reporting

NCR & corrective action workflows

Risk register & controls library

Policy library & acknowledgement tracking

Performance analytics & reporting

NHVR approved EWD & fatigue Management

One platform. Dual compliance. No duplication.

Get Started in Days, Not Months

Free guides, tools, and frameworks to start preparing for HVNL today — built by Australian compliance specialists and trusted by 500+ fleets.

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HVNL Compliance Guide

What HVNL means for your fleet — explained in plain English

All 5 SMS outcome areas explained
Implementation timeline & milestones
Fleet preparation checklist
Gap assessment framework
Change summary from current HVNL

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HVNL Compliance Toolkit

Free downloadable templates to start preparing today.

Gap analysis template (5 outcome areas)
Pre-audit readiness checklist
SMS implementation tracker
PSOE evidence mapping
Implementation timeline template

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Audit Preparation Guide

The questions NHVR auditors ask — and where to find your answers.

Common auditor questions by outcome area
Direct answers showing where evidence sits in Hubfleet
PSOE framework explained
Audit-day preparation checklist
Real auditor scenarios

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Common Questions

What is CLOCS-A and who needs it?

CLOCS-A (Construction Logistics and Community Safety – Australia) is a national road safety framework for heavy vehicles on construction and infrastructure projects. It's been required for Transport for NSW projects since September 2025, and is rapidly being adopted by major infrastructure clients nationally. If your fleet services construction sites, CLOCS-A accreditation is increasingly becoming a requirement to win and retain contracts.

Which CLOCS-A tier do I need?

Your required tier depends on the projects you service. Each project is rated using the CLOCS-A Project Rating Tool based on factors like project cost, population density, traffic volume, and proximity to vulnerable road users. Bronze is the minimum mandatory standard for TfNSW projects. Silver and Gold may be required for higher-risk projects. Many operators aim for Gold to maximise their competitive positioning.

Does Hubfleet provide the physical safety equipment (cameras, sensors)?

No — Hubfleet is a software platform, not a hardware supplier. You'll need to source and fit reversing cameras, sensors, blind spot detection, and audible warnings from equipment suppliers. What Hubfleet does is verify this equipment is present and working through daily digital pre-start inspections, track maintenance, and provide the audit evidence that CLOCS-A auditors need to see.

Can Hubfleet track VRU training completion?

Yes. The VRU awareness course is delivered externally through CLOCS-A, but Hubfleet tracks completion for every driver in your fleet. Upload certificates, set expiry dates, and get automatic renewal reminders. During audits, generate reports showing every driver's VRU training status alongside all other competencies.

How does Hubfleet help with CLOCS-A audits?

Hubfleet generates the evidence auditors need: pre-start inspection records proving equipment is checked daily, training reports showing driver competency and VRU course completion, maintenance logs demonstrating vehicle roadworthiness, incident and NCR records showing systematic safety management, and corrective action tracking proving continuous improvement. Reports are generated in seconds — no manual compilation needed. See our [Audit Preparation Guide] for details on what auditors look for.

Can I use Hubfleet for both CLOCS-A and HVNL Reform compliance?

Absolutely. Many construction fleet operators face both CLOCS-A and HVNL Reform requirements. Hubfleet's unified platform covers both — the pre-start inspections, training management, incident reporting, NCRs, risk register, and fatigue management that satisfy CLOCS-A also form the foundation of your HVNL Reform Safety Management System. One platform, dual compliance. Take our free HVNL Reform Gap Assessment to see where you stand.

What telematics providers does Hubfleet integrate with?

Hubfleet integrates with Teletrac, Mix GPS, V-DAQ, Webfleet, and GeoTab for real-time vehicle tracking and driver behaviour monitoring. These integrations support CLOCS-A Gold-tier telematics requirements. If you use a different telematics provider, contact us to discuss integration options.

How long does it take to set up Hubfleet for CLOCS-A?

Most fleets are operational within 2-4 weeks. This includes configuring CLOCS-A specific pre-start checklists, importing driver training records, setting up your fleet register, and configuring maintenance schedules. We provide onboarding support to help get you audit-ready as quickly as possible.

What Hubfleet Doesn't Cover

We believe in being upfront. CLOCS-A includes some requirements outside of a software platform's scope:

Physical vehicle equipment

Reversing cameras, sensors, blind spot detection, and audible warnings must be purchased and fitted by hardware suppliers. Hubfleet verifies they're present and working through daily pre-start inspections.

CLOCS-A site signage and vehicle stickers

Provided through the CLOCS-A accreditation program.

Project Rating Tool

Completed via the CLOCS-A portal to determine your project's accreditation tier.

VRU training course delivery

The actual Vulnerable Road User course is delivered externally. Hubfleet tracks completion and certificate expiry.

CLOCS-A accreditation audit

Conducted by approved CLOCS-A auditors. Hubfleet provides the evidence they need to see.

Hubfleet handles the operational systems, evidence generation, and ongoing compliance management that underpin a successful CLOCS-A accreditation — leaving you to focus on the physical equipment and accreditation process itself.