log book

do i need to use a log book with club plates

In Victoria the answer would be yes if your vehicle is over 12ton GVM. No exemptions based on permit or other wise. Only on the GVM.

See forum discussion on this topic:-
www.hcvc.com.au/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1253715347/9

Also another thread along the same topic. But think it might have details about NSW:-
www.hcvc.com.au/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1271452809/30

Hope this helps.

Is that over 100ks from "home" or everywhere?

Pete

Same as normal truck.

Under 100 km not required
Over 100 km from base (registered address) required

Trevor

Yes in NSW (if over 12t gvm) & over 100 kms (in radius) from your vehicles garaging address/base.
This base must be written in the front of your work diary.
The new style work diarys are about $20.00 from memory.