Issue 741   6 June 2024
 




 

Save Time with Tachograph Analysis from AssetGo Fleet and Driver Compliance Management

AssetGo is a comprehensive fleet and driver compliance management system including tachograph analysis, daily walkaround checks, maintenance inspections, scheduling, and licence checking.

AssetGo’s Advanced Tachograph Analysis and Drivers Hours module seamlessly integrates maintenance and compliance functionalities that saves time, reduces complexity and empowers your transport managers.

With our tachograph analysis module, you can:

▪ Analyse drivers & vehicles across EU and UK rules
▪ Setup automatic remote downloading
▪ Manage infringements digitally
▪ Track drivers’ escalation and penalty fines
▪ Setup bespoke automatic reports
▪ Have a secure and compliant audit trail
▪ Be Earned Recognition ready
▪ Free setup and training
▪ GB domestic rules coming soon

To register for a free trial and demo, please visit AssetGo or call 03301 744244 today.

RELIABLE, FOCUSED, TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR DRIVER AND FLEET COMPLIANCE

For the last 20 years, Aquarius has earned a reputation for excellence and technical innovation in the road transport industry. Our integrated suite of software solutions, including Earned Recognition approved systems, are proven to provide a smarter, and more efficient way of managing, communicating, analysing, and reporting on all aspects of driver and vehicle data.

From Tachograph Analysis, Asset Maintenance, and Driver Defect Checks, to Remote Downloading and Document Manager, Aquarius delivers transformative driver and fleet management solutions that bring real value and tangible benefits.

This is underpinned by our unrivalled approach to service and support, and our commitment to helping customers derive the maximum cost and time benefits from this ‘connected’ approach to driver and fleet data management.

Please contact the team today to arrange a free software demonstration via www.aquariusit.com or call 0330 333 8789.

Saving time and money for
 thousands of road transport
operators like you

Transport operators of all sizes trust Smartanalysis tachograph analysis software to manage their drivers’ hours and tachograph compliance. Smartanalysis Pre-pay is the smart way to sign-up to Smartanalysis. With no monthly invoices to pay it will save you time and hassle over keeping on top on monthly bills. The administrative saving in eliminating monthly bills is passed on to the customer in reduced rates so you will save money over traditional Pay-As-You-Go rates invoiced every month.

Smartanalysis is part of the Descartes SmartCompliance Software as a Service suite which also includes SmartLicence, licence and driver CPC verification and SmartCheck, driver vehicle safety check.

One compliance management solution, one login and one complete picture.



 



Digital Tachograph Remote Downloading

Make life easier for both managers and drivers by automating the downloading of Driver Card and Tachograph data.
 

Efficient Downloading

Remote Downloading eliminates the need for depot-based download devices which are often cumbersome to use. With remote downloading you can be assured your vehicle will be downloaded wherever it is.

Increase Compliance

Never miss a driver card or vehicle download again. With remote downloading you can schedule your vehicle download to comply with the legal requirements. Driver cards are downloaded when they are inserted into the tachograph, allowing regular monitoring of your driver activities.

Straight into your Analysis System

Remote Downloading takes away the time-consuming process of transferring data from handheld download tools to your computer.

Easy Installation

The device simply plugs into the rear of the digital tachograph giving a hidden and neat installation within the cab..


New! Tracking Available

Also available with tracking to put you in real-time control of your vehicle fleet data, providing up to the minute digital information which allows you to manage your fleet more safely and efficiently.

01376 552999
www.novadata.co.uk
enquiries@novadata.co.uk



 

Crossing borders?
Get your SE5000 Smart 2 now!

As part of the Mobility Package, vehicles in international transport with analog or digital tachographs must upgrade to a second-generation smart tachograph (Gen2) this year. This mandate affects vehicles over 3.5 tons in cross-border traffic. As the deadline is approaching fast, pressure is mounting on companies to take action now!

The SE5000 Smart 2 by Stoneridge meets EU Mobility Package standards, offering features to help drivers and fleet managers comply with regulations. Schedule an appointment at one of Stoneridge’s 5,000 Service Centers to install your SE5000 Smart 2 and ensure your vehicles are ready for future transport regulations.



 

TACHOGRAPH CALIBRATIONS

With Tachographs having to be regularly calibrated utilising your existing inground or mobile brake tester - adding tachograph functionality is a cost effective way to increase the productivity in your workshop. By using the latest wireless technology, Totalkare’s tachograph can be retrofitted to most inground or mobile brake testers. Totalkare will also walk you through the approval process from start to finish, ensuring that the process of becoming an approved tachograph centre runs as smoothly as possible.

Whether you choose to use this to calibrate your fleets tachograph or to offer a service to your customers - adding this dual functionality to your brake tester will allow you to carry out brake testing and tachograph in a single bay. This will effectively increase your income through existing equipment.

FOR WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, IT’S TOTALKARE
Sales: 0121 585 2724
Email: marketing@totalkare.co.uk



 


Plan your Tachograph retrofit

The Smart Tachograph Version 2 (G2V2) was introduced on 21st August 2023, and over the next 2 years, there will be a requirement to retrofit the G2V2 to in-scope vehicles travelling Internationally.
This will need to be completed prior to the deadlines set out in the EU Mobility Package 1:
• 31st December 2024 for 1B Digital and Analogue
• 18th August 2025 for Smart Version 1’s
VDO recommend retrofitting Tachographs at the earliest opportunity, or at the vehicles next calibration date if it falls before the deadlines above.

Failure to comply can lead to significant fines of up to €30,000, and 12-months imprisonment.

If you are a Fleet and have questions or need support with the Tachograph retrofit, please email UK@VDO.com.



 

 
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