Tachograph Download
Access your tachograph data when you need it – and add analysis when you want deeper insight.
Remote tachograph download allows transport companies to retrieve driver card and vehicle tachograph files without physically accessing the vehicle.
With EcoMobility, tachograph files can be downloaded through WinFleet for documentation and, if needed, sent to a partner such as Idha for further analysis.
Keep your tachograph downloads organised
With EcoMobility, you can remotely download tachograph files from vehicles and driver cards without physically accessing each vehicle.
The downloaded files can be stored as documentation according to your company’s procedures and legal requirements. If you need more than the raw files, they can also be sent to an analysis partner such as Idha for analysis of driving and rest time, infringements and other compliance-related issues.
The result is a simpler workflow: download the files you need, keep your documentation up to date and add analysis when deeper insight is required.
What is tachograph download?
Tachograph download is the process of retrieving data stored on the vehicle tachograph and driver cards.
The files contain information such as:
- Driving time
- Rest periods
- Other work
- Availability
- Driver activity
- Vehicle activity
These files must be downloaded and stored at the required intervals so your company can document compliance with tachograph and driving-time regulations.
With EcoMobility, tachograph files can be downloaded remotely through WinFleet, reducing the need for manual access to the vehicle.
Remote tachograph download in WinFleet
With tachograph download in WinFleet, you can remotely retrieve tachograph files without having to physically access each vehicle.
The files can then be saved as documentation according to your company’s procedures and applicable requirements.
For fleet managers and transport companies, this means less manual work when collecting tachograph files and an easier way to keep required downloads up to date.
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Tachograph data is downloaded remotely
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Optional analysis is performed with Idha
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Fleet managers can review infringements and follow up.
Analyse your tachograph data with Idha
Downloading the files is only part of the job.
For companies that also want to understand the data and identify potential compliance issues, EcoMobility offers tachograph analysis through Idha.
The analysis can help you identify:
- Driving and rest time infringements
- Missing or incomplete activities
- Potential compliance issues
- Driver patterns that require attention
- Areas where drivers may need guidance or follow-up
Instead of reviewing raw tachograph files manually, you get information that is easier to understand and act on.
WinFleet: Download tachograph files for documentation.
Idha: Tachograph files are automatically downloaded and sent for analysis when the service is enabled.
One workflow for tachograph documentation and analysis
Whether you need tachograph files for documentation or want detailed analysis of driving and rest time, EcoMobility can help simplify the process.
With remote tachograph download, you avoid having to physically access each vehicle or wait for it to return to the depot before the files can be retrieved.
If you use WinFleet for tachograph download, the files can be downloaded for documentation when needed.
If you choose tachograph analysis through Idha, the files are automatically downloaded and sent directly for analysis. This removes the need to manually download and forward the files yourself.
Download files for documentation in WinFleet – or let them flow automatically to Idha for analysis.
FAQ about tachograph download
What is a tachograph download?
A tachograph download retrieves data stored in a digital or smart tachograph or on a driver card. The downloaded files contain records of driving, rest and other driver activities and are used for documentation and compliance.
Can tachograph files be downloaded remotely?
Yes. With a compatible vehicle setup, tachograph files can be downloaded remotely, so you do not need physical access to the vehicle each time data is retrieved.
Is tachograph download the same as tachograph analysis?
No. A tachograph download gives you the underlying tachograph files. Tachograph analysis examines the information in those files to identify driving and rest time infringements, missing activities and other potential compliance issues.
With EcoMobility, tachograph data can be downloaded through WinFleet and analysed through Idha.
Do I need tachograph analysis as well as download?
Not necessarily. Tachograph download gives you the files required for documentation.
Analysis is useful if you also want help identifying driving and rest time infringements, missing activities, recurring patterns or other potential compliance issues.
Can EcoMobility analyse tachograph data?
Tachograph files downloaded through WinFleet can be sent to a specialist analysis partner such as Idha.
The analysis can provide a clearer overview of driver activities, driving and rest time infringements, missing activities and other compliance-related issues.
What information is included in tachograph data?
Tachograph data can include driving time, breaks, rest periods, other work, availability, vehicle activity and driver activity.
What is the difference between driver card data and vehicle tachograph data?
Driver card data contains information linked to the individual driver, such as driving time, breaks, rest periods and other recorded activities. Vehicle tachograph data contains information stored in the tachograph unit itself, including vehicle activity, speed, distance and events related to the tachograph. Both types of data are important for documenting compliance with driving and rest time rules.
Can tachograph data help prevent infringements?
Tachograph data itself shows what has already happened. When the data is analysed, however, it becomes easier to identify recurring infringements, unusual patterns or areas where drivers may need additional guidance.
Can tachograph data be downloaded while the vehicle is on the road?
Yes. With a compatible remote tachograph download setup, data can be retrieved without the vehicle returning to the depot. This makes it easier to keep downloads up to date and reduces the need for manual access to the vehicle.
