Remote reading of tachograph data
Remote reading of tachograph data
The Navirec solution reads your vehicle's tachograph data remotely and automatically — every week, without anyone having to drive to the depot. Driving and rest time show up in real time, data is stored securely, and reports are ready in a couple of clicks.
How it works
Four steps to get the data onto your screen — with zero manual work.
A device is installed in the vehicle
The Navirec GPS device is connected to the vehicle's tachograph.
Installation is quick — it's always done on-site by our technician. The device works with all common tachograph models (VDO, Stoneridge and others) and doesn't affect the vehicle's other electronics.
Data is downloaded over the air
Once a week, automatically — even while the vehicle is on the road.
Data travels straight from the device to the server over the mobile network — no WiFi or stopping the vehicle needed. The Navirec system fetches the data automatically every week, even while the vehicle is out on its regular route.
Data is stored securely
In DDD format, ready for authorities to inspect, stored online.
Storage is encrypted on European servers. Files can always be exported in exact DDD format, as required during an inspection — no manual conversion needed.
You see everything in real time
Driving and rest time, reports — all in one place.
The dispatcher sees the whole fleet's status on one screen — driving and rest time, plus ready-made reports that can be exported or sent on automatically.
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What you get with the Navirec solution
Everything a transport company needs to manage drivers' tachograph data, in one place.
Automatic weekly downloads
Data from the driver card and the vehicle arrives automatically — no manual work, no depot visits.
Real-time driving and rest time
See exactly how long a driver has been behind the wheel, and when the next mandatory break or rest is due.
Secure online storage
All data is kept in DDD format, accessible anytime, from anywhere.
Reports in a couple of clicks
Generate driving and rest time overviews for inspections or internal audits.
Planning view for dispatchers
Before planning a route, see whether the driver has enough driving time left — avoid fines and forced stops.
Overview of your whole fleet
All vehicles and drivers in one view, even when your fleet is on the move across Europe.
All driving and rest time data in one place
The system calculates and displays everything automatically, in real time — nothing to track by hand.
- Next daily / weekly rest
- Minimum allowed rest time and its duration
- Last daily and weekly rest
Complies with EU requirements
The Navirec solution helps you meet the driving and rest time requirements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 — data is recorded on time and in unaltered form.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about tachograph data — written with search engines in mind too.
How often does tachograph data need to be downloaded?
+By law, driver card data must be downloaded at least every 28 days, and vehicle unit data at least every 90 days. The Navirec solution does this automatically every week — so you're always ahead of the requirement, not cutting it close.
What is a DDD file?
+DDD is the standard data format for digital tachographs, used to store a driver's driving and rest time data. It's the format required by the police and control authorities during inspections.
What's the difference between downloading driver card data and vehicle unit data?
+The driver card holds a specific driver's driving and rest time history, while the vehicle unit (the tachograph itself) holds the vehicle's usage data — they complement each other, and both need to be downloaded regularly.
Does remote reading require bringing the vehicle to the depot?
+No. With the Navirec GPS device, data is downloaded over the air, even while the vehicle is on the road — the driver never has to hand a card or USB stick to anyone.
How long does tachograph data need to be kept?
+For at least 12 months, in unaltered form. In the Navirec solution, your data stays securely stored online for that whole period — and longer if you need it.
All the driving and rest time data you need, always at hand
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