FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Fleet managers

Must I convert all vehicles with analogue tachographs?

There is no general obligation to convert existing vehicles. Conversions can be done voluntarily at any time.

Fleet managers

Can fleets evaluate DTCO data?

Yes. For this purpose VDO has expanded its proven solutions for analogue tachographs (TIS-Office and TIS-Web) to include modules for the combined analysis of vehicle unit mass memory and driver card data.

Fleet managers

How will company checks be carried out?

DfT have implemented downloading and archiving legislation (The Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) Downloading and Retention of Data) Regulations 2008.   According to these regulations it is a mandatory requirement for companies to download and archive data on a regular basis. For example for driver cards within every 28 days and mass memory data within every 56 days

Fleet managers

What is a company card?

The Company Card is an electronic smart card similar in size to a photo driving licence / credit card and will be issued (upon application) by DVLA. The company card ensures only authorised persons have access to company-related data held on the Digital Tachograph. For example the card allows displaying, downloading and printing of the data stored in the vehicle unit or on the driver card. The Company Card can also be used to "lock in" and "lock out" the data so that the data will be accessible to that company but inaccessible to any other company, which may use the vehicle in the future.

Fleet managers

What data is stored on the company card?

The card identification details and information about the company are stored on the company card. Mass memory data cannot be stored on the company card.

Fleet managers

Who gets a company card?

In the UK, fleet and vehicle operators are able to apply to the DVLA for a company card.

Fleet managers

Can our company also obtain more than one company card?

Companies can apply to the DVLA for more than one company card (maximum 2232 cards).

Fleet managers

How do I get a company card?

In the UK, the application procedure for cards (including production and issue) is determined by DVLA. The DVLA have decided following consultation with transport operators and the industry that the company card is £38.00 and the renewal fee £19.00 company cards can be applied for using the DVLA form D7779B and further information is available on the DVLA website

http://www.dvla.gov.uk

Fleet managers

What type of training packages are available on Digital Tachographs?

VDO offers a variety of training solutions including Train-the-Trainer packages (City and Guilds Courses) digital tachograph demonstration units, simulator software and special CBT (Computer Based Training) programs for you and your drivers.