Driving Times Monitoring with Smart Tachograph in Frotcom’s Vehicle Infobox
Monitor driving times in real-time with smart tachograph data (STCO), displayed on Frotcom’s Vehicle Infobox over the map, to ensure compliance, avoid fines, and improve road safety and operational efficiency.
In the European Union (EU), strict regulations on driving and rest times are a legal requirement for commercial fleets. Non-compliance with Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006 and subsequent amends on (EU) 2020/1054 can result in heavy fines and negatively impact both road safety and operational performance. To help your fleet meet these requirements, Frotcom reads data directly from the tachograph and displays it in the Vehicle Infobox.
One significant advantage is that you can view the same driving times as drivers. With STCO, you can view driving and rest times, even if the driver operated a vehicle not equipped with Frotcom because the data comes straight from the tachograph. In contrast, without real-time driving times read from the tachograph, the time driving vehicles not equipped with Frotcom is not considered, leading to incorrect driving times and mandatory rests or breaks. Simply put, STCO offers a more complete and reliable view of driver availability.
Clear Visualization of Driving Times in the Vehicle Infobox
Frotcom’s Vehicle Infobox displays real-time smart tachograph data, providing you with immediate access to essential information:
- Current continuous driving time;
- Total daily driving time;
- Total weekly and biweekly driving time;
- Remaining time before the next mandatory break or rest;
- Current driver status (e.g., driving, resting, available);
The system features a compact view of all the necessary timings and their limits. For example, it is time for a break when no green color is visible on the control bar. This visual overview makes it easier to manage and ensure compliance at a glance.
Operational Benefits Smart Tachograph Integration
Integrating the Smart Tachograph into Frotcom’s Vehicle Infobox offers multiple operational benefits:
- Make informed real-time decisions, such as adjusting routes or reassigning drivers;
- Reduce the risk of infractions and fines related to driving time;
- Improve road safety by ensuring compliance with mandatory rest periods;
- Anticipate driver availability and optimize shift planning;
These benefits will allow smoother daily operations, ensure legal compliance, and promote a safer working environment for your drivers.
If you want to ensure your fleet complies with regulated driving times and reduce the risk of violations, talk to our fleet management experts to request a demo. Discover how the Smart Tachograph works in Frotcom’s Vehicle Infobox, and start optimizing your driver management today!