| February 2022 |
For the employee who drives a truck (combination) with a permitted total weight of more than 3,500 kg and with a load capacity (according to the registration certificate) of more than 500 kg, the labour laws for transport apply. This means that instead of the general working and rest times, the standards in the schedule below apply. Unless the company or vehicle falls under one of the general or special exceptions also mentioned in the schedule.
The digital tachograph is an electronic device installed in the vehicle that records the following data:
This information is stored in the memory of the device and on the driver's card. The purpose of the tachograph is to improve road safety, to guarantee drivers' working conditions, to promote fair competition and to facilitate the management of transport companies. All data can be retrieved in the event of an inspection. The digital tachograph is compulsory in all countries of the European Union and in Switzerland.
Do you want to know more about the digital tachograph, and how you can integrate our hardware and software into your business processes? Do you know what you need, and would you like a no-obligation quote? Feel free to contact us by phone (03 289 55 35) or using the form below. We will be happy to come and visit you to explain the system and work out a proposal tailored to your needs.
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