Daf has introduced a new remote digital tachograph download telematics product, developed in partnership with Microlise.
Under the system, drivers do not need to present their tacho-card in person - either at the traffic office or for periodic manual downloading of vehicle utilisation (VU) data.
Also there is no responsibility on the driver to remove their tacho-card and insert it into a different download slot.
Tacho data may be downloaded while vehicles are out on the road - especially advantageous for drivers that spend extended periods away from base.
Downloaded data can be uploaded and directly to a number of tachograph analysis bureaus for subsequent analysis and frequency of downloads can be timed automatically.
In addition to the driver’s tacho-card data, the download can simultaneously obtain a range of vehicle data directly from the tacho-head unit, such as events, faults, technical calibration and detailed speed data.
Daf believes the product reduces both time and administration costs in the retrieval and management of tachograph data.
It is now standard on all new Daf vehicles acquired with a MultiSupport R&M package.
Richard Carter, director at Suffolk-based Waterside Logistics said: “It’s all about ease-of-use and minimum fuss, we don’t have to chase our drivers - an often time consuming exercise.
“We receive remote downloads from every vehicle on a weekly basis and upload it with 100% accuracy to the RHA analysis office.
“We’re a long-standing Daf operator and our latest Euro-6 Daf XFs benefit from having Daf telematics pre-installed.
“Consequently, Microlise simply plugs-in and we have remote tachograph connectivity straight out-of-the-box.”
Jake Blowers, telematics manager at Daf added: “We’re working in tandem with Microlise to provide further enhancements to this already well-advanced technology.
“Remote tacho download, especially when set automatically, offers tangible time savings and administration benefits for our customers.
“Importantly, it relieves the driver of a responsibility, allowing him or her to focus on the principle task of driving.”
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