Tachosys has launched Digi-fob, a handheld digital tachograph card reader, which is designed to help drivers avoid infringements. The battery-operated keyring-sized device, which is launched in association with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), is operated by simply inserting a driver card.
A single button on the rear of the Digi-fob allows the user to instantly access a variety of information. This includes last activity, last daily rest, weekly rest, weekly summary and holidays. It is also able to calculate daily rest and break infringements that may have taken place and summarise working time by week.
Tachosys sales and marketing manager Chris Cuffe explains that although it is expected to appeal primarily to drivers, it is also likely to prove an important tool for fleet managers and agencies, "both of whom have a requirement to read card data quickly and easily". He also expects a great deal of interest from VOSA and the police, both of which require instant access to this information.
Tacosys, which is part of Prosys Devel-opment Services, has an exclusive distribution deal with the FTA. However, as from 2008, the £25 device will be available from other sources.
