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Checklist: Is your truck ready to hit the road in 2026?
Keeping up with all the regulations can be challenging—from OSNMA to data retention, and soon the Smart Tacho 2 for LCVs.
That’s why we’ve put together everything you need to know so you’re fully prepared for the new year. Start 2026 worry-free and compliant!
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OSNMA mandatory from late 2025
From December 24, 2025, an OSNMA Smart Tacho 2 will be mandatory in all newly registered vehicles. OSNMA stands for Open Service Navigation Message Authentication. This is a new technology that ensures the GPS signals in your tachograph are always authentic and reliable. This way, you can be confident that you are always looking at the right data.
Stoneridge and Fomco Trade Host Successful Seminar
Fomco Trade, the official Stoneridge importer in Romania, recently hosted a seminar in Sovata, attended by more than 40 leading tachograph workshops and partners from across the country. Representing Stoneridge were Key Account Manager Olga Mitchell and Importer Customer Support Manager Laurent Duclos. The event provided an excellent opportunity to share the latest developments and insights with Stoneridge’s local network, which plays a key role in supporting end users throughout Romania.
Are your light commercial vehicles (LCVs) ready for the 2026 tachograph requirement?
Starting July 1, 2026, all vehicles weighing 2.5 tons or more and involved in international transportation must be equipped with a Smart 2 tachograph. This is a significant regulatory change for you as a fleet operator.
Fleet manager? Here’s what to know about the Mobility Package
Over the past few years, updates to tachograph legislation were introduced as part of the EU Mobility Package. This came with new compliance requirements for fleets. These updates focus on enhancing driver well-being, improving road safety, and promoting fair competition across the transport sector. New legislation brings significant changes - here’s what you need to know as a fleet manager!
Avoid fines and risks – retrofit your tachograph today
By the summer of this year, all trucks engaged in international transport still equipped with 1C Smart 1 tachographs must be upgraded to Smart 2 tachographs. August 19, 2025, is a crucial deadline to comply with the EU Mobility Package. Non-compliance with this regulation may result in significant fines. Here’s everything you need to know to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Stoneridge Unveils SE5000-8.1 Smart 2 OSNMA Tachograph
Stoneridge introduces the SE5000 Smart 2 OSNMA tachograph. This second-generation is OSNMA-ready, ensuring fleets stay compliant, secure, and prepared for the future of European road transport.
Tachograph symbols and meanings
Tachograph symbols play a crucial role in ensuring drivers and fleet operators stay compliant with EU or AETR regulations. These symbols are more than just icons; they help accurately record driving, working, and resting times, which are essential for road safety and fair competition in the transport industry. We’ll break down the key tachograph symbols and what they represent.
Tachograph calibration – what are the rules?
If you're a driver or fleet manager, understanding tachograph calibration is essential. Not only does it ensure compliance with EU regulations, but it also helps maintain accurate records of driving and rest times. We’ll cover everything you need to know about tachograph calibration, from the rules to the different processes for tachographs.
Retrofit your tachograph - from 1C to Smart 2
Is your fleet compliant yet? By August 19, 2025, all international transport vehicles equipped with first-generation Smart 1 tachographs must upgrade to the second-generation Smart 2 tachograph. This regulation is part of the EU Mobility Package. The aim of this package is to enhance road safety, improve working conditions for drivers, and ensure fair competition in the transport sector. Make sure you are compliant and schedule your retrofit with Stoneridge today.