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!
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Have you ever heard of truck driver appreciation day (or week)? This is a day dedicated to celebrating all professional truck drivers who make sacrifices every day to ensure goods and resources travel safely to their destination.
The new tachograph legislation is part of the EU Mobility Package, aimed at improving social conditions for drivers, increasing road safety and offering equal access to the European markets. This new legislation makes it mandatory for all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tons to have a Smart 2 tachograph installed for continued traffic to and / or between European countries. This is everything you need to know about the retrofit!
Fomco Trade, the official Stoneridge importer in Romania, hosted a seminar in Sovata, where Account Manager Timo Kube represented Stoneridge and showcased the SE5000 Smart 2 tachograph. The meeting was attended by over 35 prominent tachograph workshops and partners from across Romania, making it an ideal opportunity to share the latest information with this local Stoneridge network, which serves end users in the country.
As the EU Mobility Package deadline approaches, it’s essential to ensure your fleet’s tachographs meet the new regulations. By December 31, 2024, all analogue and 1b tachographs must be retrofitted to the latest Smart 2 Tachograph to avoid fines and disruptions!
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