10 / 02 / 2025
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.
Let’s start with the basics. Tachograph calibration ensures that the tachograph system in your truck (and other vehicles) records accurate data. Such as driving time, rest periods, and your speed. Accurate calibration ensures the tachograph meets EU standards, providing authorities with reliable data for inspections and maintaining fair competition in the transport sector. Regular calibration is necessary to comply with legal requirements and avoid costly penalties.
During calibration, your tachograph is checked and verified on:
The calibration of tachographs is a specialized process that must be performed by certified professionals in an approved workshop or calibration center. During the calibration, a thorough examination of the tachograph’s components is carried out, including its sensors, wiring, and overall functionality. Accuracy testing is conducted to ensure the tachograph records data related to the vehicle's speed, driver activity, and rest periods with precision. If necessary, the tachograph’s software is updated to align with the latest regulations and performance standards.
After the calibration process, a certificate is issued confirming that the tachograph is in full compliance with the relevant technical standards and regulations.
Tachograph calibration ensures:
As fleet manager, you must ensure all of your trucks and vehicles are calibrated on time to stay compliant and avoid expensive penalties.
Stay compliant and ensure safety and efficiency of your fleet. Whether you need help with tachograph calibration, Stoneridge is here to assist. Contact a Service Center today to learn more about our tachograph services or schedule your calibration.
