Tachograph Management Made Simple
How Frotcom Supports Fleet Compliance

How Frotcom Supports You in Keeping Your Fleet Compliant

For UK fleet operators, staying compliant with tachograph regulations is not just a legal obligation—it's a daily challenge that can drain time and resources, and unfortunately it’s a task that is often avoided to the detriment of the company and drivers. From monitoring driver rest periods to avoiding infringements, transport managers are constantly juggling responsibilities. Frotcom offers a comprehensive tachograph management solution that simplifies compliance, improves efficiency, and reduces financial risk.

Real-Time Driving Data for Smarter Decisions

Frotcom provides real-time access to driver activity and tachograph data, empowering transport managers with up-to-the-minute insights. Key features include:

• Live driving times and current driver status.
• Real-time summaries of breaches, helping prevent violations and ensuring adherence to ERRU thresholds and national working time regulations.
• Risk control, by quantifying and mitigating potential fines and security deposits.
• Support for international journeys, with compliance aligned to the latest EU Mobility Package I regulations.

Remote Tachograph Downloads: Save Time and Resources

Forget sending someone physically to every vehicle. With Frotcom, you can:

• Schedule daily remote downloads of tachograph files.
• Meet EU Mobility Package I requirements, including automated logging of origin and destination countries.
• Reduce operational costs related to manual data collection.

What is a Company Card Hotel?

To download tachograph files remotely, your company card must be connected to the internet for authentication. Frotcom’s Company Card Hotel ensures:

• Secure, internet-connected card storage.
• Automatic verification for seamless downloads.
• Continuous monitoring to ensure optimal download success rates.

Tachograph File Analysis and Archiving

Frotcom automates and simplifies tachograph file management with:

• Compliance checks for data completeness and certificate accuracy.
• Secure archiving of driver and vehicle data for at least 12 months, as required by UK and EU legislation.
• On-demand data access for audits or inspections.
• Cloud-based storage for straightforward data retrieval.

📌 Coming in 2026: Tachograph use will be mandatory for all commercial vehicles over 2.5 tonnes used in international transport. Frotcom is ready to support your fleet’s transition.

Driver Debriefing and Training

Frotcom helps you address driver infringements effectively with:

• A driver debrief feature that includes severity ratings and recommended corrective actions.
• Custom driver letters to educate and inform drivers of infringements.
• Tracking of repeat offenses, enabling quick intervention and improved driving behavior.

Customers using this feature have seen measurable improvements in driver compliance and a significant drop in repeat offenses.

Smarter Route Planning with Driver Hours in Mind

Frotcom integrates tachograph data into route planning to ensure:

• Realistic ETAs that consider already driven hours and rest period requirements.
• Enhanced compliance and reduced risk of violations.
• Optimized job assignments and reduced delays.

Streamline Payroll Management

For logistics-heavy operations, tachograph data can also be used to:

• Calculate driver payroll based on certified driving hours.
• Ensure accurate, transparent compensation for all driver activities.
• Reduce payroll disputes and enhance operational clarity.

Conclusion: Take Control of Tachograph Compliance with Frotcom

Managing tachograph compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. Frotcom’s all-in-one solution offers remote downloads, real-time analysis, secure storage, driver training tools, and route planning support—all designed to keep your fleet efficient and compliant.

✅ Ready to simplify your tachograph operations?
Contact us today to schedule a demo or start a trial of Frotcom’s fleet management platform.