A detailed review of how you download, analyse and act on tachograph data, and whether your drivers' hours and working time systems would stand up to a DVSA traffic examiner.
Tachograph data is one of the first things a traffic examiner asks for, because it shows quickly whether an operation is being managed. Operators must download vehicle units at least every 90 days and driver cards at least every 28 days, then analyse the data and act on what it shows.
Downloading on time is only the start. What matters is whether infringements are spotted, discussed with drivers and recorded, and whether patterns lead to changes in planning and training.
We test your systems against the rules and against practice, using a sample of real driver and vehicle records.
Vehicle units at least every 90 days and driver cards at least every 28 days, with gaps explained.
Whether analysis is carried out, how often, and whether the software is set to the right rules.
Signed infringement reports, driver interviews, retraining and a clear disciplinary route for repeats.
Distance unaccounted for, driving without a card, and card misuse checks.
Correct manual records, other work and periods of availability, including agency drivers.
Average weekly working time, breaks and night work under the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations.
Calibration and inspection records for each vehicle unit, and actions on faults.
Whether routes and schedules allow drivers to comply, not just whether they did.
Data stored securely, backed up and retained for the required periods.
We send a checklist before we start. For remote or hybrid reviews, we work through authorised access to your existing analysis system, or reports and records shared securely in advance.
We agree the review period and a representative sample of drivers and vehicles.
We review a sample of records and reports within your existing analysis system.
We follow infringements through to driver action to see if the loop is closed.
RAG-rated findings, an action log and a debrief with your transport manager.
Yes. We can review your drivers' hours and tachograph compliance remotely through authorised access to your existing analysis system, supported by relevant reports and records. Where needed, we may recommend a site visit to assess how your procedures work in practice.
We agree a sample with you based on fleet size and the review period. For smaller fleets we can review every driver.
We can work through authorised access to your existing tachograph analysis system or review suitable reports exported by your provider, alongside supporting records. TSG does not currently provide standalone analysis of raw driver card or vehicle download files.
We can recommend training based on the findings. Our training service, including drivers' hours and tachograph courses for drivers and office staff, is coming soon.
Book a focused drivers' hours review, or include it in a full operator licence audit.
