When do vehicles over 2.5 tonnes need a tachograph?

From 1 July 2026, vehicles exceeding 2.5 tonnes performing international freight transport in the EU must use a smart tachograph, as required by EU Regulation 2020/1054.

Which vehicles are affected by the 2.5 tonne tachograph rule?

All vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes (vans, light trucks, flatbeds) used for international freight transport in the EU are affected. This includes Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Renault Master, and similar vehicles.

What app can I use to read my tachograph driver card?

TachoData is a mobile app for Android and iOS that reads your driver card via USB card reader, Bluetooth, or front download device. It provides infringement reports based on EU 561/2006, attendance sheets, and deadline tracking.

Do I need a tachograph for my van from July 2026?

Yes, if your van exceeds 2.5 tonnes gross mass and you perform international freight transport in the EU, you will need a smart tachograph installed and a valid driver card from 1 July 2026.

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The Events tab displays a 56-day graphical timeline view showing all driver activities.

Activity color codes

The chart displays the different activities using color coding:

Driving - the vehicle was in motion
Work - other work activity (e.g. loading)
Availability - waiting, on standby
Rest - rest period

Interactive features

The chart is zoomable: you can pinch to zoom into the details, allowing you to review daily activity down to the minute. Tapping on a day displays the detailed event list for that day with timestamps. Tapping any item in the event list at the bottom automatically zooms the chart to the selected event. Tapping on GNSS coordinates shows the position on the map.

Events overview

One day detailed view

Zoomed view

Tapped on event

GNSS position on map

Tip

If you have not yet downloaded driver card data, the app displays demo data with a "DEMO" watermark. After reading the card, the real data will appear automatically.