Digital Tachograph Help Please.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dragons, Oct 11, 2007.

  1. dragons

    dragons Bobtail Member

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    Hello all

    Very soon at work we will have to use Digital Tachographs in our
    new trucks.
    I was wondering if anyone can give me as much information as possible on them and any tips like ..

    The paper roll print out - Does the driver fit that in ?

    If yes how ?

    The more info the better

    Thankyou for your time.
     
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  3. TruckerLex

    TruckerLex Bobtail Member

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    Hello Dragons,


    I haven't officially introduced myself to the board yet, which I will do in the next few days orso.

    But the question you're asking, doesn't apply for US and Canadian drivers. It's European only. US and Canadian drivers use logbooks to keep track of their time.

    Overhere in Europe, we use a tachograph, in which the digital one is the newest form.

    To answer your question, there is a link to a manual on the internet, but I believe posting a weblink isn't allowed here. So, if you want it, please PM me and I'll give it to ya.

    Thanks !

    Lex
     
  4. Burky

    Burky Road Train Member

    Actually, if it's an informative link, related to the subject at hand, then it is permitted. We try to limit links to outside companies advertising produtcs and things for sale, but we have no problem with links germane to the discussion.
     
  5. TruckerLex

    TruckerLex Bobtail Member

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    Burky, thanks for clearing that up. It's a manual, so I guess it's informative enough ;)

    But somehow it won't allow me to post links, because I havent hit the 20 post count yet. If I pass it on to you, maybe you can drop it here ?

    And I will proper introduce myself in the next few days. Im trying, and that's the key word here, trying, to get up to speed with all the great threads on this board.

    Thanks again !
     
  6. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    I've used a tachograph and I'm sure there are more U.S. drivers that have. It's just ours were wind up and we had to place the grid paper in the thing and lock it (ha). Don't worry driver if they require you to use one then they will show you how to use it. No one is required or know all there is to know in the trucking industry and I'm sure if you ask they will help.
     
  7. dragons

    dragons Bobtail Member

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    One other thing

    Maybe you could tell me what to type in on google lex

    if i can do it that way

    that is ??
     
  8. Burky

    Burky Road Train Member

    Or, you can pm me, and I can forward it for you.
     
  9. TruckerLex

    TruckerLex Bobtail Member

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    Ive send Burky the weblink, so it's up to him to post it here and PM it to you. Thanks !

    And Dragons, you're welcome ! Hope you'll find it usefull !

    Have a great weekend !
     
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