How to Download Tachograph Driver Card Data

myTacho mobile app and smart card reader.

Downloading data from tachograph card is essential to ensure compliance with EU Regulation 165/2014. Tachograph driver cards data must be recorded every 28 days.

In the video below you can see how to download data from a tachograph driver card using your phone and a smart card reader, which you get in the myTacho Download Kit or myTacho Driver.

 

 

How to Download Tachograph Driver Card Data

To read and save data from the tachograph card:

1. Connect the card reader

Plug the myTacho card reader into your phone.

2. Insert the driver card

Insert the tachograph driver card into the reader. The app will automatically start the download.

In just a few seconds, your tachograph card DDD file is ready.

 

How to Share Your Data after successful download

After every tachograph driver card download, you can instantly send your files:

  • Email or select app (WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.)

  • Automatic upload to TAHOPRO with myTacho+

  • Automatic sent to email with myTacho+

 

How to Download Tachograph Data 

How to download tachograph data

If you’d also like to see how to download and share tachograph data using the myTacho mobile app, check out our step-by-step guide. It’s just as fast and easy as downloading driver card data.

See How It Works

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to download data from the tachograph driver card?

Tachograph cards must be downloaded every 28 days according to EU regulation 165/2014.

How long does it take to record tachograph driver card data?

Downloading tachograph card data take less than a minute.

What is the correct file format?

Tachographs and tachograph cards generate DDD files, which include activities, and all other driver or vehicle data. These files must be securely stored and analysed to ensure compliance with EU rules.

What happens if I don’t download tachograph data on time?

Late downloads can lead to fines, compliance violations, and issues during road inspections. Companies must ensure regular downloads to stay compliant with EU law.

Does the myTacho app support download from all types of tachographs?

Yes, myTacho supports downloads from all tachograph types, including the latest Smart Tachographs 2nd Generation.