Tachograph compliance as a service –
You stay mobile.
TachoGuard is the complete solution for meeting legal requirements for international transport for 2.5 to 3.5t vehicles from 01.07.2026.
per vehicle
All prices are net, excl. VAT.
Price varies by vehicle type and hardware option (purchase/leasing for 36 months).
Final price in the onboarding configurator.
- Legally compliant readout & archiving
- Analysis & reports
- Support & service
- Digital tachograph
- Telematics module
- Professional installation
- TachoGuide – Handbook
At the end of the onboarding, you submit a binding request. The contractual basis only becomes effective after review, approval, and signature by DAKO and, where applicable, the financing partner.
Tachograph compliance is more than just installing the hardware
The technology isn't the challenge – the process is.
Equipment & Technology
- Proper installation of the digital tachograph
- Monitoring of calibration and verification deadlines
- Provision of driver and company cards
- Maintenance of functioning readout technology
Defective tachograph
Vehicle immobilization
Missing documentation
€150 per driver + €750 per vehicle per day
- Support from digital tachograph installation
- Deadline and card management
- Ensuring technical operational readiness
Usage & Organization
- Ensuring correct use of driver cards
- Training and instruction of drivers
- Planning and monitoring of driving and rest times
- Establishing organizational control mechanisms
Driving without driver card
up to €750
No monitoring
up to €1,500
- Training for all drivers
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
- Structured organizational support
Data Management & Control
- Automatic remote readout (7 / 30 days)
- Systematic evaluation of data
- Documented driver monitoring
- Audit-proof data backup
Not downloaded
up to €5,000
Violations tolerated
Fines per driver and day
- With telematics unit: Automatic remote readout (7 / 30 days)
- Regular violation analysis
- Secure, immutable archiving
Documentation Requirements for Authorities
- Documents available at all times
- Complete, qualified and signed data sets
- Seamless archiving (min. 1 year)
- Preparation for roadside and company inspections
Incomplete documentation
Fine + driving ban
Serious violations
Vehicle immobilization
- Digital driver and vehicle files
- Quick access during inspections
- Audit-proof and inspection-ready data structure
With our TachoGuide you receive step-by-step instructions that guide you safely through the process to legal compliance. Learn what you need to do as a company besides installing hardware to be legally compliant and master inspections.
With the TachoGuard complete package and the free TachoGuide, you are well prepared for the new EU regulation from 01.07.2026!
Check-Up – Does the EU regulation affect me?
Are you affected?
You are typically affected if the following points apply:
- Vehicles with 2.5–3.5 t maximum authorised mass
- Cross-border (international) freight transport
- Commercial freight transport
Timeline & Recommendation
Effective date
July 1, 2026
Lead time for installation & cards
4–8 weeks recommended
Recommended start
Now – for a stress-free process
How it works
Your path to tachograph compliance – structured, guided, and transparent.
Registration & Contracts
- Hardware financing contract
- Service & software contract with DAKO
- Selection of your preferred workshop
Apply for Cards
- Company and driver cards
- Active reminders and guidance from the provider
Installation
- Appointment scheduling
- Hardware installation by certified partner workshop
- Function check
Training
- Training is included in the package
- Delivered by certified partners
Software
- Guided software onboarding
- All relevant documents in one place
Legally Compliant & Ready
- Automatic readout according to legal deadlines
- Always ready for inspections
Registration & Contracts
- Hardware financing contract
- Service & software contract with DAKO
- Selection of your preferred workshop
Apply for Cards
- Company and driver cards
- Active reminders and guidance from the provider
Installation
- Appointment scheduling
- Hardware installation by certified partner workshop
- Function check
Training
- Training is included in the package
- Delivered by certified partners
Software
- Guided software onboarding
- All relevant documents in one place
Legally Compliant & Ready
- Automatic readout according to legal deadlines
- Always ready for inspections
Knowledge & orientation
Tachograph compliance is more than installing the hardware
The technology is not the challenge — the process is. Our guide sections walk you through every obligation.
Legal change 2026
What has applied since 1 July 2026: deadlines, the vans and light commercial vehicles above 2.5 tonnes now covered, and the own-account transport exemption for trade businesses.
To the legal changeImplementation & technology
Understanding the Smart Tacho GEN2 V2, retrofitting a tachograph with process and costs — and the urgent action plan for when the deadline has already passed.
To implementationConsequences & fines
Fines for a missing tachograph, how a roadside inspection unfolds, and your duties around retaining and archiving tachograph data.
To the consequencesReady for the future?
Secure your complete package now and drive relaxed into the new EU regulation – without stress and without hidden costs.