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Driver’s Blog

Browse our blog to find articles on topics ranging from information about new legislation, to the best UK tuck stops for resting HGV drivers, to useful How-To guides. We aim to provide you with all the latest information you need to stay updated and compliant.

08/04/2020 News

UNSURE ABOUT USING OPTAC3?

We have recently been updating and expanding our FAQs to give you yet another tool for getting the best help and support for your OPTAC3 BROWSE OUR LATEST FAQs

15/10/2019 News

Join Our UK Sales Team at Freight in the City 2019

Only one day in London! Come and meet our UK Sales team on Stand S35 at this year’s Freight in the City show. We will be bringing our complete fleet offering: from our newest 1C smart tachograph, the SE5000 Connekt, to our OPTAC3 tachograph analysis software and a host of top of the line download […]

15/10/2019 News

Come and Meet Our Team at Solutrans 2019

Once again in November 2019 we are returning to the Solutrans show in Lyon, France. Visit Stoneridge Stand 5T 118 and meet our team who will take you through our expansive display of intelligent and high-spec products. We will be showcasing our new 1C smart tachograph, the SE5000 Connekt, as well as our OPTAC3 tachograph […]

20/06/2019 News

Smart Tachograph Legislation

The Annex 1C (EU 2016/799) smart tachograph legislation was introduced on 15 June 2019. This is designed to reduce tachograph fraud, improve efficiency and reduce the admin burden on fleets. We are ready to help you adapt to the change with the SE5000 Connekt, our type approved 1C smart tachograph. The main change is for […]

14/11/2018 News

Stoneridge Ready for Smart Tachograph Launch in 2019

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Sep. 18, 2018 — The European Commission is introducing new legislation to reduce fraud through tachograph manipulation, improve the efficiency of the control of the system and reduce the administrative burden on fleets. Stoneridge is ready for this change with the development of its new Smart Tachograph, to ensure drivers will be […]

01/05/2018 News

DVSA Earned Recognition & OPTAC3

JOIN DVSA EARNED RECOGNITION WITH OPTAC3 The DVSA have now launched the Earned Recognition scheme, which allows fleets to reduce the number of roadside inspections. This increases driver’s time on the road, saving time and money. OPTAC3 is part of the scheme so you can join today and get an automatic way of complying with […]

19/04/2018 News

Digital Tachograph Symbols explained

Get to know all the symbols in your digital tachograph with our quick and easy quide. Read it here, or download the PDF for free to keep.

19/04/2018 News

O3 Web: new shift report & Earned Recognition

We have updated the OPTAC3 web software to include a new Shift Report and it now features the Earned Recognition Scheme (DVSA). Find out more here

08/01/2018 News

2017 Customer Survey – Results

Thanks to all our customers who participated in our 2017 Customer Satisfaction Survey. 95% of you told us that you are overall satisfied with your OPTAC3 Tachograph Analysis System. 95% are satisfied with OPTAC3 support helpline service. Read the full article here.

28/09/2017 News

BBC: Rise in lorry tachograph tampering on UK roads

This week, the BBC reported that Britain’s main road regulator found more than 440 lorries that crossed into the UK had manipulated tachographs. In addition, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) estimates that another 400 drivers were cheating the system, using ‘interrupter’ technology which switched off their tachographs. But unfortunately, they weren’t able to […]

30/05/2017 News

Confused about infringements?

Understanding the legal side of your tachograph is just as important as general driving laws. In this article, we look at all the laws, regulations and infringements that you may come across whilst using your tachograph – helping you to stay on the right side of the law. Find out more.

12/04/2017 News

Meet us at the CV Show – 25-27 April

Come along and see us on stand in Hall 4, Stand J100 at the CV Show 2017, at the NEC in Birmingham. We are showcasing Orlaco Cornereye, a gamechanging system which banishes blindspots, and our SE5000 Exakt Duo2 tachograph. Find out more.

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