Driving and rest time

Driving and rest time on autopilot

The tachograph is downloaded automatically every 15 minutes, checked every hour against EU 561/2006 and working time rules - and breaches are documented, followed up and archived ready for inspection.

See how

The rules never sleep. Neither does the system.

Driving and rest time rules are rarely broken on purpose - they are broken because nobody saw it coming. FleetX sees it coming.

Data without a card reader

Driver activity is pulled from the tachograph automatically through the telematics - no manual card downloads.

Rules you need not remember

9 hours daily driving, 45 minute break, daily and weekly rest - 14 rule evaluators check it all, every hour.

Documentation without binders

Breaches, explanations, signed reports and disciplinary history - archived and ready when the inspector arrives.

Data capture

The tachograph reads itself

Automatic download every 15 minutes.

Driver activity - driving, work, rest and availability - is synced automatically with daily summaries per driver. Gaps in the data are detected and flagged, the sync is logged per driver and day, and the app reminds the driver to clock in when the card goes in.

  • Automatic sync every 15 minutes
  • Gap detection in the tachograph data
  • Comparison against recorded working time
  • Manual entry when needed
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The rules

EU 561 and working time - built in

Configurable rules per employee type.

Daily, weekly and two-week driving time, break requirements with the split 15+30 pattern, reduced daily and weekly rest with compensation, night work and the 48 hour average - every rule can be switched on, adjusted and tied to employee types, with severity levels from information to legal breach.

  • 14 rule evaluators for driving, work and rest
  • Rules per employee type with their own thresholds
  • Severity levels up to legal breach
  • Automatic check every hour
Breach handling

From breach to closed case

Alerted, explained, signed and archived.

The driver is alerted in the app and can explain directly, the manager sees measured value against limit for each breach, and formal reports are generated with digital signature, email sending and a follow-up deadline with automatic reminders.

  • Breach lifecycle: open → handled → resolved
  • Driver explanation and message thread
  • PDF and Excel export of breaches
  • Escalation steps on repeat offences
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In dispatch

Driving time drives the plan

Warned before you assign - not after.

Remaining driving time is shown live per driver, assigning an order that would break the limits triggers a warning with the projected total, and the availability board marks drivers with open breaches or little driving time left.

  • Remaining driving time live in dispatch
  • Warning with the projected consequence
  • Unavailable marking on open breaches
  • Limits taken from your own rules

Features

Everything you need to stay in control - in one platform.

Automatic download
Tachograph data every 15 minutes.
Rule engine
EU 561 and working time - configurable.
Breach handling
Alert, explanation and signed report.
Hour comparison
Tachograph against recorded time.
Dispatch guard
Warnings before driving time breaches.
Inspection ready
Everything documented and archived.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what transport companies most often ask about driving and rest time in FleetX.

Do we need a card reader to get tachograph data?

No. Driver activity is pulled automatically every 15 minutes through the telematics integration - driving, work, rest and availability, with daily summaries per driver.

Which rules does FleetX monitor?

EU 561/2006 (driving time, breaks, daily and weekly rest) and the working time rules for mobile workers - with 14 rule evaluators that run automatically every hour.

Can the rules be adapted to our operation?

Yes. Rules are switched on and adjusted per employee type with their own thresholds and severity levels - from information to legal breach.

What happens when a breach is detected?

The driver is alerted in the app and can explain, the manager sees measured value against limit, and formal reports are generated with digital signature, deadlines and automatic reminders.

Is the documentation ready for an inspection by labour or road transport authorities?

Yes. Breaches, explanations, signed reports and disciplinary history are archived together and can be exported as PDF and Excel.

Does the system help me avoid breaches when planning?

Yes. Remaining driving time is shown live per driver in dispatch, and an assignment that would break the limits triggers a warning with the projected total before you confirm.

Which tachographs are supported?

Data is pulled today through Mapon telematics, and the architecture is vendor independent so more sources can be connected.

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