Download, store, view and manage digital tachograph data with EasyTac
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The easy-to-use, low-cost software for downloading, viewing and reporting digital tachograph data, including drivers’ cards activity data and vehicle unit data. Meet the essential requirements of digital tachograph legislation with EasyTac!
Who is EasyTac downloader for?
Owner drivers
Download, store, view & manage driver's card & VU data- Detailed and summarised driver activity and vehicle unit data
- EasyTac can grow with your business. Add as many additional vehicles or drivers as you need.
- Stay ahead of compliance: automatic visual reminders for when to download driver’s card data
- Simple offline solution, no mobile data or WiFi connection needed
- One-time purchase: no additional fees!
Small fleets
Download, monitor, store, back-up driver activity & VU data- Detailed and summarised driver activity and vehicle unit data
- Unlimited drivers and vehicles
- Stay ahead of compliance: automatic visual reminders for when to download each of your drivers’ data
- Eliminate human error: manage fleet data from a central location
- Easily generate printouts to highlight events and faults to drivers
- Integrate seamlessly: forward the standard-format files to analysis services for reviews of driving hours and safety
Contract drivers
Download, store, view & manage driver's card data- Detailed and summarised driver activity and vehicle unit data
- Stay ahead of compliance: automatic visual reminders for when to download driver’s card data
- Driver’s card data is stored in the standard file format required by UK and EU law
- Simple offline solution, no mobile data or WiFi connection needed
- One-time purchase: no additional fees!
Why choose EasyTac downloader?
EasyTac downloader is designed to assist transport operators, owner drivers, and contract drivers in meeting the essential requirements of digital tachograph legislation – specifically to periodically download, view, and store driver’s card activity data and to check and archive vehicle unit data.
EasyTac bundles are fully compatible with all first and second generation (Gen2/Annex 1C) smart tachographs and drivers’ cards and provide a simple, straightforward solution with absolutely no ongoing charges.
Easy to use offline solution, with a simple user interface
View and print both driver and vehicle activity reports
Automatic visual reminders for when to download
Create familiar analogue-style tachograph timelines
Back-up, export & email your data
Highlights overspeeds, events and faults
Supports an unlimited number of drivers and vehicles
No ongoing charges & free technical support
A simple offline solution to download digital tacho data
View detailed vehicle unit activity data
Create daily graphical timelines for drivers and vehicles
Calculate activity summary tables by shift or day
Read and store your vehicle unit data
Simple reminders for when to download drivers’ cards
See stored activity data and distances for any dates
EasyTac downloader – tacho data download overview
Read our article about how to download and view tachograph data with EasyTac or watch the video below to learn more.
Why do I need a digital tachograph download software?
According to legislation, data must be written into standard, tamper proof files. Software such as EasyTac downloader communicates between the PC and the drivers’ card via a smartcard reader in order to do this. EasyTac downloader also provides the facility to create various reports, such as graphs and tables of activity to aid analysis.
Need further information? Talk to our friendly customer support team on +44 (0) 1428 685 861!
What drivers' card readers are compatible with EasyTac downloader?
EasyTac downloader is designed to work with all general purpose smartcard readers that comply with industry-standard PC/SC specifications. Please ensure your reader meets this minimum requirement. For information about our recommended tacho readers, read this tacho reader comparison.
What VU downloaders are compatible with EasyTac?
EasyTac downloader is compatible with all makes and models of vehicle unit download devices including Digidown, TachoDrive, Siemens DownloadKey, Digivu, DAKO and Optac download tools.
Is EasyTac downloader compatible with second generation smart tachographs?
Yes, the latest version of EasyTac downloader is able to read and understand data from 2023 Smart 2 (Gen2.2) digital tachograph drivers’ cards and vehicle download units. It also works with all older models, and all types of driver’s card from around Europe. Read more about Gen2 smart tachograph features and compatibility.
What computer do I need to run EasyTac downloader?
You will need a PC or laptop running Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11. You do not need an internet connection since the data is stored locally on your computer. Each copy of EasyTac downloader is licensed to run on one computer – you can share files between multiple computers but you will need to buy additional copies of the software. EasyTac downloader does not run natively on Mac OSX or Linux. Read more about how EasyTac manages tachograph data without internet access.
Do I have to send digital tachograph data off to be analysed?
There is no requirement to send data for analysis. EasyTac downloader carries out all of its reporting on your PC. At the time of downloading, you should check or print the reports showing the time spent on different activities, to ensure you are meeting working hours obligations. If you want further analysis of the information, such as automatically identifying infringements, or you have been asked to supply data to the authorities, files can be sent using a built-in email function. Read more about why switching from a subscription-based tachograph analysis software to EasyTac makes sense.