Compliance, Efficiency & AutomationHGV & PSV operators · England & Scotland
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Service · Tachograph

Analogue tachograph to digital analysis

Converting analogue tachograph charts is more than scanning a disc. Our precision process turns paper charts into reliable digital data you can analyse, store and rely on at audit.

On the surface, converting analogue tachograph data looks simple — just scan the disc. In reality it is far more intricate. Charts carry micro-inscriptions and subtle stylus markings that ordinary scanners cannot read or interpret correctly, and a careless conversion can hide infringements, distort distances or lose detail that matters at a roadside check or Public Inquiry. We do it properly so your records stand up to scrutiny.

Why convert your analogue charts

  • Simplified analysis — your data flows into software such as Tachomaster and TruTac for full reporting
  • Improved storage — no more bulky filing cabinets or charts degrading over time
  • Hidden insight unlocked — understand past driver activity and find operational improvements
  • Peace of mind — accessible, audit-ready records for inspections and incident investigations

What the service includes

Our conversion is a controlled, three-stage process rather than a quick scan:

  • Precision scanning using specialist, calibrated equipment built to read chart detail accurately.
  • Data validation using sophisticated algorithms that check for anomalies and missing detail.
  • Format conversion into compatible digital formats ready for your analysis platform.

Why it matters for compliance

Analogue charts are still in use across many fleets, but paper is fragile and hard to interrogate at scale. Once your charts are in digital form, the data sits alongside your digital tachograph records, making it far easier to run tachograph analysis, spot trends and manage infringements consistently. If you mix analogue and digital across the fleet, a single digital record set removes blind spots and supports a stronger position at audit. To understand how the rules apply across both formats, see our guide to tachograph rules.

Let us do it all for you

Digitising charts is fiddly, time-consuming work that is easy to get wrong. Hand it to us and you get clean, validated data without tying up your own team — freeing you to focus on running the operation. We also offer a dedicated analogue-to-digital subscription for fleets converting on an ongoing basis.

Pricing

Our ongoing analogue-to-digital analysis service is available from £99 per month. For a one-off batch conversion or a tailored quote based on your chart volumes, contact us and we will scope it for you.

Ready to clear out the filing cabinet and gain real insight from your charts? Request a quote or a free consultation and we will take it from there.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just scan my analogue charts myself?+
A standard scanner captures an image, but it cannot reliably interpret the micro-inscriptions and stylus markings that hold the real driving, speed and distance data. Our calibrated scanning and validation process extracts that detail accurately so the converted data is fit for analysis and audit.
Which software can the converted data be used with?+
We convert into compatible digital formats that integrate with leading analysis platforms such as Tachomaster and TruTac, so your analogue records sit alongside your digital data in one place.
Do I still need to keep the original paper charts?+
Yes — you should retain original charts in line with record-keeping requirements. Digitising them gives you accessible, audit-ready data and a safeguard against the paper degrading or being lost.
How much does analogue-to-digital analysis cost?+
Our ongoing service is available from £99 per month. For one-off batch conversions we provide a tailored quote based on the number of charts involved — contact us and we'll scope it for you.
Get in touch

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