quick beginner's guide to the tachograph

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you are well.thanks for your advice. Take care and happy trucking to you phil.

[@northwestdieseldude]

This is so cool to see. We don't have this in the US. We've got the ELD which can be a headache at times.

[@davoplepople4606]

Newly qualified been driving a wagon two weeks now and my only problem is getting to grips with tacho , I’m sure il get the hang of it but hope I don’t get pulled over 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@oliverredman]

Thanks very much for explaining that bud I have my CPC on the 12th hope I pass it then it's artic time and the tachograph is what Iv been nervous about using as it's so easy to get done for small mistakes with it

[@sajjadahmed9418]

Very nice, helpful information Thanks

[@moneytalks43]

It would make sense,if they have dedicated buttons-work, break, so when working you just press one button and same with rest/ break.

[@johnchurch4841]

you made the taco seem easy made me understand better about to do theory and then hopefully the test thanks again mate

[@JoeRPlimmer]

I'm glad I could help mate

[@jockforster]

Just passed my CatC 2 days ago so this is brilliant... any chance of doing some reversing clips, showing loading bays, building site entrances or reverse parking with wee tips on where to position back wheels etc...not looking forward to my 1st lgv reverse while hogging both lanes and the world watching 😳🙈 can't believe you can pass a test coz you can reverse between 2 cones, box ticked, move on 🙄. Cheers!

[@stormnation6387]

You just passed your class 2..... you should know all that for passing!

[@jockforster]

That comment was a year ago! My Cpc was done over zoom during Covid at that time with a class full of drivers ticking the cpc box so taco was unanimously skipped over at lightening speed... but I'm sure your comment has helped a lot of people 🙄

[@matthewdoyle3877]

@@stormnation6387I bet you know fuck all

[@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848]

Thanks for this.. doing my mod 4 in couple of days then in a fortnight start my driver training fingers crossed. Thanks for these videos mate

[@JoeRPlimmer]

No problem mate, good luck and hopefully will see you on the road soon, any questions let me know mate and will be happy to try and answer them 👍

[@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848]

@@JoeRPlimmer thanks pal hopefully see u on the road 👍

[@IANNEIL77]

@@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848 Did everything work out for you I am just getting back into driving. Last time i drove was 2002

[@yorkshiremanoutdoors9848]

Ian Neil it did mate thanks best thing I ever did getting my class 2 license.

[@davidjoyce4458]

Great stuff. Last time I drove we used the taco cards. Doing cpc update and coming back on the roads

[@jonnystearn]

This video literally just saved me haha. THANK YOU!!! 🤘🏼😊🤘🏼

[@itsonlyme3787]

Love the vids , very informative. I have my class 2 licence but covid messed me up for hitting the road and never got the experience after passing . Just been offered a 7.5t multi drop job , what do you think 🤔 any tips for getting confidence up ? .

[@Cjpikey]

Thank you so much I know all the symbols and that but the people I done my class 1 with didn’t show me crap 😂 only how to drive

[@jono1495]

Hi all. Do you use your tachograph card when refuge collecting or sweeping the Roads..?

[@JoeRPlimmer]

I was on a street sweeper and didn't have to use the taco 👍

[@-Firestorm]

swear we met briefly at red lion truckstop last week 🧐

[@Daveyengland]

You didn’t show a manual entry, so what was the point of the clip?

[@enlighted101]

Thanks for this vid mate , I'm just waiting for my digicard then I can start my first truck job , I'm looking forward to it

[@mozeyx1757]

What is POA and when It's used?

[@joekellett241]

New driver here, forgive me if this a dumb question. I’ve just received my DQC card through the post… is that what I insert into the tacho machine? Or do I also need a tacho card aswell as this? I’ve no idea and Google doesn’t help 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JoeRPlimmer]

No that's a totally different card mate, you need to apply for your digital tacho card 👍

[@joekellett241]

@@JoeRPlimmer cheers mate. I’d already found the answer shortly after posting this haha but thank you. I figured there must be another card as every job advert stated CPC AND digi :)

[@arranhaggerston8579]

Hi mate just started out... wen i come to end off shift an come to take my card out.. do i put it on bed or on cross keys ...

[@joeoakley9215]

Great video. I have my 3 days training this Monday with my test on Wednesday. Any tips as they say. Starting to get nervous lol.

[@TavsIsAbout]

I’m not an HGV driver, but interested in the world of it. What are the circumstances/situation that you use period of availability?

[@samlethorn4666]

Very helpful cheers mate

[@adriancomtois834]

How do u put it on break, as some tachos screen looks different and it's confusing

[@dada5934]

On the way to my CPC exams, this has just lited my chances!

[@Shooting-Up]

Thanks mate very useful.

[@narcsurvivors2445]

Hello does the taco change automatically to drive when you move off ? Or is it always manually switched over ? Many thanks 👍🏻

[@raithrover1976]

Yes, it automatically toggles between driving and other work. Just be careful when you turn off the ignition as many tachos automatically switch to break and you have to manually toggle to other work before you jump out the cab.

[@narcsurvivors2445]

@@raithrover1976 ok thanks 👍🏻

[@deecoyle5225]

Thank you for the simple explanation. When you take a 45 min break do you need to select chair symbol or can you turn ignition off and it will self select? Thanks in advance

[@Lodgiefitness]

Make the habit to pop it to break yourself.

[@mattbmx3038]

Depends on the lorry some will default to break some to other work

[@EamonnFay]

Got grandfather rights ain't drove a 7and half ton for about 6yrs will my drivers card still work

[@livingwiththis164]

Im sure u have to renew it every 5 yrs

[@MalcolmMcNeill-kk2cq]

Thankyou mate

[@adamjerram8945]

Nice one Joe big help.have you bought your own hgv satnav? If so what did you get.i heard you can buy a hgv satnav on your phone

[@JoeRPlimmer]

At the moment am using road lords mate, it's an app on Android 👍

[@JoeRPlimmer]

I've not had a problem, I have noticed it does send you longer ways sometimes 😂

[@manjitsingh8892]

nice video mate. how should the digital tacho be removed after you finish your shift?what things to be careful of?

[@newmedes]

Hi , new to digi card , last tacho I used was the disc, what symbol do you put it on when your loading or unloading? , does it tell your due a break or do you have to keep time on that ? Thanks .

[@JoeRPlimmer]

The two pickaxes that look like a cross when doing other work, most new vans give you a 10 minute warning but I brake anexia so I'm constantly checking mate 👍

[@newmedes]

@@JoeRPlimmer thanks very much , sort of bit worried because as I say I've not used a tacho in ova 25 years

[@Russ887]

Hi Joe, Great video. Do you ever use the POA option? Thanks

[@libenkjkummannoor7671]

Good video 👌

[@dougiethornton1609]

Can u tell me what it means when it comes up error 50 is it faulty card or faulty taco thanks bud

[@fretboarder4752]

Cheers for the video. you forgot to say how you remove your card.. cheers

[@jamiephelan4654]

How long should your tacho card be in before setting off on your day ?

[@JoeRPlimmer]

Me personally have it in for at least 15 minutes so I have time to do my checks but if your not setting off and not doing other work then put it on period of availability (box with line through it) until your ready to go 👍

[@jamiephelan4654]

Forgot to put it in first thing did all my walk round checks went to leave the yard with tacho flashing ( driving without card) dam it .is ten minutes long enough or will I have an enfringment? New driver .

[@JoeRPlimmer]

Had a couple of conversations about this I like 15 minutes but I spoke to a transport manager and he said as long as it takes so I said 5 minutes he said if it takes 5 minutes then that's all you need, how in depth is your walk around sheet? In bestway it's 10 questions 😂 lights, body work, tyres, tail lift, millage, horn, wipers, oil, water and clean cab I actually check more than that because it's my license on the line............... Long story short 10 minutes should be fine 👍

[@jamiephelan4654]

@@JoeRPlimmer that's cool then thanks for that. Yeah like yourself engine bay levels oil water screen wash ,fuel and ad blue, all lights,mirrors, windows, wipers clean cab ,milage ,wheels n tyres,body and spray sup,tail lift, vulnerable people stickers,, correct paperwork and handheld ,correct load and secure ,fuel card don't think I missed anything . Cheers for the reply

[@ballykaur8310]

he seem to be a really nice guy lol

[@jordan4541]

What happens if you put your card in the wrong way round by accident?

[@pepsi_diet5447]

Cheers joe❤

[@gdbrothersltd6387]

I Have Apply My First techo graph Card And Its Been 9 Days I haven’t Received my techo card By post Dvla Send Me an Message Of Dispatch But I didn’t got My First Techo graph card please Tell me what is happened.?

[@tezmur6676]

Alright mate. Just been stopped in P&O on the way out. They stopped me done a printout pulled my card. They said I’m pulling my card at the end of my day wrong????? And done me for miss use of equipment.

[@JoeRPlimmer]

To be honest, this is a new one to me. I'm not that advanced 😂, if it is a problem with the taco machine, the company you work for should be getting someone else to double check that you were in the right, please keep me informed on this. Thank you 👍

[@mrp887]

Brilliant thanks,,,

[@wowwowwow185]

Thanks alot

[@gudritis2]

Tnx mate for info 👍

[@TheValleyVlogger]

So if your stationary in a traffic jam it switches over to other work?

[@JoeRPlimmer]

Yes mate 👍

[@Law_Abiding_Citizen_ok]

Really? With the engine running!

[@livingwiththis164]

Ye, hit the pause symbol when u stop, should save some time 😂, tho itll go to unknown if under 15mins

[@devenrobson5355]

Cheers pal

[@homsy48]

Good video m8

[@ChrisBarlow]

Cheers fella

[@bravarijastrbac9822]

Hi Joe! I never commented before but I watched all of your videos and it helped me a lot to understand taxi/ ph trade . I am currently in construction jobs all around UK but this summer I want to change job to be ph driver in Liverpool to spend more time at home with my kid and wife. Also to be flexibile with job so that my wife can get job as well. When I heard you left taxis I could not learn two days as I am in process to get my ph licence in Antrec bootle . So my question is : what you think what is better for me to work for alpha or delta taxis if I live in Wavertreee area?? Also how long will it take to learn the job / streets etc. I use to work as a bus driver for stagecoach in Livepool for 6 years I am familiar with areas and some pubs hehe also major hotels and points of interest etc . Many thanks in advance , Dusan

[@ssigitas69]

Forgot to show how to finish work day and remove card....please.... 😁

[@PothwarLion]

Hi joe can you tell me if your new job is better money then taxis I’m an Uber driver in thinking of going for class 2 but money doesn’t look that good

[@farmanadil2425]

same money you make from uber and hgv only hgv not any problime you know what i mean

[@farmanadil2425]

i was uber driver now im hgv driver

[@AliKhan-wh1rg]

@@farmanadil2425 it seems harsh though breaching rules slightly of your tachocard gets you screwed. I’m in two minds of doing my hgv

[@passkat]

Hi Joe do you stay local or national?

[@JoeRPlimmer]

Local mate 👍

[@tom123607]

drove them for 10 year i would rather crap in my hands and clap then drive them again

[@AliKhan-wh1rg]

Seriously? 😢 I was thinking of getting my License but in ten minds now

[@simonevannoli4500]

Learn more about tacho general rules. Its seem you don't know much about it.

[@ertanturabi4741]

👎

[@frankmangan2113]

Crap