Lusk:
I think it all delepnds on how the driver wants to play it but fair play to your company for having money to burn!!
If this was a regular run that you were doing, I would be instructing all drivers to ensure they take a break when at the RDC and having a 45 min on the way back is just time wasting.
As regards your comments about not being able to change the mode over when you have handed your keys in, I do not believe this is correct. You should be able to change the mode over without the ignition on but certain functions like obtaining a print out without the ignition on will not be possible.
This information is incorrect!
On some vehicles it’s correct, on some it’s incorrect.
Could you elaborate on this more please as I mainly drive the older type vehicle, I’ve not seen this before?
Some vehicles the tachograph machine works fine without the ignition on position 2, like the DAF XF’s I’ve been driving for about 8 weeks, but others will say Not Possible or similar like the Renault Premiums we also have. They’re the same machine too, so it must be how they’re wired.
Wiretwister:
If I have to hand keys in while loading/tipping by warehouse staff and then have access to my cab denied I’ll lock the vehicle, having removed my tacho card, then do a manual entry before moving off the bay once the keys have been returned.
That way I can make an accurate record of how my time is accounted for. Time on other work dealing with keys/goods in/out staff, break/poa or other work after keys & paperwork returned, load checked for restraint, doors sealed etc.
That is actually a very simple but good idea…thanks.
According to another post, it was quoted that VOSA would be happy for it to be left on break, then record 10 mins of other work before you leave the site!
Lusk:
I think it all delepnds on how the driver wants to play it but fair play to your company for having money to burn!!
If this was a regular run that you were doing, I would be instructing all drivers to ensure they take a break when at the RDC and having a 45 min on the way back is just time wasting.
As regards your comments about not being able to change the mode over when you have handed your keys in, I do not believe this is correct. You should be able to change the mode over without the ignition on but certain functions like obtaining a print out without the ignition on will not be possible.
This information is incorrect!
On some vehicles it’s correct, on some it’s incorrect.
Could you elaborate on this more please as I mainly drive the older type vehicle, I’ve not seen this before?
Some vehicles the tachograph machine works fine without the ignition on position 2, like the DAF XF’s I’ve been driving for about 8 weeks, but others will say Not Possible or similar like the Renault Premiums we also have. They’re the same machine too, so it must be how they’re wired.
The magnum I drive will let you do everything with the key out, just in darkness!!
Lusk:
I think it all delepnds on how the driver wants to play it but fair play to your company for having money to burn!!
If this was a regular run that you were doing, I would be instructing all drivers to ensure they take a break when at the RDC and having a 45 min on the way back is just time wasting.
As regards your comments about not being able to change the mode over when you have handed your keys in, I do not believe this is correct. You should be able to change the mode over without the ignition on but certain functions like obtaining a print out without the ignition on will not be possible.
This information is incorrect!
On some vehicles it’s correct, on some it’s incorrect.
AFAIK it all depends how the Vehicle Unit is calibrated & configured. Similar to default mode being ‘Other Work’ on most, but not all Digital Tacho’s. They can change all the settings, such as ignition on/off functions at 2 - yearly calibrations with Workshop Card inserted at Approved Tachograph centres.