In the fast lanes of fleet management, it’s the strongest partnerships that keep you ahead. Having almost 70 years of tachograph industry experience, Tahograf d.o.o., a Croatian company, has become a top supplier of fleet management solutions in the Balkans. With a rich history rooted in precision engineering and regulatory compliance, Tahograf has evolved to meet the modern demands of fleet management by integrating advanced telematics. One important partner in this development is Ruptela, a worldwide telematics solutions provider. We recently spoke with Tahograf’s Head of Fleet Management, Tomislav Matoš, about their ten-year partnership and notable effects on fleet operations in Bosnia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia. 

Tahograf’s relationship with Ruptela began over ten years ago, but it was five years ago that they solidified Ruptela as their primary provider. This decision was driven by Ruptela’s commitment to quality and reliability in both hardware and software.

“And that was a great decision because we like how you provide the hardware and software with high quality, with high level of maintenance, support and availability,” says Tomislav Matoš.

With deep roots in the tachograph business, Tahograf needed a telematics partner that could meet the specific requirements of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. This has been greatly helped by Ruptela’s HCV5.  

Designed especially for heavy commercial vehicles, the HCV5 is an advanced GPS tracking gadget. It provides a complete set of capabilities, including remote tachograph data download, which is absolutely vital for guaranteeing EU regulatory compliance. This capacity greatly lowers operational downtime and administrative strain by enabling fleet managers to remotely download and examine tachograph files (.ddd files) instead of physically accessing the vehicle. 

At the same time, The HCV5 is a flexible instrument supporting a spectrum of telematics uses, from simple tracking to advanced driver behavior monitoring. Its fit with Ruptela’s fleet management system guarantees flawless integration, therefore giving fleet managers real-time knowledge and operational control. The gadget’s reliable performance and strong design have made it a first pick for fleet management businesses throughout Europe.

Additionally, one of the standout features of Ruptela’s solutions is the ability to remotely download tachograph files. This feature ensures fleet managers can stay compliant with regulations by quickly accessing and analyzing driver data without interrupting the vehicle’s operations. The remote download capability is a key component of Ruptela’s broader tachograph solution, including automated reporting and data analysis tools to help companies maintain compliance and optimize their fleet performance.

The collaboration between Tahograf and Ruptela has delivered significant benefits: 

• Improved compliance. The remote download of tachograph files has ensured that Tahograf’s clients remain compliant with EU regulations effortlessly.
• Enhanced efficiency. The HCV5 device has streamlined fleet management operations, reducing downtime and administrative tasks.
• Responsive support. Ruptela’s customer support has consistently met the demands of Tahograf’s clients, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

“We were actually surprised that Ruptela support is quite fast in response, which is very important for us, especially when you have bigger fleets where the clients are requiring answers during the weekends or at least getting answers on Mondays early morning,” Tomislav notes. 

As Tahograf and Ruptela keep collaborating, development and creativity take the front stage. Tomislav Matoš sees the future bright, and he intends to keep expanding their products and raising the caliber of their services even more. Particularly in response to the European Mobility Package, which calls for ever more complex fleet management solutions, the two firms’ continuous cooperation seeks to face fresh difficulties.