From 1 July 2026, vans over 2.5 tonnes used for international transport will be subject to the driving and rest time rules. Among other things, this means a requirement for a tachograph and increased monitoring by the authorities.
The new rules mark a major change for many companies within van transport, where administration and documentation now take on a larger role in day-to-day operations. At the same time, they create a growing need for digital tools that can help transport companies plan more smartly, document correctly and avoid unnecessary problems in everyday life.
The tachograph becomes a central tool
With the coming rules, tachograph data becomes an important part of daily operations. Companies must be able to document their drivers' driving time, breaks and rest periods, and the authorities are intensifying their monitoring in this area.
For many companies, this means that manual planning and spreadsheets are no longer sufficient. This is where digital transport management systems can play a decisive role.
DORA TMS makes transport planning more efficient
With DORA TMS, transport companies gain access to a single platform for dispatching, route planning and transport management. The system helps companies create an overview of their transports and optimise day-to-day operations.
One of the major advantages of modern TMS solutions is the integration with tachograph data. When data from the tachograph is pulled directly into the planning, it becomes far easier to:
- Plan trips within the framework of the legislation
- Avoid breaches of the driving and rest time rules
- Optimise drivers' working hours
- Document administration and manual checks
- Reduce costs from unnecessary fines
This provides both better operational reliability and a lower risk of fines or operational disruptions.
The authorities are already digitalising
The authorities are already in the process of digitalising their monitoring. Among other things, the Danish Road Traffic Authority has launched the systems TEMPUS and the Business Portal, which are to be used for handling tachograph data and monitoring companies.
This underlines that digitalisation is no longer just an advantage, but increasingly a necessity for transport companies that want to remain competitive and compliant.
