How To Use A Tacho Machine

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[sangetube]

Best explanation I've seen of this thanks 👍 I'm a new driver and it's been like trying to read hieroglyphs for me. First day in a wagon for me today and, despite passing the theory test, was clueless about using the machine in the real world.

[janet]

Passed my class 2 a few weeks ago and start my new career with an agency tomorrow. I did the tacho and working hours element of the CPC cos I needed to know this stuff, but as others have said, they don't show you how to use the tacho, which I thought they would. I mean they should, it's a fundamental part of trucking. Anyhoo, watched your video and it seems straight forward but will save the video so I can refer to it at 05.00, lol.
Thank you

[rewind]

As a new Driver i find your videos very helpful and would like to say thanks alot and keep up the good work :)

[mikepapa]

Things have changed since i drove trucks in the UK 20yrs ago, we had round carbon tacho discs that you placed behind the speedometer! Here in New Zealand we still use the old paper log books!! Keep on truckin!

[drahcirski]

cheers Luke! First day as a HGV driver today and I've watched his video a few times because as you say we aren't taught how to do this! We should be, it's a legal requirement to know this stuff.

[suzirida]

That's the most helpful video on using a tacho I've come across, thank you. New subscriber.

[billyallan]

Hi Luke cheers for all the info in your vids, love it as I understand it . Started watching you about 2 months ago, you made me change my career, so in the last 2 months I’ve went from being a school caretaker passed class 2 and class 1, got myself a job Monday been doing extra training this week in the yard getting ready for my first solo and shitting it lol

[stuartpattison]

Cheers buddy. I' ve just passed my class 2 and I haven't a clue how you use the tachograph . Seems simple enough, just getting an idea before I start a job.

[LudwigLedbury]

Many thanks. Returning to class 1 after a 12 year break and they've brought in these digi tachos since I last drove HGV and this video has helped a lot.

[craigwiles]

Hi Luke. Just got a 7.5 tonne job and I cant wait to start. You are the first place I came to, to learn. Great Ps I am doing my Class 2 in 6 months time....

[toothlessrpm]

I done a 10 hour day 2 days ago and didn’t record any breaks as I’m useless with the taco machine and I told the guys back at base and they kindly said they would put me with someone for the whole day just to get clued up with it all but now I have watched this video it all seems a bit of a waste of time I think I ACTUALLY get it!! Thanks for the helpful video 👍

[SVRSteam]

Hi there Luke mate. I have a question. What do you do with your taco card when you get out your truck? Say your at the services on the motorway and you want some food. Do you take your card out or leave it in and only take it out at the end of the day?? Please reply bud.

[lukebell]

You explained this in a way that's really easy to understand, so thank you for that 🙏

[andriuskaseta]

Thanks Luke!Started two days ago.Had to say that i know how to work tacho just to get the job.Just after pulling in for my 30 and basically shitting myself coz didn't know for how long exactly i was driving.After your video i know how to check how much of driving time i have left snd etc.THANK YOU SO MUCH!👍💪

[spankyanks]

What if you only work weekends have I got to put in what time I finshed last Saturday? Well confusing any help?

[YarmouthMark]

I am picking up a van for the first time next week that uses a tacho. It's just a straight pickup and drive to a destination. The journey time might take me over 4.5 hrs but I am not sure. if I need to stop for a break, do I just stop and the tacho goes into break or do I have to set it. Once I have had the break do I just start driving again or again do I need to set it?

[alexpn_]

Very useful, Just done my 7.5 CPC and will be using tachos next week!

[doms]

So if you get stuck In Traffic, will it be classed as other work? So technically could be behind the week for 5 hours

[stewartsoutar]

Cheers Luke gotta be the best video on tachos for new drivers

[Wellman]

+Luke C in a HGV +fastasfox I was just wondering if one of you could answer this please, at the beginning of this video no manual entry was done witch is cool clearly no work to add on from the previous shift but how would u put you're daily rest in with out a entry or does the tacho do this automatically ?