TACHOGRAPHS
Tachographs — calibration, servicing and preparing your company for the changes from 1 July 2026
If you use vans with a GVW of 2.5–3.5 t in international road transport of goods or in cabotage for hire and reward, the year 2026 is very important for you. From 1 July 2026, tachographs will also be required for this group of vehicles. We will help you organise the matter and translate the change in regulations into practical actions.
AUTHORISED PARTNERS
KEY INFORMATION
CHANGES FROM 1 JULY 2026
What changes from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the obligation to use a tachograph will also cover light commercial vehicles with a permissible gross weight from 2.5 to 3.5 t, if they are used in international road transport of goods or in cabotage for hire and reward.
What this means in practice
For many companies that until now carried out transport with vans and were not subject to the same obligation as heavier vehicles, this means a need to prepare in advance:
Important clarification
The new requirements do not automatically mean that every van 2.5–3.5 t used locally or exclusively domestically will be subject to an identical obligation. The nature of the transport is decisive.
The scope of application of the regulations is always worth confirming against the specific business model, type of transport and vehicle status. This page is informational and offer-oriented and does not replace legal advice.
WHO IT IS FOR
This subpage is for you if
- You use vans 2.5–3.5 t in international transport
- You perform cabotage
- You want to check whether your fleet needs to prepare for the changes
- You need tachograph calibration
- You are looking for a partner combining technical support with an understanding of the transport industry
HOW WE CAN HELP
Support step by step
- Tachograph calibration
- Help in determining which vehicles are subject to the 2026 changes
- Support in planning dates for the fleet
- Connecting the tachograph topic with other service offerings
WHY NOT DELAY
Why it is not worth leaving this to the last minute
The closer the regulations come into force, the greater the load on workshops, service points and companies operating in a short time frame may be. Preparing in advance allows you to:
- Reduce the risk of downtime
- Plan the budget better
- Determine which vehicles are actually subject to the changes
- Avoid organisational chaos just before the deadline
WHAT TO PREPARE
What is worth preparing before contact
To determine more quickly how we can help, it is worth preparing:
- A list of vehicles
- The GVW of each vehicle
- Information on whether the vehicles perform international transport or cabotage
- The planned implementation date
HOW IT WORKS
How the cooperation looks
01
Enquiry
You send an enquiry and describe your fleet or vehicle.
02
Verification
We verify whether and to what extent we can help.
03
Arrangements
We arrange the date, scope of work and further steps.
04
Execution
We provide the service or hand over organisational recommendations.
05
Combining services
If needed, we combine the topic with other service offerings.
CONTACT — TACHOGRAPHS
Get in touch regarding tachographs
+48 572 908 065
Tachograph department — Gab-Trans Suwałki
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
From when will a tachograph be required for vans 2.5–3.5 t?
Does this apply to every van 2.5–3.5 t?
Does Gab-Trans offer tachograph calibration?
Does this subpage replace legal advice?
Is it worth acting early?
SERVICES
Other Gab-Trans services
Prepare your company for the changes from 1 July 2026
Want to check whether the topic applies to your fleet? Contact us and describe your situation.
Call: +48 572 908 065