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Drivers' hours, in plain English
Field guides, explainers, and product notes for UK & EU professional drivers. Written for the cab — no infringement speak, no fluff.
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Vehicle safety & compliance in HGV Time Pilot Pro — PMI, MOT, tacho and tyre reminders
Track PMI, MOT, tachograph calibration and tyre review dates per vehicle — with email reminders before deadlines slip. A planning aid for owner-operators and small fleets, included in Pro.
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EU 561/2006 driving hours, in plain English
A driver-friendly walk-through of EU 561/2006 limits — daily and weekly driving, breaks, and rest — and how HGV Time Pilot surfaces them on shift.
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- 3 min read
Driver-card download on Android: what works in 2026
Which CCID smart-card readers actually work with Android in 2026, what file formats to expect, and how HGV Time Pilot makes downloads boring.
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Introducing HGV Time Pilot
Why we built a drivers' hours toolkit for UK & EU professional drivers — and what's in the first release.
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