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Come diventare autista di camion

Creato: 26/09/2025

Aggiornato: 26/09/2025

In tutta Europa, la domanda di autotrasportatori professionisti non è mai stata così alta. Nel Regno Unito, la Road Haulage Association stima che saranno necessari 200.000 nuovi autotrasportatori nei prossimi cinque anni per mantenere in funzione le catene di approvvigionamento. E la situazione è la stessa in gran parte dell'Europa. Secondo i dati dell'International Road Transport Union, nel 2024 in Europa c'erano 426.000 posti di autista non coperti.

Ma questo crea un'opportunità. Come abbiamo esplorato in precedenza, l'industria del trasporto merci offre la prospettiva di un lavoro stabile per chi ha abbandonato la scuola e sta valutando alternative all'università e per gli adulti che vogliono riqualificarsi. Diventare autista di camion è un percorso che porta a guadagni sicuri e a una carriera strutturata.

La domanda che molti si pongono è: come diventare autista di camion? La risposta non dipende solo dalla formazione e dalle licenze, ma dalla comprensione di ciò che significa entrare a far parte di una professione che fa muovere l'economia europea.

Chi può diventare autista di camion?

Una delle principali attrattive della carriera di autista è la sua accessibilità. Non è necessario avere una laurea o anni di formazione specialistica per iniziare; è sufficiente una patente di guida standard (categoria B) prima di lavorare per ottenere le qualifiche professionali.

L'età minima per la formazione è di 18 anni sia nel Regno Unito che in tutta l'Unione Europea, il che significa che i diplomati possono passare direttamente dalla patente per auto alla formazione professionale per autisti di mezzi pesanti. Tuttavia, molte aziende preferiscono che gli autisti internazionali abbiano almeno 21 anni, data la maggiore responsabilità che comporta il trasporto su lunghe distanze.

Anche l'idoneità medica è importante. Ogni candidato deve superare un esame medico prima di poter ottenere una patente di guida per mezzi pesanti. Nel Regno Unito, questo comporta una serie di test, tra cui controlli della vista, letture della pressione sanguigna e screening di condizioni come epilessia, malattie cardiache o apnea del sonno.

Le nazioni europee applicano gli stessi standard medici a livello europeo, con rinnovi regolari che assicurano che i conducenti rimangano in salute per tutta la loro carriera.

Quanto guadagna un autista di camion?

Per molte persone che stanno pensando di passare alla guida professionale, una preoccupazione fondamentale è: quanto guadagnano gli autisti di camion?

La risposta varia a seconda del luogo, dell'esperienza e del tipo di lavoro svolto, ma in tutta Europa questa professione offre una retribuzione competitiva rispetto ad altri lavori di base.

Un nuovo autista nel Regno Unito di solito inizia con circa 27.000 sterline all'anno. Chi passa al lavoro a lungo raggio, soprattutto sulle rotte internazionali, può veder crescere la propria retribuzione fino a 45.000 sterline, a volte di più se trasporta carichi speciali o pericolosi. chi movimenta carichi speciali, merci pericolose o opera oltre confine.

In Spagna, gli stipendi tendono a essere più bassi rispetto al Regno Unito, in genere intorno ai 36.600 euro, anche se le grandi aziende di logistica nelle grandi città possono offrire di più.

Negli ultimi anni la Polonia (https://pln.currencyrate.today/convert/amount-92400-to-eur.html) ha registrato una forte domanda di autisti, ma i salari rimangono modesti, con una media di circa 92.400 PLN (circa 21.690 euro).

● [Romania] (https://www.erieri.com/salary/job/heavy-truck-driver/romania#:~:text=Salary%20Recap,and%20anonymous%20employees%20in%20Romania.) si colloca all'estremità inferiore della scala, con gli autisti che generalmente guadagnano 80.550 RON (16.000 euro), anche se i contratti di trasporto internazionale possono aumentare significativamente lo stipendio.

Naturalmente, lo stipendio non è tutto. Molte aziende offrono straordinari, pasti o bonus per aver raggiunto gli obiettivi di consegna. Inoltre, dato che la domanda di autisti non mostra segni di rallentamento, questo lavoro offre un livello di sicurezza che poche altre carriere entry-level possono eguagliare.

Di quale patente di guida per autocarri ho bisogno?

Prima di poter guidare un camion, è necessario avere la patente giusta. Nel Regno Unito, ciò significa andare oltre la normale patente di guida per autoveicoli e ottenere quella che è ufficialmente nota come patente per veicoli commerciali di grandi dimensioni (LGV) o per veicoli commerciali pesanti (HGV). I termini sono spesso usati in modo intercambiabile, ma entrambi coprono le stesse categorie di guida professionale.

Alcuni iniziano con una patente di categoria C1, che copre i veicoli di medie dimensioni tra le 3,5 e le 7,5 tonnellate, spesso utilizzati per i piccoli camion per le consegne.

Tuttavia, la maggior parte degli aspiranti autisti di camion passa direttamente alla patente di categoria C, talvolta chiamata patente HGV di classe 2. Questa patente consente di guidare veicoli rigidi di peso superiore a 7,5 tonnellate. Questa consente di guidare veicoli rigidi di peso superiore a 7,5 tonnellate. Per coloro che desiderano passare agli autoarticolati, i veicoli più grandi comunemente utilizzati sulle lunghe distanze e sulle rotte internazionali, è necessaria la patente di categoria CE (Classe 1).

A queste qualifiche si affianca il Certificato di competenza professionale del conducente (CPC), un requisito legale sia nel Regno Unito che nell'UE. Questo certificato prevede un mix di formazione iniziale e di aggiornamento periodico, progettato per mantenere i conducenti aggiornati su sicurezza, normative e competenze stradali.

Questo sistema rispecchia il quadro delle licenze a livello europeo. Le principali differenze tra i Paesi riguardano i fornitori di formazione, i costi e, in alcuni luoghi, la disponibilità di posti di prova.

Come ottenere la patente HGV

Ottenere la patente HGV è il primo passo verso la guida professionale. Nel Regno Unito, è possibile iniziare il processo una volta in possesso di una patente standard di categoria B per autoveicoli. Da qui si richiede una patente provvisoria per autocarri, che consente di iniziare la formazione sui veicoli commerciali di grandi dimensioni.

La formazione combina elementi teorici e pratici: sessioni in aula sulla sicurezza stradale e sulle normative, seguite da una guida supervisionata su veicoli pesanti. I candidati devono anche completare i moduli per il Certificato di Competenza Professionale del Conducente (CPC), che assicura che i conducenti siano equipaggiati non solo per operare in sicurezza sui veicoli, ma anche per gestire le esigenze quotidiane del trasporto.

Quanto costa diventare autista di camion?

Una delle domande più frequenti per chi prende in considerazione questa carriera è quanto costa la formazione per autisti di camion. Nel Regno Unito, i prezzi variano a seconda dell'ente erogatore, del luogo in cui ci si trova e del fatto che ci si stia formando per una patente di categoria C o per la più avanzata categoria CE. In media, i nuovi conducenti possono spendere tra le 2.000 e le 3.500 sterline per coprire i controlli medici, le tasse per la patente provvisoria, gli esami teorici, la formazione pratica, i moduli CPC e l'esame di guida finale. Alcune aziende, in particolare quelle di logistica più grandi, offrono programmi per sovvenzionare o finanziare completamente la formazione in cambio di un impegno lavorativo, rendendo il percorso più accessibile.

Nel resto d'Europa, le cifre non sono molto diverse. In Spagna, la formazione costa generalmente tra i 2.000 e i 3.000 euro per la formazione completa e la certificazione. In Polonia, la cifra è più bassa, con una media di 1.500-2.500 euro. In Romania i costi di formazione sono tra i più bassi d'Europa: molti candidati pagano circa 1.000-1.800 euro per qualificarsi, anche se i salari iniziali tendono a riflettere questa minore barriera all'ingresso.

Quanto tempo ci vuole per diventare autista di camion?

Il tempo necessario per ottenere la qualifica di autista di camion dipende dal luogo in cui si svolge la formazione, dal tipo di patente a cui si mira e dalla rapidità con cui si riesce a ottenere le date degli esami. Nel Regno Unito, la maggior parte delle persone completa la formazione e supera gli esami entro due o quattro mesi. Alcuni corsi intensivi comprimono il processo in poche settimane, anche se molti conducenti trovano che distanziare le lezioni li aiuti ad assorbire le competenze in modo più efficace.

In Spagna e Polonia il processo è simile, anche se le liste d'attesa per gli esami possono allungare i tempi. In Polonia, l'elevata domanda di conducenti professionisti ha creato colli di bottiglia nei centri di formazione, per cui alcuni candidati attendono diversi mesi prima di sostenere l'esame pratico. La Romania ha uno dei percorsi più rapidi, con formazione ed esami spesso completati in otto-dodici settimane.

E l'apprendimento non si ferma una volta ottenuta la patente. Ogni conducente professionista deve completare 35 ore di formazione CPC ogni cinque anni, per mantenere le proprie competenze aggiornate e assicurarsi di essere pronto per le normative e gli standard di sicurezza più recenti.

Per quanto tempo può guidare un camionista?

Una volta ottenuta la qualifica, il lavoro prevede limiti severi per quanto riguarda il tempo che si può trascorrere al volante. Questi limiti sono pensati per proteggere sia i conducenti che gli altri utenti della strada, riducendo l'affaticamento.

Nel Regno Unito e nell'UE le regole sono le stesse. I conducenti possono trascorrere un massimo di nove ore al volante ogni giorno, che può essere esteso a dieci ore due volte alla settimana. I limiti settimanali sono di 56 ore di guida, con un massimo di 90 ore in due settimane consecutive.

Il conducente deve inoltre fare una pausa di almeno 45 minuti dopo 4,5 ore di guida. Ha inoltre diritto a periodi di riposo giornalieri e settimanali per recuperare prima di tornare al lavoro.

Queste regole sono strettamente monitorate, con tachigrafi montati sui veicoli per registrare le ore e garantire la conformità. Per coloro che lavorano su percorsi a lunga distanza, come gli autisti spagnoli che coprono la penisola iberica o i trasportatori polacchi che spostano le merci attraverso i confini orientali dell'UE, questi limiti modellano il ritmo del lavoro. Determinano quando e dove gli autisti si fermano, rendendo l'accesso ad aree di riposo sicure e protette una parte vitale della giornata lavorativa.

Iniziare a lavorare come autista di camion

Diventare autista di camion non significa solo superare gli esami. Si tratta di entrare in un ruolo che comporta responsabilità reali, ma anche opportunità a lungo termine. Con la giusta patente, la giusta formazione e la determinazione ad affrontare la vita sulla strada, si tratta di una carriera che può offrire stabilità e progressione.

Noi di SNAP sappiamo come devono essere questi viaggi. Ecco perché lavoriamo con flotte e autisti in tutta Europa per renderli più sicuri, semplici e confortevoli: da parcheggi sicuri e migliori strutture di assistenza a strumenti digitali intelligenti che fanno risparmiare tempo e stress. Sia che siate alle prime armi o che guidiate da anni, siamo qui per sostenervi in ogni momento del vostro percorso.

Scaricate oggi stesso la app intruck per trovare parcheggi, strutture e servizi di fiducia, ovunque vi porti il vostro percorso.

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martedì 25 novembre 2025 • Notizie e aggiornamenti

LA POLONIA ACCELERA IL PASSAGGIO AL TRASPORTO A ZERO EMISSIONI

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Poland’s transportation sector is undergoing a major transformation. In recent months, the government has introduced a series of high-value funding programmes aimed at decarbonising the country’s road network and logistics operations. Much of this activity focuses on infrastructure related to heavy-duty vehicles – a sign that the transition to cleaner freight is being embraced across Europe.The scale of investment – and the speed at which it's happening – will be important for operators, managers and infrastructure planners right across Europe. To understand why, it helps to look at both the wider European context and the specific funding available in Poland.The move towards lowand zero-emission transport has been gathering pace across Europe for several years. The EU’s package and to cut emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 45% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040. The (AFIR) also states that there must be high-power charging points for heavy vehicles every 60 kilometres along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) – a system of European roads, railways, ports and airports that forms the backbone of continental freight – by 2030. Hydrogen refuelling stations must be available every 200 kilometres.The UK is following a similar path. Z are being used to test electric and hydrogen HGVs on long-haul routes, while funding is being allocated to depot charging and refuelling infrastructure.Against this backdrop, Poland’s programme shows that Central and Eastern Europe are ready to take a leading role in building cleaner, better-connected transportation.In March 2025, Poland’s (NFOŚiGW) launched two major funding calls worth a combined PLN 2 billion. The first will cover the construction and expansion of power grids that supply high-capacity charging stations, especially those on the TEN-T. It covers both grid expansion and the installation of new connections. This will mean that the network can deliver the energy needed for rapid truck charging. Energy and grid operators can apply for grants if their projects meet minimum power thresholds. The second funding call supports the construction of heavy-vehicle charging stations themselves. The aim is to create 550 publicly accessible points across the country, serving both electric and hydrogen trucks. A final programme, which launched in Q2 2025, gives grants and loans to businesses so they can buy or lease zero-emission trucks in categories N2 and N3. Category N2 covers vehicles with a gross weight between 3.5 and 12 tonnes, while N3 applies to trucks over 12 tonnes. Funding levels range from 30 to 60 per cent, depending on company size. Upper limits of PLN 400,000 apply to N2 vehicles and PLN 750,000 to N3 models. Applications will be , so operators can plan their transition to zero-emission vehicles. These investments sit alongside Poland’s existing programme, which subsidises electric car purchases for individuals and companies, further extending the country’s sustainable transport strategy beyond passenger vehicles.According to the , Poland transports more goods by road than any other EU country. It is a natural gateway between Western Europe and the Baltic States, Ukraine and the Balkans, which means a reliable zero-emission infrastructure in Poland will have a Europe-wide impact.By setting clear power requirements and aligning projects with the TEN-T corridors, the government is ensuring a coordinated approach rather than isolated projects. The goal is a dependable network where electric and hydrogen trucks can move freely along key trade routes. The Deputy Minister for Climate and Environment described the programme as a way to strengthen “the competitiveness of Polish freight operators” while cutting emissions from one of the country’s largest economic sectors.Poland’s domestic network is also part of the wider . A total of nine EU countries – including Poland – committed in September 2025 to accelerate charging infrastructure deployment along key freight routes, such as the North Sea-Baltic and Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridors of the TEN-T.For fleets that operate across Europe, the initiative means charging infrastructure will become more standardised and predictable between countries. This will help drivers plan cross-border routes with greater confidence while supporting the shift towards zero-emission freight.For fleet operators, the timing is encouraging. Zero-emission trucks are rapidly , with sales of nearly 2,000 zero-emission heavy-duty electric trucks registered in the first half of 2025 across the EU. There are challenges, however. Adding high-power charging capacity will mean that grid operators, local authorities and logistics centres have to cooperate. It will also take time to hire technicians with the skills to install and maintain high-voltage equipment.In addition, vehicle costs and operational factors could also slow progress. Even with generous subsidies, businesses must weigh the cost of electric vehicle ownership, route patterns and depot readiness.For the road transport community, Poland’s programme is a significant milestone. Once complete, its charging and refuelling network will connect eastern and western Europe, supporting cleaner and more efficient freight movement.“This is a turning point for heavy transport,” says Nick Renton, Head of European Strategy and Business Development at SNAP. “Poland’s actions show that zero-emission freight is becoming part of daily life, rather than a long-term vision. As charging and refuelling points multiply, operators will be able to schedule cleaner journeys with confidence.”As the situation develops, we will continue to support fleets across Europe with technology, insight and practical tools for drivers. Our helps identify and book rest stops, refuelling points and secure parking, with more zero-emission facilities being added as new sites open. For operators looking to stay ahead of infrastructure changes, it provides a clear view of how the road network is evolving – and where new opportunities are emerging.

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giovedì 30 ottobre 2025 • Notizie e aggiornamenti

SNELLIRE LE OPERAZIONI DELLA FLOTTA: LA STORIA ISTANTANEA DI FET LOGISTICS

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Located in Colnbrook, Berkshire, is a family-owned and family-run company specialising in the transportation of pharmaceutical products.The company originated from humble beginnings in 1984 when Frederick Woolley produced a service that was second to none in the secure logistics industry his very own tracking system, the best on the market, which left companies knocking on his door to transport their goods safely throughout Europe. In 1999, FET entered the world of pharmaceutical transportation, with Frederick taking on a partner, his son-in-law, Harry Hughes. From there, the business has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the best pharmaceutical logistics companies in the UK. We sit down with Managing Director, Harry, to discuss what it's like running a fleet across Europe and how SNAP has helped ease processes."We focus on transporting high-value, high-consequence goods, white glove deliveries, and hospital deliveries. We're often in mainland Europe pretty much every day, from Northern Ireland all the way down to Spain, Italy, and even Greece."Transporting high-value goods comes with the added pressure to ensure your drivers park in safe and secure areas. For Harry, his drivers must have access to a wide network of truck stops across Europe, complete with details regarding security features something SNAP can deliver through its and Transporting high-consequence goods also brings additional challenges, as Harry explains:"We have the same challenges as everyone else in the supply chain, but you're adding temperature as well. That's another critical requirement. Whether it be a dry ice box that's got a life of 72 hours, or you need to keep that van completely at the right temperature throughout its journey. If the truck or van has to park up overnight, we need to ensure that the temperature is being monitored through the night as well."TAPA EMEA's TSR regulations have been developed by the industry, for the industry. The standard protects products transported by road and aims to ensure the safety of drivers, vehicles, and cargo. As TAPA UK Lead, Harry knows the importance and the benefits of transporting goods under TAPA TSR."We outsource to an external monitoring company for some of the delicate loads being transported under TSR. This means they will monitor the load for the route and geofence it if it deviates. They're checking in with the driver and also checking that it's parked at the right location from the route risk assessment we've uploaded to the monitoring company."These standards give drivers, fleet operators, and customers peace of mind that their cargo will be transported safely. And Harry has peace of mind when these journeys utilise SNAP's vast network of truck stops across Europe."You know that if you go to a SNAP site, you're going to get a decent site."Driver welfare remains a critical topic within the mobility industry, and for fleets like Harry's, ensuring their drivers are looked after while on the road remains vital. We asked Harry what offerings truck stops must provide to those on the road regularly:"I think the drivers just want some decent facilities. If they've got a shower, toilet, and a hot meal, they're generally happy." He also notes that it's not a one-size-fits-all, "they've all got different requirements. Some of them want to go to sites with a fancy restaurant, and some of them are just happy with a burger and chips. I think if the basics are there of clean facilities, hot and cold food, and showers, that's the main thing."Truck stops are already in high demand, and the most popular ones, offering the right facilities and security requirements, tend to fill up early in the evening. This often forces drivers to park in unsafe areas, a challenge that's expected to grow even more significant when SNAP not only simplifies life for fleet managers but also delivers a seamless parking experience for drivers. This leads to increased convenience and satisfaction on the road, while enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations across the company."It's the simplicity for the drivers. They don't have to worry about anything. They just pull in, and the parking payment method is already done for them. The drivers love it since we've implemented it," Harry states. SNAP's growing network of truck wash sites is something that hasn't gone unnoticed by FET Logistics, especially when the weather takes a turn for the worse:"More truck washes are coming onto the network, which helps us especially through winter. Nobody wants to see a dirty truck turn up if you're loading pharmaceuticals into it."Inspired by what you've just read? Catch the full interview with

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martedì 28 ottobre 2025 • Notizie e aggiornamenti

TACHIGRAFI INTELLIGENTI DI SECONDA GENERAZIONE: COSA DEVONO SAPERE I GESTORI DI FLOTTA

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The road transport industry in Europe is undergoing a significant change with the rollout of the second-generation smart tachograph (Smart Tachograph Version 2, or G2V2). These new devices have been introduced under the to improve road safety, to ensure fair competition and to protect drivers' rights.For fleet managers across the EU – and in the UK for those operating internationally – it’s crucial to understand what the new smart tachograph v2 entails, the timelines for its implementation and how it will impact daily operations. This article provides a practical overview of G2V2 features, regulatory deadlines and the operational implications for fleets. The second-generation smart tachograph is an upgraded digital tachograph unit with enhanced capabilities, designed to boost compliance with driving rules and streamline enforcement. Building on the first smart tachographs introduced in 2019, the new smart tachograph adds several important features: G2V2 devices use satellite positioning (Galileo GNSS) to record a vehicle’s position when crossing national borders. This helps enforce rules on cabotage and driver posting by providing precise records of when a truck enters a new country. The new tachograph enables enforcement officers to retrieve data wirelessly via Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC). Roadside inspectors can remotely receive recent driving time, last stop or potential violations as a truck approaches. In essence, enforcers can access key tachograph data from G2V2 without stopping the vehicle, which facilitates smarter and more unified enforcement of driver-hours rules.This ‘remote check’ capability allows authorities to pre-select vehicles that may need a closer inspection, reducing unnecessary stops for compliant drivers. G2V2 includes a mandatory ITS interface with Bluetooth connectivity for secure data exchange with third-party systems. This means fleet telematics platforms can pair with the tachograph to access data, such as vehicle location, speed, driver activity and even vehicle events (for example, brake usage) in real time. For fleet managers, this integration offers the possibility of richer data streams for compliance monitoring and route management, seamlessly connecting tachograph information to their existing fleet management software. The new G2V2 tachographs record more information and retain it for longer. Driver activity logs now cover 56 days instead of 28, extending the control period for enforcement and helping operators with data retention and audits. In addition, new data fields provide a fuller picture of each journey. The devices log loading and unloading locations, record whether the vehicle is carrying passengers or goods, and capture configuration and calibration events in greater detail. Together, these updates support both compliance and logistics planning. Drivers will, however, need training to make the new manual entries for load and unload points, as these coordinates are stored for later verification. The second-gen units come with improved security to detect and resist tampering. They also have updatable software to allow future enhancements. Additionally, new driver cards (G2V2 driver cards) have been introduced with larger memory to accommodate the extra data. There is no immediate legal requirement for drivers to replace existing digital tachograph cards if they are still valid, but as cards expire, they’ll be replaced with the updated ones to fully use G2V2 features.Most major tachograph deadlines have already passed. All heavy vehicles operating internationally within the EU or entering from the UK are now required to have the second-generation smart tachograph (G2V2) fitted.The only remaining milestone is 1 July 2026, when the rule will be extended to light commercial vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes used for international transport. Historically, vans were exempt from EU drivers’ hours and tachograph rules, but from July 2026, operators carrying goods across borders will need to comply.This change aims to close long-standing loopholes and ensure that drivers of smaller commercial vehicles follow the same rest-time rules as HGV operators. Fleet managers running pan-European van fleets should start planning installations now, integrating the upgrade with routine servicing or fleet renewal cycles to minimise disruption.Fleet managers with international operations need to understand that compliance with these tachograph upgrades is now a prerequisite for cross-border road transport in Europe. If your trucks travel between EU countries – or from the UK into the EU – failing to equip the right tachograph can stop your business at the border. Here are key points on how different fleets are affected:As noted above, since August 2025, any heavy goods vehicle conducting international trips within the EU must have the second-gen tachograph. This applies regardless of where in the EU the truck is registered. Enforcement is carried out during roadside checks or at borders. Non-compliant vehicles can be taken off the road until a proper tachograph is installed. British fleets running international journeys into or within the EU are subject to the same tachograph requirements if they are operating goods vehicles. This is because the rules are incorporated into the AETR treaty, which governs road transport between EU and non-EU European countries. The UK Department for Transport has aligned domestic regulations to mirror the EU timeline for international journeys. Failing to upgrade doesn’t just mean a fine – it can mean your truck is stopped at a checkpoint and cannot complete its delivery. Authorities in countries like France have imposed and even jail time for serious tachograph compliance breaches. Other nations like Germany, Spain and Italy have their own stiff penalties. In addition, non-compliance can tarnish a company’s reputation.On the positive side, compliant fleets stand to benefit from smoother enforcement. Trucks with up-to-date devices, for instance, may be stopped less frequently, thanks to remote pre-checks, allowing law-abiding drivers to keep moving.One of the core aims of the new tachograph legislation and the wider EU Mobility Package is to improve working conditions. By automating record-keeping tasks such as border entries and limiting illegal overscheduling, the system helps ensure drivers get proper rest. This is expected to reduce fatigue-related incidents and make enforcement fairer, giving drivers confidence that competitors are following the same rules.Remote enforcement also means compliant drivers face fewer roadside delays, allowing them to complete journeys with less stress.Drivers will need some training to adapt. While the basics remain the same, new features require manual input of load and unload locations and consent for data sharing with connected systems. Understanding these prompts – and how to respond if a fault occurs – will make operation straightforward.From a fleet perspective, G2V2 devices store twice as much data (56 days), so downloads will be larger and contain more history. Operators should check that their tachograph software and storage systems can handle this increased volume.Finally, with Bluetooth and online connectivity, data privacy has become a talking point. Enforcement authorities can access tachograph data for compliance, but when sharing with telematics or management systems, drivers must first give consent. Fleet managers should reassure drivers that all data is handled securely and used only for legitimate, GDPR-compliant purposes.Second-generation smart tachographs touch every part of fleet operations, from compliance and route planning to driver welfare. Taking a proactive approach will help you stay compliant – and make the most of the new technology. Keep up with updates from the European Commission’s Mobility and Transport division, as well as industry bodies. Regulations can be complex, but official summaries and FAQs are a good starting point. Run toolbox talks or refresher sessions for drivers and transport managers, focusing on new functions like remote enforcement and manual entries. Live data can help you monitor remaining driving hours, adjust dispatch plans and identify routes that frequently approach limits. Encourage your teams to view tachograph compliance as part of good fleet management, not just a regulatory obligation. Recognise milestones like zero infringements, invest in driver training, and make sure everyone understands how accurate data benefits safety and efficiency.The rollout of G2V2 brings challenges, but also clear benefits: stronger enforcement, better data and fairer working conditions for drivers. For fleets that embrace the change, the reward is smoother operations, improved safety and a more connected, compliant future on Europe’s roads.At SNAP, we’re supporting fleets across the continent through this next stage of digital transformation. Through the intruck app, drivers can pre-book secure parking along their routes – while the SNAP Portal lets fleet managers plan and reserve rest stops in advance, ensuring compliance and protecting driver welfare.