In short: In Arad County there are several RAR-authorized workshops where you can check, install, or calibrate a tachograph, both in the city of Arad and in the localities of Sofronea, Livada, Lipova, and Pecica. The list in this article is taken from the public register of the Romanian Auto Registry for the Arad County. The periodic inspection of the tachograph is done at least once every two years, according to Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014, and retrofitting with a smart tachograph 2 is planned most simply with this inspection.
If you own a transport company in this county, you are probably looking for tachograph inspection services in Arad.
The new European Union regulation It provides for the replacement of old tachographs, either analog or non-intelligent digital.
To make your search easier, we have prepared a list of tachograph check services in Arad, which you can consult.
Which vehicles are targeted and what are the deadlines?
A variety of vehicles, both for domestic and international transport, are subject to the new regulations. If you want to check whether your vehicle complies with these deadlines, here are the details below:
- Until December 31, 2024 – all vehicles exceeding 3.5 tons and carrying goods or people (including trucks and buses with 9+1 seats) must be compliant.
- Until August 20, 2025 – the replacement of the 1st generation smart tachographs with the 2nd generation smart tachographs is mandatory.
- Until July 1, 2026 – commercial vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tons that carry out international transport will have to be properly equipped.
What changes does the intelligent tachograph 2 bring?
The intelligent tachograph brings improvements such as:
GPS connectivity: It provides a more precise location of the vehicle.
Transmission of data in real time: The data is transmitted directly to the authorities in real time.
Advanced security measures: It prevents data manipulation through improved security mechanisms.
Compatibility with the new regulations: It complies with the new legislative requirements.
Monitoring the drivers' activity: It improves the supervision of driving activities.
Increased road safety: It increases road safety.
Facilitation of remote controls: It allows authorities to carry out remote controls.
Reducing the risk of forgery: It reduces the risk of falsification of the data collected by the tachograph.
The intelligent tachograph 2, also known as Smart Tachograph 2 or 2nd Generation Tachograph, is an advanced version of the digital tachograph introduced in the European Union to improve the monitoring and compliance with driving and rest rules for commercial vehicle drivers.
The intelligent tachograph 2 uses the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) to automatically record the vehicle’s locations at the beginning and end of the journey, but also regularly along the way. This allows for more precise monitoring of routes and driving times.
Can tachograph data still be downloaded remotely?
Yes, the tachograph data can be downloaded remotely, but NOT with any GPS equipment.
Attention!
Smart Tachograph 2 NOT It is compatible with all types of GPS equipment. This means that incompatible equipment will not work together and you will not be able to download the tachograph data remotely.
If you want GPS fleet tracking devices that would work with the new tachographs, Contact us!
What is the list of tachograph verification services in Arad?
There are several check-up services for tachograph testing in Arad. To help you in your search, I have prepared a list for you:
VOLAN SA
Address: 19A SIRIEI Street, ARAD
Contact number: 0257259558
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DARAMEC SRL
Address: Strada 6, no. 19, SOFRONEA
Contact number: 0372977441
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TACHONAN SERVICE SRL
Address: Sat Sanleani Street no. 376B, COM. LIVADA
Contact number: 0357800943
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PLETL SRL
Address: SUBL. SUCIU SORIN str. no. 134/F, LIPOVA
Contact number: 0257388430
CDC TRUCK SERVICE SRL
Address: str. 1 no. 304, PECICA
Contact number: 0731331743
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Important note!
The information in this article is public in nature and has been taken from RAROM. Our company does not assume responsibility for the mentioned services; the article is strictly informative.
Equipping the vehicles in your fleet can be a complicated and costly process. We are aware of the difficulties in the transportation field and, therefore, we strive to provide you with useful and up-to-date information.
If you want to learn more about smart tachographs, we invite you to explore other relevant articles available: Smart tachograph 2025 – the impact of the regulation on hauliers.
Frequently asked questions about checking the tachograph in Arad County
Where can I find an authorized tachograph service in the city of Arad?
In the municipality of Arad, the article indicates the VOLANUL SA workshop, with a working point at 19A Siriei Street, contactable at 0257259558. It is the only workshop on our list that is actually located in the city; the rest are in localities in the county. The data come from the public register of the Romanian Automobile Registry for the Arad county, updated periodically by RAR, so it is worth confirming by phone before departure.
Which tachograph workshops operate in Arad County, outside the county seat?
Outside the municipality of Arad, the list includes DARAMEC SRL in Sofronea, TACHONAN SERVICE SRL in the village of Sânleani, Livada commune, PLETL SRL in Lipova and CDC TRUCK SERVICE SRL in Pecica. The distribution covers both the peri-urban area of Arad and the eastern part of the county, towards the Mures Valley, which helps carriers who do not want to enter the city with large groups.
Where can a carrier from Ineu, Chișineu-Criș or Sebiș check their tachograph?
Arad County does not have authorized workshops in every city, so carriers from Ineu, Chișineu-Criș or Sebiș usually choose units from Arad, Pecica, Sofronea, Livada or Lipova. Choose the workshop depending on the vehicle’s usual route: for those traveling west, Pecica is more convenient, located on the road to the customs office, and for the Văi Mureșului area, Lipova.
At what intervals is the periodic inspection of the tachograph mandatory?
Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014 requires the inspection of the tachograph in an approved workshop at least once every two years. During the inspection, the correct installation and operation of the device are checked, the presence of the approval mark, the absence of handling devices, as well as the actual size and circumference of the tires. In Romania, the workshops that can perform these operations are authorized by the Romanian Automobile Registry, including those in Arad County.
What documents do I take with me when I go to a tachograph workshop in Arad?
At the workshop, the vehicle’s registration certificate, its identity card, the documents of the existing tachograph, including the mounting plate and previous inspection reports, plus the business card or driver’s license, if applicable, are generally presented. The exact requirements vary from one workshop to another, which is why it is useful to make an advance phone call to the chosen unit in Arad County.
What are the deadlines for switching to the 2 intelligent tachograph?
The timetable established at European level provides for December 31, 2024 for retrofitting vehicles with analog or digital non-intelligent tachographs used in international transport, August 18, 2025 for replacing the 1st generation smart tachographs, and July 1, 2026 for commercial vehicles between 2.5 and 3.5 tons that carry out international or cabotage transport. In practice, retrofitting is planned most simply with the periodic inspection.
How much does the tachograph check cost in Arad County?
The rates are not regulated uniformly and vary from one workshop to another, depending on the type of device, the operation requested — periodic inspection, calibration, new installation or retrofitting with a smart tachograph 2 — and the brand of the equipment. For a fair price, request an offer directly from the workshops in Arad, Sofronea, Livada, Lipova or Pecica, specifying the vehicle type and the model of the tachograph installed.
