Contents
What is compared
- 12
- Surname and first name, compared with the driver in your list
- 3
- Date of birth
- 4b
- Card expiry date
- 5b
- Card number
Driver card deadlines
| What | Rule |
|---|---|
| Validity | Five years |
| Renewal application | At least 15 working days before expiry (Art. 28 Regulation (EU) No 165/2014), no earlier than six months before |
| Loss, theft, fault | Apply for a replacement card within seven calendar days; in the case of theft, report it to the police first |
| Driving without a card | Only after loss, theft or a fault, and for no more than 15 calendar days, with printouts from the tachograph |
In detail: Renewing a driver card.
What FleetCred does not replace
FleetCred checks whether the driver has a valid card. You continue to download the card using your reading device, your download software or Samsara remote download, at least every 28 days. With the add-on Tachograph downloads, FleetCred monitors this deadline and the 90 days for the mass memory, reads the files, shows the activities for each day and compiles them for the authority. FleetCred does not check for breaches of driving and rest time rules.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the driver apply for the renewal card?
In Germany, depending on the federal state, at the driving licence authority, TÜV or DEKRA. The competent body depends on the driver’s place of residence.
Can FleetCred remind me of the renewal application before the deadline starts?
Yes. You set the lead time yourself, for example eight weeks. The reminder goes to the driver and to those responsible.