Truck Tachographs & Data Loggers – Instruments, Dials & Gauges

The Data Loggers category brings together used OEM digital tachographs and data loggers for heavy trucks. These units record driving and rest times, vehicle speed and distance in order to help fleets comply with European and UK drivers’ hours regulations and keep vehicles operating safely.

Used OEM digital tachographs & truck data loggers

VRA Truckparts dismantles modern European trucks in-house and recovers tachograph head units and related data logging equipment for re-use. Typical items in this category include:

• digital tachograph head units (for example Stoneridge SE5000 for MAN TGX/TGS and VDO DTCO units for Mercedes-Benz Actros/Arocs/Antos);
• tachograph data loggers that store driver card and vehicle unit data over long periods;
• supporting hardware that connects to the wider Instruments, Dials & Gauges system in the truck cab.

Digital tachographs record key information such as driving time, breaks and rest periods, vehicle speed and distance travelled, along with driver and vehicle identification data. This information is used to monitor compliance with drivers’ hours rules and improve fleet safety and efficiency.

Truck brands & donor vehicles

Most data loggers and tachograph heads listed here come from late-model European heavy trucks such as Volvo FH/FM, MAN TGX/TGS, DAF XF/XG, Scania R/S and Mercedes-Benz Actros and Atego. We focus on Euro 5–Euro 6 vehicles sourced in the UK, giving you access to hardware that is directly relevant to today’s working fleets.

All components are removed by our own team using the structured process outlined on the Dismantling & Quality Process page. Each part is inspected for obvious damage, broken connectors, corrosion and signs of tampering before being added to stock.

Calibration & legal compliance

Digital tachographs and data loggers normally require calibration by an authorised tachograph centre after installation or if they are moved between vehicles. Calibration ensures that the tachograph accurately records speed, distance and driver activities and remains compliant with EU and UK regulations.

VRA Truckparts supplies the used OEM tachograph head unit itself; calibration, coding and configuration must be carried out by a suitably approved workshop or service partner. For general information on programming and specialist fitting, please refer to our Fitting & Programming Advice page.

Why choose used OEM data loggers from VRA Truckparts?

• OEM quality – genuine Stoneridge, VDO/Continental and manufacturer-branded tachograph units;
• Transparent listings – real photos of the exact unit, OEM references and donor truck details wherever possible;
• Fleet value – significant savings versus new tachographs while keeping compliance and reliability in focus;
• Sustainable sourcing – re-using OEM electronics supports our Sustainability & Recycling approach.

Checking compatibility before you buy

Because tachographs and data loggers are tightly integrated with the vehicle’s electronics, we recommend confirming compatibility before ordering. Useful information includes:

• OEM / OE part numbers from the label on your existing tachograph head unit;
• truck make, model, year, Euro class and axle configuration;
• any additional codes (software version, hardware version, series designation).

Our How to Find the Right Truck Part and Compatibility & VIN Policy pages explain which details to send. You can contact VRA Truckparts with your registration, VIN and part numbers so we can help identify a suitable data logger or tachograph from stock.

Related instruments & dashboard components

Data loggers sit alongside other cab instruments and displays. If you are refurbishing a dashboard or solving fault codes, you may also want to browse:

• Instruments, Dials & Gauges – main category for HGV instruments;
• Tachometers/Rev Counters – engine RPM gauges and rev counters;
• Instrument Panels & Clusters – complete truck instrument clusters and multi-gauge panels.

Ordering, shipping & returns

Our How to Order page explains how to place an order and request extra photos or information. Orders are shipped from Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, with tracked delivery options across the UK and EU – see Delivery & Shipping for more details.

For information on invoices and taxes please refer to Payment & VAT. Condition grading and warranty details are covered on the Warranty & Part Condition page, and our Returns & Refunds policy explains what to do if a part is not suitable.

Browse data loggers & tachographs at VRA Truckparts

To find the right data logger or tachograph head unit you can:

• filter this category by brand (MAN, Mercedes-Benz and others);
• use the search bar with your existing OEM number or tachograph model (for example DTCO 1381 or SE5000);
• or start from Trucks We Dismantle and browse parts from the same donor vehicle.

With a correctly matched and calibrated tachograph in place, your trucks can stay compliant, safe and efficient – while your fleet benefits from the value of high-quality used OEM data loggers from VRA Truckparts.