On 11 March 2025, at the National Labor Inspection training center in Wroclaw, we had the distinct pleasure of engaging with and training over 30 seasoned labor inspectors from across Poland, each specializing in transportation and the inspection of drivers’ working hours. The training focused on the advanced application of TachoScan Control by the National Labor Inspection, along with an in-depth discussion of the recent changes associated with the mobility package.
Enhanced capabilities of the TachoScan Control program from the National Labor Inspection
During the full-day training, expertly conducted by industry leaders Mateusz Włoch, Piotr Dajema, and Adam Kapuściński, participants gained valuable insights into the innovative advanced features of TachoScan Control used by the National Labor Inspection. We engaged in comprehensive exercises using meticulously prepared data, enabling participants to refine their skills in analyzing information from tachographs and driver cards.
Regulatory shifts: the mobility package and the latest generation of tachographs
A key component of the training involved an in-depth discussion on the changes brought about by the mobility package, which encompasses the introduction of new tachographs and modifications to the regulations governing working, driving, and rest times for drivers engaged in occasional passenger transport. We conducted an analysis of how these changes will impact inspectors’ daily responsibilities and identified the tools and data necessary for them to effectively verify drivers’ working hours.
Discussions about the challenges facing the transportation industry
During the meeting, we engaged in numerous substantive discussions addressing the current challenges and issues facing the transportation industry. We meticulously focused on the challenges associated with time recording and its influence on the accurate calculation of drivers’ wages.
Key Takeaways:
For years, Polish labor inspectors have been using specialized software to analyze data from tachographs and driver cards. In addition to verifying working hours, driving time, and rest periods, they also assess the accuracy of time records, which serve as the foundation for wage calculations. The training served as a crucial component in enhancing the inspectors’ expertise in transport inspections while safeguarding workers’ rights.
