Remote Tacho Download by Squarell (RTDS)
Let Squarell manage your Remote Tachograph Downloads
Not every telematics provider wants to develop and maintain its own Remote Tachograph Download infrastructure.
The Remote Tacho Download by Squarell (RTDS) service removes this complexity by providing a complete download service managed through ExpertView.
Squarell handles the scheduling, authentication and communication, allowing customers to focus on their fleet operations instead of tachograph protocols.


A complete managed service
With RTDS, Squarell manages the complete Remote Tachograph Download process.
This includes:
- Download scheduling
- Company card management
- Authentication
- Remote communication
- Download management
- Delivery of DDD files
The service automatically downloads both Vehicle Unit and Driver Card data according to the configured schedule.
Secure company card management
Because Remote Tachograph Download requires a valid company card, Squarell provides secure remote access through a managed company-card environment.
The required company cards are hosted in a secure card management system, allowing authorised downloads without requiring the customer to build their own infrastructure.

ExpertView integration
All download settings are managed through ExpertView.
Examples include:
- Download frequency
- Device configuration
- Download status
- Communication monitoring
Downloaded DDD files can be:
- Retrieved through ExpertView
- Downloaded automatically through the ExpertView API
- Forwarded to integrated DDD analysis platforms
Business Benefits
RTDS removes the need to develop:
- Download scheduler
- Tachograph communication protocol
- Company card management
- Download monitoring
- DDD file handling
Customers receive a complete managed service while remaining compliant with European tachograph legislation.
Ideal for
RTDS is particularly suitable for:
- Fleet operators
- Smaller telematics providers
- System integrators
- Organisations wanting rapid implementation
without investing in their own Remote Tachograph Download infrastructure.
Why choose Squarell?
Whether you want to build your own Remote Tachograph Download platform or prefer a fully managed service, Squarell offers both options.
- RTDC gives complete control to telematics providers with their own backend infrastructure.
- RTDS delivers a ready-to-use managed service through ExpertView.
Both applications use the same reliable Squarell IVMS technology and help organisations comply with European tachograph legislation while significantly reducing manual administration.



