On October 9th, Yano Research Institute published its findings on the domestic market for telematics services for commercial vehicles. The report estimates that the market for digital tachographs (digital tachographs) for trucks and buses in fiscal year 2024 will reach 78,800 units based on manufacturer shipments. The report predicts that digital tachographs are evolving from recording devices to operational support infrastructure, and that demand for digital tachographs with communication capabilities will expand significantly in the future.
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A digital tachograph is a device that automatically records vehicle operation status, and is a type of tachograph that can save data such as speed, distance traveled, and driving time in digital format.
Compared to conventional analog tachographs, it offers higher accuracy and is more difficult to tamper with, playing a crucial role in safe driving management and tracking working hours.
Regarding the applications of digital tachographs, the report analyzes that "they are evolving from their traditional role as recording devices to tools that support advanced operational management, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced corporate competitiveness through AI and data analysis."
In particular, major transportation companies are increasingly switching to digital tachographs with communication capabilities, which is expected to lead to increased demand.
Looking ahead, the market for digital tachographs for trucks and buses in fiscal year 2025 is projected to reach 81,200 units based on manufacturer shipments (103.0% compared to the previous year).
Furthermore, with increased awareness campaigns and subsidy programs by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and industry associations, coupled with the enforcement of two logistics-related laws, it is expected that the introduction of connected digital tachographs will accelerate from 2026 to 2027.
Furthermore, the market for digital tachographs for trucks and buses is projected to maintain steady growth, reaching 89,000 units in fiscal year 2027 (104.6% compared to the previous year). In particular, the report suggests that "the transition to more advanced, connected digital tachographs will accelerate," mainly among major transportation companies.
