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Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited
30 Liverpool Road North
Burscough
Ormskirk
Lancashire - L40 5TP
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1704 894 555; Fax: +44 (0) 1704 893 737
Email: info@digital-tachograph.com

1980's

Demonstration Of Analysis System To The Transport Minister

This press cutting, published on July 23, 1984, shows Nigel Kirkwood demonstrating an analysis system to the Transport Minister Mrs. Lynda Chalker. This system was adopted by the Department of Transport. It was also used by many Police Forces throughout the country.

Sirius 1 micro-computer

In the 1980’s the Sirius 1 micro-computer with its 360Kb single sided floppy disk drivers and 4.77Mhz processor was one of the most popular and powerful pc's available.

The Apricot

The next generation of computing for the analysis of tachograph charts.

1990's

BBC1 Appearance

Tachograph Analysis Consultants appears on BBC1 television with Martin Henfield, presenter of North West Tonight.

1996

Producing A Training Video

TAC produced two award winning transport training DVD / videos covering the practical application of EC Regulations for Drivers' Hours and tachographs. With over 1,000 sales and an Innovation Award, the DVD / videos speak for themselves. They are applicable to the UK and Europe and to both goods and passenger operations. The DVD / videos divide into short self-contained modules (typically lasting 5 minutes). Each item can be looked at on its own, with no necessity to view the entire DVD / video at once.

The picture below shows filming "on location" in London in a Lyons Tetley vehicle which the company very kindly allowed TAC to use in the production of the DVD / video.

1999

Truckfest By The URTU

The United Road Transport Union (URTU) invited Tachograph Analysis Consultants (TAC) to discuss digital tachographs with their Members. At Truckfests all around the UK, TAC was answering questions on digital tachographs and gathering driver opinions.

The URTU Mobile office tractor unit carries the digital tachograph message.

Some of the amazing trucks at Truckfest.

The United Road Transport Union (URTU) and TAC teams with the mobile office – ready to answer questions on all matters of road transport.

Just some of the visitors at Truckfest.

2001

The World's Largest Digital Tachogaph Survey

The worlds largest digital tachograph survey ever undertaken starts its journey. Boxes of survey forms being loaded, bound for different EU Member States.

Chatting to drivers directly for the questionnaire.

Making a presentation in Germany regarding the digital tachograph.

Some of the completed questionnaires being sorted, prior to data entry.

2002

Partnership - RTITB & TAC

Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited (TAC) joined forces with (the Road Industry Transport Training Board) in December 2002 ready for digital tachographs. The result, a range of totally practical training programmes for drivers, managers, trainers, the IT team and for trainers to be trained.

2004

Industry Award For Excellence For The Nemesis™ System

FIRST CLASS
Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited wins national Freight Transport Award

Liverpool-based Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited has won the Freight Transport Award at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) Annual Awards for Excellence 2004, hosted by GMTV presenter and Royal Television Society Presenter of the Year, John Stapleton. CILT (UK) President, Professor Alan Waller, presented the award to Nigel Kirkwood of Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited at a Gala Dinner Evening held in London on 21 October 2004.

Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited won the ABP Connect-sponsored accolade for a development any fleet company could employ that has given clients more action-oriented information on which to manage many aspects of their fleet performance.

Building on an existing process of tachograph records analysis, to monitor 190 items of relevant information, to provide reports that focus on areas for action, this innovation has resulted in improvements of 7% in fuel costs, 8% in resource utilisation and 7% in overall costs.

Pictured (from left to right): Professor Alan Waller, President CILT(UK), Nigel Kirkwood, Technical Director, Tachograph Analysis Consultants Ltd, Jeffe Baker, Business Development Manager from sponsor ABP Connect

Pictured (from left to right): Nigel Kirkwood, Technical Director, Tachograph Analysis Consultants Ltd, John Stapleton, GMTV presenter and Royal Television Society Presenter of the Year

2005

Transport National Conference at the NEC

Nigel Kirkwood speaking at the Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport National Conference at the NEC in Birmingham, June, 2005.

2006

20 Years Service

Helen and Chris receive flowers and a bottle of champagne at the 20 years service party. “The time has just flown by”, Helen and Chris remarked. “We are looking forward to the next 20 years!”.

RTITB and TAC at the Commercial Vehicle Show. Digital tachograph training was just one of the areas of training on display.

Left to right - Julie Fawcett, RTITB (Marketing Department); Nigel Kirkwood, Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited (Technical Director); Alex Nelson, RTITB (Managing Director); Jody Titley, RTITB (Driver Trainer).

2008

Louise Ellman

On the 12th September, 2008, Lynn McEwen, Director of Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited, met Louise Ellman.

Louise Ellman
Louise Ellman is Chair of the Commons Transport Select Committee. The vacancy arose after the sudden death of Gwyneth Dunwoody MP. She is a long standing member of the Transport Select Committee, and so has an important influence on many transport issues of the day. She is also Chair of Labours Regeneration Group.

TAC Works In Conjunction With The Liverpool Chamber

TAC works with the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and is actively engaged in providing views to the UK and European governments regarding transport and other related business issues.

2009

Nigel Kirkwood Meets With The Prime Minister

On the 7th January, 2009, Nigel Kirkwood, Director of Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited, met with the Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Lynn McEwen of “TAC Presents Annual Award For Excellence” at the CILT

TAC was proud to sponsor the Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Transport Planning”.

On the 22nd October, 450 guests gathered at the Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport (CILT) Annual Awards for Excellence Dinner, 2009.

It was held at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square, and hosted by BBC TV presenter Declan Curry.

The award was presented by Lynn McEwen, Director of TAC (pictured far right).

2010

Nigel Kirkwood Receiving "Services To The Transport & Logistics Industry" Award

On 11th June, Nigel Kirkwood, Director of Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited received an award for "Services To The Transport and Logistics Industry" at the CILT (UK) Northwest Region Awards 2010.

A gala dinner was held at Crannage Hall, Cheshire with the evening being hosted by Dave Guest of Northwest Tonight. The award was sponsored by White Arrow Logistics and presented by Sir Moir Lockhead, OBE FCILT.

For further details, permission to reproduce part or all of this article etc, contact:
Dr Nigel E Kirkwood,
Tachograph Analysis Consultants Limited,
30 Liverpool Road North
Burscough
Ormskirk
Lancashire - L40 5TP
Telephone : 01704 894 555
E-mail : info@digital-tachograph.com Web: www.digital-tachograph.com

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