HGV Time Pilot

HGV Time Pilot A compliance-first driver hours tracking system built to simplify UK HGV regulations for everyday drivers. HGV Time Pilot is a web application designed to help HGV drivers accurately track working time, rest periods, and driving limits in line with UK and EU tachograph rules. It was built to solve a practical problem: most compliance tools are either overly complex fleet systems or manual paper-based tracking that’s easy to get wrong. The platform provides a simplified, mobile-friendly interface where drivers can log activities in real time and immediately see whether they are staying within legal limits. Key features: - Real-time driver hours tracking with compliance validation - Rolling reference period calculations (including 17/26-week rules) - Activity logging designed around tachograph categories - Alerts for potential breaches before they occur - Clean, mobile-first UI designed for use in cab environments - Historical logbook for reviewing previous shifts Technical overview: Built as a full-stack web application with a focus on performance and data correctness. The system models driver activity streams and applies rule-based compliance logic to calculate working time, rest periods, and infringements. Special attention was given to: Deterministic rule evaluation (avoiding “AI-style ambiguity” in compliance logic) Edge-case handling for split shifts, rest interruptions, and mixed activity days Scalable data model to support long reference periods without performance degradation The system also includes an AI-assisted support layer designed to answer regulatory questions using structured rule data (RAG-based architecture). Status The original version is live and actively used by drivers, with a full rebuild underway to modernise the architecture and expand compliance capabilities.