Supporting Logistics Efficiency Act (CLO) Compliance | Orders Start for Japan's First Easy-to-Install OBD-II Digital Tachograph 'Will-Fleet'

Will Smart Co., Ltd. (Koto-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuhiro Ishii), a technology company solving logistics DX challenges through mobility solutions, began accepting orders for 'Will-Fleet' (Model: OD420JP), Japan's first OBD-II type digital tachograph, on April 27, 2026. A patent is currently pending for the technology used in this product.

This product was developed to support the visualization and reporting of cargo waiting, loading, and driving required by the Revised Logistics Efficiency Act, which comes into effect in April 2026. By combining the simplicity of a plug-in installation with high-frequency data acquisition for accurate situational awareness, it assists in building logistics data infrastructure—a priority for both logistics operators and shippers. Originally announced under the model name 'OD420JP,' the product name has been officially finalized as 'Will-Fleet' to coincide with today's order opening.

### Background Digital tachograph adoption remains a significant challenge for Japan's approximately 63,000 SME truck operators. Although the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism aims for an 85% adoption rate by 2027, barriers include complex wiring, high costs, and difficulty integrating with existing systems. Furthermore, the April 2026 Revised Logistics Efficiency Act mandates 'specified shippers' (handling over 90,000 tons of cargo annually) to create long-term plans and submit periodic reports. Shippers must now manage the entire logistics chain, including primary and sub-contractors. 'Will-Fleet' addresses these gaps by supporting data acquisition, visualization, improvement, and reporting in a single workflow.

### Product Overview 'Will-Fleet' is Japan's first digital tachograph that can be installed simply by plugging it into a vehicle's OBD-II port. Features include low cost, ease of use, and high scalability. Collected data is managed in the cloud to visualize the entire logistics operation, supporting everything from legal compliance to operational improvement.

### Key Features 1. **No Wiring Required**: Simple plug-in via the OBD-II port eliminates complex installation work and downtime, making it easy to deploy even during peak seasons or across sub-contractor fleets. 2. **High-Frequency Real-Time Data**: Collects mileage, time, and location data every 0.5 seconds to a few minutes. Detects dangerous driving and calculates fuel efficiency/CO2 emissions precisely. 3. **API Integration**: Cloud-based design allows for smooth integration with existing dispatch management and Fleet Management Systems (FMS).

### Expected Effects - Visualization of cargo waiting and driving for logistics improvement. - Identification of inefficiencies and cost reduction. - Enhanced safety management for drivers. - Advanced management of the entire logistics chain for shippers. - Preparation of reporting data compliant with the Logistics Efficiency Act.

### Pricing Please contact Will Smart for initial and monthly fees based on deployment scale.