SPEED and efficiency of checking licences is becoming increasingly important because of the widespread use of agency drivers across the UK.

This is true particularly for delivery firms using drives, many of whom may never have had their licences checked in the past.

Derby-based Licence Check has increased the number of options available within its Driver and Vehicle Information Solution, DAVIS,  so that personal information can be collected and verified more efficiently.

At the same time, a 50% rise in the last four years in the number of drivers in the UK who have had their licences revoked has emphasised the need for companies to be increasingly diligent and ensure driving licences are checked regularly.

Licence Check has introduced new ways of ‘onboarding’ drivers into DAVIS, allowing firms to carry out checks of drivers more quickly so that any issues with their licences can be instantly identified.

Traditionally one of the most daunting challenges to any company introducing a driving licence compliance system is securing the necessary permission from the driver pool.   

The same challenge arises where a company would like to replace their incumbent supplier.

In each case, any existing permissions cease to be effective and must be replaced with a brand-new approval that specifically names the new service provider.  

The additional workload has acted as a deterrent to companies who may be unhappy with their current provider taking their business to one who might better meet their current needs.    

Although DAVIS doesn’t remove the need to secure new driver mandates, it does provide organisations with different options that help to mitigate the unwelcome additional workload.  

The newest method, which Licence Check has introduced in recent weeks, is its On-Site workflow which enables clients to add drivers to DAVIS face-to-face at a single location, such as a depot or transport hub.

Once they are presented with the driver’s driving licence, the manager or supervisor can add the drivers’ name, personal details and mobile phone number to DAVIS.

The user then performs a visual inspection of the photocard, checking the driver against the photo on the licence to confirm likeness.  

The manager can also check the card for obvious evidence of tampering or forgery by inspecting holograms and raised characters.

Once they are satisfied and confirm this, DAVIS then switches focus to the driver to manage the granting of permission.

In order to ensure that the driver is actively engaging with the process at this stage, DAVIS sends a validation code to the driver’s mobile phone that the driver must enter in order to complete the process.

The final screen contains the formal processing statement and summary information that the driver must check to complete the process and permit a check to be instantly carried out against the DVLA database and the results reported back to DAVIS.

 

 

 

 

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