Technology company Digital Innk has launched a new driving licence checker, said to be cost-effective and using the latest APIs.
Introduced as the seasonal hiring boom for last-mile drivers puts huge compliance pressure on fleet managers, the app allows automated driver licence checking and fit-to-drive declarations to be displayed live in a dashboard. This enables managers to focus on employees with gaps in the required information.
Angela Montacute, CEO of Digital Innk, said: “Fleet managers face huge pressure at this time of year meeting compliance procedures for thousands of new drivers. So, we worked with the industry to develop an easy-to-implement solution that allows drivers to complete their own checks and submit the evidence at the push of a button. Our research shows an average saving of over 20% on existing processes.”
PWC research indicates that one in four consumers intends to spend more this festive season, with an expected total spend of £21bn on presents and celebrations.
This year is also set to be another bumper year for delivery sector recruitment, with Amazon set to recruit up to 20,000 extra workers in delivery and warehouses. Meanwhile, Currys has 1,000 roles in its retail and supply chain, including delivery and install drivers, while Evri and Yodel are hiring 4,000 couriers and warehouse staff each.
Angela Montacute concluded: “We believe technology has a pivotal role to play in helping firms manage rising business costs. So, we worked hard to deliver a product that is cost-effective and delivers real efficiency savings to fleet managers.”
