The new Instant Check service enables employers (with consent from the driver) to make an immediate check on drivers’ licence records directly on the DVLA database, speeding up the checking process compared to the current 24-hour turnaround before the results are available from the DVLA.
The service can also be programmed to undertake regular, scheduled checks. This will enable employers to monitor their drivers more closely, highlighting instances where, for example, penalty points are being clocked up.
Meanwhile eConsent works in tandem with Instant Check and removes the requirement by a driver to complete a paper mandate giving permission for an employer or driver agency to check a driver’s licence record.
Driver Hire added that it has been working closely with the DVLA to ensure that both the new services are secure and easy to use.
Chief executive Chris Chidley said: “‘dh Licence Check’ has already proved to be a popular service which clearly meets the needs of our customers. Its importance will become even more defined once the paper counterpart is withdrawn on 8 June 2015.
“These enhancements place us very much at the forefront of licence checking and have obvious benefits for employers and drivers too. dh Licence Check is of course being adopted by our own nationwide network as part of our candidate recruitment process. We’ll be demonstrating these new services on our stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, enabling visitors to try it out at first hand.”
The company will also be at the Silverstone Fleet Show on 12 May to promote the new services.