Checking driving licences is a legal obligation for all businesses that require employees to drive as part of their job. Under European legislation, employees driving without a valid licence is one of the Most Serious Infringements(MSIs) operators can be convicted of, putting their "O" licence at risk and seriously affecting future career opportunities.
Driver Hire’s “at a glance” online system has been designed to the remove human errors that can arise when checking licences and qualifications, and provide a fully reportable audit trail. The service automatically provides a comprehensive update including information on licence categories, restrictions, endorsements, expiry dates, conviction dates and disqualifications. It can also be configured to align with a company’s policies and procedures including frequency of checks and how infringements are classified.
‘I am very excited about dh licence check. It’s going to be a “must have” for transport managers,’ said Sophie Mason, Driver Hire’s eservices commercial development manager. ‘We “soft” launched the product at a recent road transport industry event and the response was fantastic, with a number of operators signing up on the spot.’