It’s estimated that 14 million grey fleet vehicles use UK roads. An effective grey fleet management gives your employees the freedom to use their own cars for business. It can significantly reduce your operating costs if your drivers only make a handful of...
Have you ever noticed that driving licences have different codes on the back? Seeing these numbers and letters can be confusing. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a handy guide so you can see what type of vehicle you can drive with each different licence. You can also...
To drive a particular type of vehicle, you need an ‘entitlement’ for that category on your driving licence. You can check online to see what vehicles you can drive. Your entitlements may have additional restrictions. Check the restriction codes for your driving...
Eight Things to Know about Fleet Compliance Checks Fleet compliance is imperative, and every business must ensure employees driving licences are checked, ignoring this or not having a robust method of checking could lead to serious breaches in duty or care or health...
If you drive regularly, you will know that operating a vehicle on the road can be a hazardous business. Checking employee licences online: what is the best practice? Whilst accidents on the road do happen, as a fleet manager or employer it’s important to know that...
How can I get a provisional driving licence? completed on the DVLA Online, and is a quick and easy process. To qualify for a provisional licence you must: Be at least 15 years and nine months old Be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away Provide an identity...
When a driver uses their own vehicle for work, they are still under the responsibility of the employer, and this presents a real challenge for managing associated work related road safety risk. Employers may think that it is easier to manage employees using their own...
In the United Kingdom, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate motor vehicles on highways and other public roads. It is administered in England, Scotland and Wales by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and in...
GREY FLEET POLICY Manage risks of staff owned vehicles Employers need to have a clear policy on grey fleet in place. It should fit into HR as a policy because employees need to sign it and abide by it, but employers need to consider how it is policed. Policies must...
Ensuring those who drive their own vehicle for work are driving legally Grey Fleet Management Individuals who drive their own vehicles for work purposes are termed the ‘grey fleet‘. DriverCheck provides a web based service that will help manage this process and ensure...