28.5.2025 | Logistics

Logistics UK’s “Licence Check” is the latest module for Vision, its modular compliance suite, and was announced last week (22 May) at the business group’s Operating Light Commercial Vehicles conference. Designed and developed by Logistics UK’s in-house developers and supported by its expert technical teams, “Licence Check” makes the most current DVLA data instantly available to operators, giving them the peace of mind that their fleets and their drivers are compliant.

DVLA data shows that more than 140,000 UK licence holders are currently banned from driving¹ and research from RAC indicates only 13% of drivers would voluntarily inform their employers about new penalty points². According to Logistics UK, this creates a situation where operators cannot be wholly confident about the compliance of their fleet and drivers, and a managed process for checking driver licences is essential.

“Without checking driver licences, it is impossible to know whether a driver can legally operate a vehicle or whether they have accrued any penalty points or disqualifications,” comments Logistics UK Digital Development Director, Jemma James. “Our new ‘Licence Check’ module makes DVLA data instantly available across Vision dashboards, removing the need for manual checking and preventing the risk of data duplication and data entry errors. At the moment, all DVLA registered licences can be checked, and later in the year, “Licence Check” will also include fitness to drive declarations and grey fleet checks.”

According to Logistics UK, “Licence Check” provides instant risk analysis for operators by presenting data in intuitive visual dashboards and fully integrating with the Vision Compliance Platform. Ms James continues, “Logistics UK is unique as a trade body in this sector, having our own compliance platform and development team. We are underpinned by in-house logistics expertise, which enables us to have a clear understanding of our users’ needs and challenges. However, we also possess unique development capabilities that allow us to address these challenges and create solutions that fundamentally improve our members’ ways of working.

“As more DVLA and government data becomes available digitally, such as Digital Driving licences, it’s important that, wherever possible, Logistics UK owns the technology that connects the source data with our platform. We already have several APIs with DVLA for vehicle MOT, tax and technical data and “Licence Check” is the latest addition. We will continue to develop in line with our users’ requirements and expect more to come in time.”

Backed up by best-in-class, human-led support, available at the end of a phone or via email, Logistics UK products are validated by its Member Advice Centre and Policy team to ensure it is the leading voice on regulatory guidance and legislation.

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s largest business groups, representing logistics businesses that are vital to keeping the UK trading. More than seven million people are directly employed in the production, distribution, and movement of goods. Vision, our compliance software, is built for flexibility, precision, and seamless scalability, helping to manage compliance and operations through a single, easy-to-use portal. Alongside “Licence Checks”, the platform provides a one-stop shop for all aspects of compliance, including tachograph analysis, vehicle inspections, walkaround checks, PCN analysis, audits and training.

Vision is used by hundreds of organisations across the country, providing advanced analysis tools for all users, including transport managers, compliance officers, drivers and directors. The platform empowers teams with insightful data that reduces risk by keeping users ahead of compliance trends with data-driven insights and tailored KPIs. For more information about Logistics UK and Vision, please visit Logistics UK/Vision.

Image: Logistics UK, Vision Product Owner, Sam Varrall and Logistics UK, Digital Development Director, Jemma James at the launch of Vision Licence Check.

Sources:

¹ Dayinsure – Freedom of Information request: Over 140,000 UK drivers are banned

² RAC: Uninsured by default: Millions of drivers wouldn’t own up to driving licence points