Our recent Fleet Poll revealed that vehicle compliance is a top priority for fleet managers. This is no surprise, as a compliant fleet is safer, more efficient, and ultimately, more profitable. But with so many regulations and factors to consider, how do you ensure your fleet stays compliant? 

We asked Holman’s compliance experts for their top tips to operating a compliant fleet and to share their insights. 

Data is Key

Vicky Hackett, Compliance Team Leader at Holman, emphasises the importance of data accuracy and keeping this up to date:

Vehicle data is used for compliance management, updating insurances, road tax, driver licencing and keeping your vehicles safe and roadworthy. Without accurate and up-to-date information, your company could be exposed to fines, penalties, and compromise driver safety. By ensuring your data is accurate, you can avoid these risks and keep your fleet running smoothly and safely. 

Driver Understanding

Ensuring driver buy-in is another crucial aspect. Drivers under pressure to complete deliveries or meet deadlines may fail to prioritise compliance for fear of delays or being taken off the road and compromise driver safety and legal compliance on your fleet. A faulty headlight might seem like a minor issue compared to a missed delivery. Tiffany Hughes, Compliance Coordinator at Holman, adds:

Ensuring drivers get home safe each night is the priority for all businesses. However, time pressures can lead drivers to skip daily vehicle checks or neglect reporting defects. A minor issue, if left unreported, could snowball into a critical safety problem. Holman’s Riskmaster solutions can help create a culture of safety to ensure drivers understand the importance and impact their actions have. Our driver behaviour system proactively identifies areas for improvement, assigns targeted training, and measures the effectiveness of corrective actions, to mitigate risks by enhancing driver skills and habits. 

Compliance Done Right

Utilising a fleet management provider such as Holman not only gives you a central hub to track key dates, regulations, and vehicle data – it allows for proactive maintenance, record-keeping and complete transparency. 

Holman Insights tracks all work undertaken on your fleet, giving you complete visibility into your vehicles’ compliance status.  We handle all deadlines, ensuring your fleet stays operational and compliant.

Our team undergoes OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) to stay up to date on all compliance factors affecting fleets.

Conclusion

To ensure fleet compliance: prioritise accurate data, driver education, and a robust compliance management system. Accurate data is essential for safe and roadworthy vehicles, educating drivers empowers them to prioritise compliance and safety, and complete visibility into vehicle service history is key for proactive compliance management.  

Fleet compliance requires consistent monitoring, organisation, and the ability to adapt to regulations. Partnering with Holman streamlines data management, proactively identifies and addresses compliance issues, ensuring a safe and compliant fleet, and ultimately fuelling business success. 

Ready to take control of your fleet compliance? Contact one of our team today to get more information about our vehicle compliance solutions.