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Licence Check brings in new features for Davis Coaching after record results

Licence Check has added new functionality to its innovative Davis Coaching module to give fleet managers greater insight into training course performance and strengths and weakness of their drivers.

At the same time, the company has revealed record figures for its Davis (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform. 

The number of drivers recorded on the system had risen by 34% to more than 930,000 and the number of licences checked was up by almost 20% to 1.4 million in the 12 months to the end of 2024.

Licence Check, part of the Ebbon Group, launched Davis Coaching, which is delivered by a dedicated driver app, just over a year ago to provide targeted online training for company drivers.

Additional functionality currently being worked on by Licence Check developers will include the option for fleet and risk managers to trigger ad hoc courses for an individual, specific types of drivers or by department to provide a more tailored approach to driver training.

In the past 12 months, drivers of all categories have answered over 450,000 questions via the app, recording a ‘willingness to learn’ score of around 64%.

The best performing knowledge category in 2024 was ‘awareness’ while the question category answered incorrectly the most times in 2024 was ‘speeding’.

Licence Check managing director, Keith Allen, said: “These latest features will add to the already impressive, highly targeted functionality currently available through Davis Coaching, and will give fleet and other managers greater insight into the performance levels of their drivers, regardless of category.”

Mobilisights and GAC Technology join forces to optimise fleet management

Mobilisights, Stellantis’ data-as-a-service subsidiary, is partnering with GAC Technology, a fleet management software provider.

The partnership will give customers access to connected vehicle data from Stellantis brands, including Citroën, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot.

Fleet managers using GAC Car Fleet will be able to securely activate or deactivate data from factory-installed telematics units, ensuring a direct and secure data flow.

The collaboration, it says, addresses the growing demand for smart fleet management integration, promoting more efficient and sustainable vehicle operations.

Broad Oak claims savings with FleetCheck software

A time saving of 12 weeks annually is being claimed by the fleet team at Broad Oak Property following the adoption of FleetCheck software.

The Staffordshire-based business, which has a 170-vehicle fleet centred on 3.5 tonne vans, is using the company’s Professional level product to replace a range of spreadsheets.

Andy Gill, group facilities manager, said: “Switching to FleetCheck has massively simplified our task management. Thanks to automated workflows and centralised data, plus a traffic light system of alerts, our team is saving around two hours daily, equating to reclaiming 12 weeks annually. It’s a massive saving in resources.”

He added that the move to specialist software had also enabled Broad Oak to take a more strategic view of its fleet, rather than just concentrating on day-to-day tasks.

Peter Golding (pictured), managing director at FleetCheck, said: “Many businesses bump along using increasingly unwieldy spreadsheets to manage their vehicles but ultimately, they are just becoming less and less efficient at daily tasks and have little overall operational insight.

“As Broad Oak have explained, switching to specialist software can bring about huge time savings but, perhaps more importantly, it provides the means to take a step back and make the strategic decisions that every fleet needs. We’re very pleased to welcome them on board as a customer.”

CPD partners with Checkatrade with money-off deal

Commercial vehicle converter CPD has announced a new partnership with Checkatrade.

The collaboration is designed to provide Checkatrade’s trade members with exclusive benefits, helping them save on essential services and products while enhancing their operations.  

CPD will offer Checkatrade users a £500 discount off the first order of a commercial vehicle body conversion. 

Tom Pearson, commercial director at CPD, said: “This partnership allows us to provide their members with significant savings on commercial vehicles, helping them make smarter investments that drive their businesses forward.

“We are committed to not just delivering great value but also supporting tradespeople with expert advice and tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.”

Katie Skinner, commercial partnerships manager at Checkatrade, added: “We’re delighted to launch this new member benefit, which we know will help hard-working tradespeople save time and money. 

“CPD is a leading brand in their sector and trusted by trades up and down the UK. We see this as another practical step in our commitment at Checkatrade to help champion trade excellence across the country.”

Select Car Leasing gives electric vehicle to hospice

Select Car Leasing has given a new electric vehicle (EV) to help doctors and nurses care for patients at St Michael’s Hospice.

The 10-bed inpatient unit in Basingstoke supports people across north Hampshire who have a life-limiting illness, who are facing end-of-life, or who are experiencing bereavement.

Chris Griffiths, operations director at St Michael’s Hospice, said: “St Michael’s Hospice is a very, very special place - but one you typically only learn about when you’re going through a really tough time. 

“So, we’re extremely grateful to receive such incredible support from Select Car Leasing. The new VW ID.3 really is a game-changer for our doctors, nurses and support staff.

“It simply makes life easier for our hospice at home team, giving them a safe, reliable company car which means they don’t have to worry about using their own personal vehicles to visit patients.”

Mark Tongue, CEO and co-founder at Select Car Leasing, added: “Many members of staff here at Select have been personally touched by the incredible care that St Michael’s provides. That’s why we’re delighted to continue our support of the hospice and we’ll be working closely with Chris and his team to offer further assistance where we can in the future.”

Fuel Store named as the first UK Shell Reseller since 2019

The Fuel Store has joined forces with Shell as the fuel giant’s first UK reseller since 2019.

The cards include the Shell Commercial Road Transport card, tailored for HGVs, LCVs, and coaches, and the Shell Fleet card, designed to meet the needs of mixed fleets. 

Jamie Bridgen, chief executive officer at the Fuel Store, said: “We are delighted to expand our fuel card portfolio by partnering with Shell, a well-respected and globally recognised brand. 

“This partnership strengthens our offer to customers, allowing us to cater to an even wider range of businesses and fleet requirements, as well as expanding our offer for unleaded vehicles. 

“We are incredibly proud to align with Shell as their first UK reseller in over five years and look forward to helping our customers drive their businesses forward."

The new Shell fuel cards can be used to pay for unleaded, diesel, and EV charging. They can also be used for other fuel-related purchases, such as lubricants and AdBlue.

Steve Hall, global account manager at Shell Fleet Solutions, said: “Shell resellers are carefully selected based on our exacting criteria, ensuring they represent the highest standards in customer service and value. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome The Fuel Store as our newest reseller, reinforcing our commitment to providing reliable fuel solutions for businesses across the UK.”

Record growth for telematics provider Queclink

Advances in fleet and video telematics hardware have resulted in record growth in the UK for Queclink Wireless Solutions. 

The global provider of IoT devices and solutions saw UK revenues jump by 147% in 2024 following the introduction of a range of affordable, high specification 4G devices, including smart dash cameras, tracking units and WiFi routers.

“We have seen strong demand over the past 12 months from both new and existing partners for our fleet technology solutions,” said Vernon Bonser, UK sales director at Queclink Wireless Solutions. 

“The launch of our CV200 AI dashcam, has been a real gamechanger for us, with over 30,000 units shipped to date to our partners, which has helped us gain a considerable foothold in the UK marketplace.”

During the past 12 months, Queclink has worked closely with partners to develop an expanding channel network in the UK. 

As well as securing a number of new technology agreements, the company has also seen robust growth with established partners of over 40%. This included extensive hardware integrations with IoT software platforms from Key Telematics, 3Dtracking, Wialon, Pinpointers, GpsGate, RedGPS, Mapon and Maptex.

Brake renews strategic partnership with Samsara 

Brake, the road safety charity, has renews its strategic partnership with Samsara, helping to fund the charity’s campaigning work for a second year.

Working in partnership with Samsara provides a significant funding stream for the charity’s campaigns to end road death and injury, as well as supporting Brake’s National Road Victim Service, which cares for families who have been bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.

Samsara’s mission to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of operations that power the global economy, including transportation and logistics, aligns with Brake’s belief that every road death should be preventable and that everyone has the right to make safe and healthy journeys, whoever we are and however we travel.

Ross Moorlock (pictured), CEO at Brake, said: “We’re delighted that Samsara has renewed its status as our strategic partner for 2025. 

“Our work relies on the funding and support of like-minded organisations that can help us pursue our goals to improve road safety for everyone and reduce road death and injury.

“Samsara brings a wealth of industry expertise to this partnership, and we’re excited to build on the work we’ve done together.”

Philip van der Wilt, SVP and GM of Samsara EMEA, added: “At Samsara, we believe every road death can become preventable. Renewing our partnership with Brake is a vital step toward creating a safer future for everyone on the road. 

“Through our collaboration with Brake, we’ve seen, and supported, the impact of combining advocacy, education and technology to save lives and support those affected by road tragedies. 

“We’re proud to stand alongside Brake in their mission to make roads safer and provide critical care to road crash victims and their families, as part of our commitment to safety and community.”