DVSA launches Earned Recognition Scheme

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)'s Earned Recognition Scheme has been launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham.

The scheme allows commercial vehicle operators prove they meet driver and vehicle standards.

It will allow them to regularly share performance information with DVSA, such as their MOT initial pass rates and if their drivers have broken drivers’ hours rules.

In return, their vehicles are less likely to be stopped for roadside inspections.

The launch follows a successful year-long pilot involving more than 60 commercial vehicle operators from various sectors of the industry.

Members of the scheme can use the DVSA earned recognition marque to use on their websites and other publicity materials, as well as be recognised as a DVSA approved operator through a published list on GOV.UK.

They will be able to prove they are exemplary operators when bidding for contracts and DVSA enforcement staff are much less likely to stop their vehicles at the roadside or visit organisation’s premises.