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DVSA Earned Recognition Standard

The Complete
Compliance Audit
Platform

Digital audit toolkit built to the official DVSA Earned Recognition standard. Over 300 criteria across all 10 sections for HGV and PSV operators — with expert guidance, statutory citations and intelligent qualifying at every step.

10
DVSA Sections
300+
Audit Criteria
Unlimited Audits
£5
From / Month

Built for everyone in the
compliance chain

Whether you're an independent auditor, a transport manager running internal checks, or a compliance consultancy serving multiple operators — this platform adapts to your workflow.

Independent Auditors

White-label the platform with your own branding. Run unlimited audits across unlimited client organisations. Generate professional PDF reports to share with operators. One subscription covers your entire practice.

Transport Managers

Stay audit-ready every day. Run internal self-assessments against the full DVSA standard. Identify compliance gaps before your official audit. Track action plans and evidence in one place.

Compliance Consultancies

Manage multiple operator clients from a single dashboard. Add unlimited auditors and organisations. Brand the platform as your own. Scale your consultancy without scaling your costs.

All 10 Earned Recognition
sections, fully mapped

Every question, every criterion, every subsection from the official DVSA Earned Recognition standard — structured for both HGV and PSV operators.

1

Operator Licences

Licence conditions, operating centres, financial standing, repute, undertakings and conditions for Standard National, Standard International, and Restricted licences.

2

Transport Manager

Professional competence (CPC), continuous and effective management, good repute requirements, and responsible person criteria for Restricted licence holders.

3

Vehicle Standards

Maintenance systems, safety inspections, PMI schedules, MOT compliance, brake testing, tachograph & speed limiter calibration, wheel security, and defect reporting.

4

Driver Standards

Drivers' hours (EU & domestic), working time directive, tachograph management, driver card downloads, vehicle unit analysis, infringement tracking, and manual record keeping for exempt operators.

5

Operation Management

Loading & load security, route planning, traffic management, environmental policy, fuel management, speed & driver behaviour monitoring, and incident procedures.

6

Security Requirements

Vehicle security, load security protocols, driver and personnel security, depot and operating centre security measures, and incident reporting procedures.

7

Driver Management

Driver recruitment, licence checking, medical fitness, driver assessments, performance monitoring, and driver welfare policies.

8

Training

Driver CPC, initial and periodic training, induction programmes, toolbox talks, specialist training (ADR, accessibility), and training record management.

9

Additional Policies

Drug & alcohol policy, mobile phone policy, smoking policy, vulnerable road users, bridge strikes, complaints procedures, and insurance compliance.

10

Services & Dangerous Goods

PSV-specific service provision, accessibility compliance, and timetable management. HGV ADR dangerous goods classifications, procedures, and documentation.

Everything an auditor needs.
Nothing they don't.

Intelligent Qualifying Engine

Answer a few setup questions — vehicle type, licence type, ADR status, international operations, tachograph exemption — and the audit automatically tailors itself. Only relevant questions appear.

Expert Guidance & Citations

Every audit question includes DVSA guidance notes explaining what the auditor should check, plus statutory references and legislative citations so you know exactly which regulation applies.

HGV & PSV Support

Full support for both Heavy Goods Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles. Standard National, Standard International, and Restricted licence types each get their own tailored question paths.

Professional PDF Reports

Generate comprehensive branded audit reports with executive summary, section scores, failed-item highlights, action plans, and formal declarations — ready to print, email or share with clients.

Tachograph Exemption Handling

Operators exempt from tachographs? No problem. The platform detects exemptions and swaps tachograph-specific questions for manual record keeping alternatives — with appropriate WTD checks adapted for manual data.

Compliance Scoring

Real-time scoring as you complete each section. Colour-coded results — compliant, non-compliant, partially compliant, not applicable — give instant visibility into where an operator stands.

Notes & Evidence

Add auditor notes and observations to every question. Record evidence, flag concerns, and build a complete audit trail. Action plans are tracked through to resolution.

ADR & International

Dangerous goods (ADR) operations and international transport get dedicated question sections that only appear when applicable. No clutter for domestic-only or non-ADR operators.

Cloud-Based & Secure

Access your audits from any device, anywhere. Data is securely stored on Google Cloud infrastructure with Firebase authentication. No software to install, no servers to manage.

Four steps to a complete
DVSA compliance audit

1

Qualify

Select vehicle type (HGV/PSV), licence type, fleet size, ADR status, international operations, and tachograph exemption. The platform builds your bespoke audit.

2

Audit

Work through each section at your own pace. Every question has guidance notes and citations. Record results, add notes, and flag actions as you go.

3

Review

See real-time scores, identify failed areas, review flagged items, and build an action plan. The executive summary highlights exactly where attention is needed.

4

Report

Generate a professional PDF report with declarations, section scores, failed-item summaries, and action plans. Print it, email it, or share it directly with the operator.

Your brand.
Our platform.

Make the audit platform your own. Add your company logo, brand colours, and business name. Your clients see your brand — not ours.

  • Upload your own company logo and branding
  • Customise brand colours to match your identity
  • PDF reports carry your company branding
  • Add unlimited auditors to your organisation
  • Manage unlimited client organisations
  • Run unlimited audits — no per-audit charges

One price. Unlimited everything.

Start with a 14-day free trial. No per-audit fees. No per-auditor charges. No per-organisation limits. One subscription gives you the full platform with unlimited usage.

Monthly

14-day free trial, then pay monthly

£ 7 /month

 

  • All 10 DVSA sections
  • Unlimited audits
  • Unlimited auditors
  • Unlimited organisations
  • White label branding
  • PDF report generation
  • Guidance & citations
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Frequently asked questions

What is DVSA Earned Recognition?

Earned Recognition is a DVSA scheme that allows compliant HGV and PSV operators to demonstrate high standards through regular audits. Accredited operators benefit from reduced DVSA encounters and a reputational advantage.

Is there really no limit on audits?

Correct. Your subscription covers unlimited audits, unlimited auditor accounts, and unlimited client organisations. There are no per-audit or per-user fees whatsoever.

Can I use this for internal audits?

Absolutely. Transport managers use the platform for internal self-assessments between formal audits. It helps you stay audit-ready year-round and catch compliance gaps early.

What licence types are supported?

Standard National, Standard International, and Restricted licences for both HGV and PSV operators. Each licence type gets its own tailored question set reflecting the relevant DVSA requirements.

How does white labelling work?

From your organisation settings, upload your logo and set your brand colours. These appear throughout the platform and on all PDF reports. Your clients see your brand, not ours.

What about tachograph-exempt operators?

The qualifying engine detects tachograph exemptions and automatically replaces digital tachograph questions with manual record keeping alternatives, including adapted working time directive checks.

Do questions include guidance?

Yes. Every audit question includes DVSA guidance notes explaining what to check, plus statutory references citing the specific regulation, directive, or legislation that applies.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, cancel anytime. Monthly subscribers can cancel at the end of any billing period. Annual subscribers can cancel and will retain access until their year expires. No lock-in contracts.

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