Compliance simplified: the Convey way

By Categories: Commercial NewsPublished On: Monday 20 January 2025

Fleet software platform Convey has explained how effective compliance management, given the right tools and approach, can yield opportunities to enhance operators’ businesses and provide strategic advantages.

“At Convey, we simplify daily processes, helping operators save time, increase productivity, and reduce costs, ensuring their businesses are audit-ready,” said the company.

“Transport operators face evolving rules and requirements, with updates such as tachograph changes, new compliance standards, and testing regulations expected in 2025 and beyond. These changes highlight the importance of staying prepared with efficient systems and processes to navigate shifting standards.

“The UK Traffic Commissioners’ 2023-24 Annual Report revealed over 1,283 public enquiries last year due to compliance failures, emphasising the need for effective processes to meet regulatory demands confidently.

“These developments provide an opportunity for operators to move away from outdated, fragmented systems that are both time-consuming and prone to error.

“By adopting smarter, integrated solutions, businesses can reduce manual effort, enhance compliance processes, and simplify day-to-day operations – enabling managers to focus on growth and strategic priorities.”

Convey says its software platform is designed to make compliance simple and effective. With a range of user-friendly modules on a single platform, operators can tailor the system to suit their business needs, choosing as many or as few modules as required.

Key areas of support include Tachograph Analysis, which monitors drivers’ hours to prevent breaches and ensure adherence to UK and EU regulations. Fleet Management tracks vehicle maintenance and scheduling, ensuring fleets remain roadworthy and aligned with current and future standards.

Meanwhile, Walkaround is a paperless solution for managing vehicle inspection checklists, ensuring accurate defect reporting in line with DVSA requirements; and Earned Recognition (ER) supports operators in aligning with DVSA’s compliance standards, whether seeking accreditation or improving internal processes.

“As one of the few DVSA-approved IT system providers offering both driver system and vehicle maintenance system capabilities for the Earned Recognition scheme, Convey acts as a single supplier contact point,” said the firm.

“This ensures seamless integration with the scheme’s standards, helping operators stay audit-ready and operate more efficiently.”

Convey says its customers regularly share positive feedback about how it has supported their businesses. One example is Nick Thomson, transport manager at Bishopsgate Logistics.

“We recently had both a FORS audit and a DVSA audit, and on both occasions, using Convey to demonstrate our fleet and driver management has been superb,” commented Nick.

“The platform allowed us to present all the necessary information quickly and efficiently, significantly easing the audit process.”

The transition to digital systems doesn’t need to be disruptive or expensive, adds the company.

“With Convey, there are no upfront costs. Operators only pay for what they use, ensuring a cost-effective solution tailored to their needs.

“At Convey, we’re committed to helping operators succeed in a regulated and competitive industry. By turning compliance into a driver of productivity and growth, we enable transport managers to focus on running their businesses with confidence.

“Whether managing today’s demands or preparing for tomorrow, Convey transforms compliance into an opportunity to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and stay ahead in the transport landscape.”

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