From the outset, the team at Driving Monitor worked closely with us to develop a bespoke driver risk management programme tailored to our specific needs. Their proactive approach has enabled us to achieve a consistently high level of compliance across all employees who drive on behalf of National Grid, significantly improving our operational safety standards.

The Driving Monitor platform has been instrumental in ensuring full compliance, with figures reaching an impressive 98% across the board. More importantly, our overall driver risk levels have seen a substantial reduction, with high-risk cases now falling below 9%. These improvements not only enhance safety but also contribute to greater efficiency and reduced exposure to potential liabilities.

Key Benefits of Driving Monitor for National Grid:

• Instant DVLA checks keep us informed of any driver issues in real-time.
• Accident monitoring & in-vehicle training help us proactively reduce risk.
• Grey Fleet compliance – tax, insurance, and MOT checks – eliminate admin burdens.
• Centralised driver data keeps everything in one place, streamlining operations.
• Line manager visibility has driven compliance rates higher across the board.
• Training with accountability allows for bespoke training per driver with Line Manager visbility.
• Seamless onboarding & lifetime monitoring ensure risk is managed continuously.

Initially, the project focused on consolidating accident data sets and centralising driver risk management under a single, unified platform. Since then, the system has evolved to handle much of the day-to-day operational management, streamlining risk assessments and drastically reducing the administrative burden required to maintain compliance.

One of the most significant improvements has been in managing our Grey Fleet drivers – employees who use their own vehicles for business purposes. The platform now automatically verifies key compliance factors, such as tax, insurance, and MOT status, eliminating the previous challenges of maintaining visibility over these drivers. This has given us a clearer and more accurate overview of compliance, ensuring that every driver meets the required safety and legal standards.

Our partnership with Driving Monitor continues to strengthen as we work together to uphold the highest standards in driver safety and compliance. Their advanced technology, combined with their commitment to customer support, has been pivotal in helping us create a safer and more compliant driving culture across National Grid. We look forward to furthering this collaboration and continuing to drive improvements in safety and risk management.