How Adler & Allan Managed Fleet Risk for 1,000+ Drivers with DAVIS

At DAVIS, we believe that a growing fleet shouldn't mean a growing administrative burden. For high-growth organisations like Adler & Allan, maintaining a gold standard for Duty of Care requires more than just spreadsheets, it requires a centralised, "always-on" approach to risk management.

By integrating our Driver and Vehicle Information Solutions (DAVIS) platform, Adler & Allan has successfully automated compliance across a complex, multi-site operation, ensuring that road safety is a constant, rather than a quarterly chore.

Navigating the Complexity of a Disparate Fleet

Adler & Allan is a UK specialist in environmental risk reduction, and their fleet reflects the diverse nature of their work. Operating out of Harrogate with 18 subsidiaries nationwide, their central fleet includes:

  • 220 Cars (nearly 50% of which are now EVs)

  • 500+ LCVs

  • 50 HGVs

  • Specialist plant and equipment

For a compact fleet team of three, managing the compliance of over 1,000 drivers is a significant undertaking. To ensure safety, Adler & Allan mandates licence checks every three months for every driver. Without automation, the power required to validate these details manually would be unsustainable.

Proactive Risk Mitigation with DAVIS

By transitioning 1,050 drivers onto the DAVIS system, with plans to migrate the full 2,000-strong extended group, Adler & Allan has gained a level of transparency that was previously impossible.

Strengthening Recruitment Standards

Safety starts before a driver even gets behind the wheel. Adler & Allan uses DAVIS as a critical filter during the hiring process. The platform allows HR to instantly assess potential recruits, with a company recommendation not to hire anyone with more than six points on their licence.

Real-Time Risk Profiling

Steve Madeley, Group Fleet Administration Manager at Adler & Allan, highlights the importance of intervention:

"The platform allows us to easily identify individuals with previous convictions and make the appropriate management interventions. We rate all drivers as low, medium, or high risk... information we are easily able to obtain from DAVIS reporting."

Currently, Adler & Allan identifies just 29 high-risk drivers across their vast fleet, a testament to the effectiveness of their monitoring and intervention strategy.

Enhancing Insurance Credibility

This granular level of detail provides a distinct advantage during insurance negotiations. By presenting insurers with a transparent, auditable breakdown of their driver risk profiles, Adler & Allan can demonstrate a proactive, data-led approach to safety, which is essential for managing premium costs.

The Evolution of Fleet Management

As our Managing Director, Keith Allen, notes, DAVIS is no longer just a licence checking tool. It has evolved into a comprehensive suite designed to help fleet managers meet their legal obligations while saving time and cost.

“Our ongoing objective is to continue to further develop DAVIS with a range of modules and enhancements,” Allen explains. “The feedback from fleet managers is that they really value our direction toward a total fleet management offering.”

A Proven Framework for Success

The success seen by Adler & Allan proves that even a small, dedicated fleet team can manage huge volumes of data if they have the right tools. By centralizing driver records and automating the “checks and balances,” the business can focus on its core mission: reducing environmental risk across the UK.

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