Businesses and organisations must take extra care that their systems for checking driving licences of people driving for work are “robust and enforced.”

Drivers must also make their employers aware if they have any health issues which may affect their driving capability, said TTC Automotive director Simon Baugh.

Businesses are legally responsible under health and safety legislation and have a “duty of care” to ensure all business drivers hold a valid driving licence and are fit to drive, he said.

One national firm recently “had a close shave” when one of their drivers had their driving licence revoked because of ill health – a fact they did not share with their employers.

“It nearly got under the radar but for the checks we made, said Mr Baugh.

“We discovered that the licence was rescinded but the employee had not made the company aware despite the fact that they were still driving a company car. This exposed the company to a massive potential risk.

“Business drivers should come clean and tell their employers about any discrepancy on their licence as clearly not everyone does.”

The company involved was responsible with good business practices in place, he said.

“We work with businesses and the public sector to ensure their drivers are safe and legal on the roads and employers can then have peace of mind about their duty of care responsibilities.”

TTC Automotive helps large and small organisations to manage business vehicles and drivers to promote safety, reduce running costs and meet legal requirements. With a national network of highly qualified trainers, it tailors Driving for Business training courses for companies and the public sector.

The TTC Group head office in Hadley Park, Telford, Shropshire - opened by the Princess Royal three years ago – is currently undergoing a further £1 million expansion and staff recruitment drive to meet the increase in demand for its services.

For more information please contact TTC Automotive on 0333 8000 222 or visit the website at www.ttcautomotive.co.uk or email: driver.training@ttcautomotive.co.uk

TTC Automotive is part of the TTC Group and is the commercial delivery arm for tailored Business Driver and Vehicle Management packages to organisations of any size from the private and public sectors. Its aims are to improve driving at work safety standards, reduce costs and ensure compliance with legislation.

The TTC Group carries out one million hours of driver training each year. It is the UK’s largest provider of drink drive education for offenders and also speed awareness courses run on behalf of police and councils. TTC also runs the National Driver Improvement Scheme and the RIDE course for motorcyclists. Contact the TTC Group, Hadley Park, Telford, Shropshire TF1 6QJ Tel: 0845 270 4363 www.ttc-uk.com

TTC Group raise funds for the Shropshire and Telford Community Foundation and are friends of the Severn Hospice, helping raise funds to run a new hospice for Telford.

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