While fleet operations aren’t at the core of Delta Simons’ business, the environmental consultancy still holds an O Licence – and with that comes a legal responsibility to keep drivers well-informed and compliant.

To meet its obligations and reduce the admin burden of managing an O Licenced fleet, Delta Simons licenced The Driver Handbook in Autumn 2020, using the platform to centralise fleet communication and streamline policy distribution. This move has also supported the company’s FORS Bronze accreditation, helping to embed consistent communication practices across its transport activities.

Gary Coster, Drilling Unit Manager and designated transport manager at Delta Simons, quickly saw the benefits: “Previously I spent a huge amount of time researching and emailing information to drivers – and I was never 100% confident it was enough. Since using The Driver Handbook, that pressure’s gone. The content is comprehensive and trustworthy, and it gives me confidence that our drivers have everything they need to work safely and legally.”

Using TDHConnect, Delta Simons now delivers current, relevant information directly to drivers’ devices, including operational procedures, policies, and fleet updates removing the need for paper and piecemeal emails.

Glen Davies, Managing Director at The Driver Handbook, explained: “We built The Driver Handbook to ease the day-to-day pressure on transport managers. Gary’s experience reflects exactly why we created the platform offering trusted, up-to-date content that fleet managers can rely on, with zero guesswork.”

With access to industry-leading handbook types, toolbox talks, policy documents and risk assessments, Delta Simons is now able to maintain legal compliance, support FORS requirements, and stay focused on its core business.