DVSA Earned Recognition: The Complete Guide for Fleet Operators (2026)
Everything you need to know about the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme — eligibility, requirements, benefits, and how to prepare your fleet for accreditation.
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Zohti automatically captures the compliance data the DVSA needs. Generate Earned Recognition exports in minutes — not days.
80%
Fewer roadside inspections for accredited operators
15min
To generate a full Earned Recognition export
£0
Additional cost — included in all Zohti plans
24hrs
Average time to go live with automated exports
Four steps from daily operations to DVSA accreditation.
Digital inspections, defect management, MOT tracking and driver records are captured automatically as part of your daily operations.
One click produces a CSV file covering vehicle compliance, driver data, inspection records, defect management and compliance scoring.
Upload your export through the DVSA portal. Automated scheduling can generate exports weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly.
Accredited operators benefit from reduced roadside checks, fewer site visits and a public signal of safety excellence.
Every data point the DVSA requires, generated automatically from your operational data.
Start generating DVSA exports from day one. No extra setup, no extra cost.
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The full Zohti compliance platform that powers your DVSA Earned Recognition data.
Walkaround data is one of the key inputs DVSA looks at for Earned Recognition.
Run guided HGV inspections that feed straight into your Earned Recognition exports.
Drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive analysis — a key Earned Recognition KPI.
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Everything you need to know about the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme — eligibility, requirements, benefits, and how to prepare your fleet for accreditation.
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