Jaama offers OCRS help with software update

Commercial vehicle operators can stay on top of their Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) thanks to a software update from Jaama.

It is made possible via new functionality within the fleet software company’s Key2 which allows transport managers to follow their OCRS and PRS records, which are determined by MOT performances.

The VOSA use OCRS as a guide on whether a vehicle should be stopped at the roadside for inspection. The higher an organisation’s OCRS, the more likely their vehicles are likely to be pulled by VOSA officers.

Jason Francis (pictured), MD with Jaama, said: “Vehicle MOT failures are invariably due to a poor maintenance record. In turn that record is used by VOSA as the basis for, in many cases, stopping vehicles for roadside checks.

“The key to ensuring a low OCRS and PRS points tally is to keep on top of vehicle maintenance. Additionally, a good maintenance record will help to ensure that the likelihood of being stopped by VOSA officers and subsequently appearing in front of the Traffic Commissioner or even in court is minimised.”

Jaama’s latest software update also helps transport managers keep afloat of drivers’ training schedule, how much training they have completed and when their Driver CPC qualification expires.

Mr Francis said: “As a result of requests from customers, we have updated Key2 functionality so employers can easily track every aspect of Driver CPC in relation to qualification dates and training progress to ensure total compliance.

“Legislative compliance is essential to ensure operating efficiency. We have therefore introduced the new functionality to give transport managers maximum visibility in relation to both vehicle maintenance and driver CPC training records to pre-empt any VOSA investigation.”

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1 Comment

Hello,

Further to our last message:

During an IT systems-test VOSA has discovered some technical issues. This means that the improvements to OCRS cannot be introduced at the end of April as previously planned.

We are working on resolving the issues so that we can introduce the OCRS changes as soon as possible.

When the changes are introduced, we’ll send out notification through VOSA Direct.

Sign up now to receive Operator Licensing news through VOSA Direct at http://www.vosa.gov.uk to make sure you know when the improved OCRS system is ready.

Information on http://www.Businesslink.gov.uk/ocrs is current and will reflect the improvements once the updates have been made.

Download FAQs about the improved system from http://www.vosa.gov.uk/ocrs-faqs.

With kind regards,

VOSA Communications

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency
April 30, 2012, 4:13 pm.