# Driver Types

Driver Types classify your drivers and determine which compliance requirements apply to each group. When you assign a type to a driver, they automatically inherit the compliance requirements defined for that type -- ensuring the right checks are in place for every role.

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Driver Types classify your drivers and determine which compliance requirements apply to each group. When you assign a type to a driver, they automatically inherit the compliance requirements defined for that type -- ensuring the right checks are in place for every role.

## Overview

Go to **Settings > Driver Types** to view and manage your driver type definitions. The page follows the same pattern as Vehicle Types: a data grid listing all configured types, with options to add, edit, and delete entries.

## What Driver Types Control

* **Compliance requirements** -- Each driver type can have specific compliance requirements attached (e.g. CPC training, medical declarations, licence categories). These are automatically inherited by every driver assigned to that type.
* **Operational classification** -- Driver types let you distinguish between roles such as HGV Driver, Delivery Driver, or Company Car Driver, each with different regulatory obligations.

## How to Add a Driver Type

1. Go to **Settings > Driver Types**.
2. Click **+ Add Driver Type**.
3. Enter the **Name** and **Description**.
4. Attach the relevant **Compliance Items** for this driver classification.
5. Click **Save**.

## How to Edit a Driver Type

1. Go to **Settings > Driver Types**.
2. Find the type you want to change and click the **Edit** action.
3. Update the fields or compliance items as needed.
4. Click **Save**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Changing compliance items on a driver type affects all drivers assigned to that type. Review the impact before making changes.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Driver types work together with vehicle types to form your organisation's compliance matrix. Define both to ensure full coverage of regulatory requirements across your fleet.
{% endhint %}

## Related Articles

* [Compliance Requirements](/documentation/settings/compliance-requirements.md)
* [Vehicle Types](/documentation/settings/vehicle-types.md)
* [Drivers](/documentation/core-modules/drivers.md)


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