-optimized.jpg){kind=avatar}
The trade body the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) reports seeing a 32 per cent increase in fuel debt recovery over the first six months since gaining accreditation from Police CPI (the UK police’s Crime Prevention Initiatives company) to access the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ‘Keeper At Date Of Event’ (KADOE) service.
BOSS started using KADOE digital information requests in November 2025 to tackle fuel theft incidents, including drive-offs and failure-to-pay offences.ย The trade body adds that its total value of recovered fuel payments increased by 48pc. Claire Nichol, Executive Director at BOSS, said: โThe results we are seeing demonstrate the real value of strong partnership working. Our collaboration with DVLA, Police CPI, and forecourt operators has enabled us to make full, responsible use of KADOE data, improving our ability to identify offenders and recover unpaid fuel debts quickly. This joined-up approach is not only delivering better outcomes for the industry but also sending a clear message that fuel theft will not be tolerated.โ
โBOSS will continue to work closely with Police CPI, DVLA, and industry partners to expand capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and further reduce fuel crime across the UK.โ
KADOE access enables BOSS to obtain accurate registered keeper details at the time of an incident, improving the identification and tracing of vehicles involved in fuel theft. This has sped up the recovery process and increased the likelihood of recovery, the trade association says. With DVLA KADOE data, BOSS can access vehicle owner details and begin debt recovery within 72 hours, it adds. Visit www.bossuk.org.
