TruckDriverBen:
Also with the Ni they can check if u got any points
You are correct to say that the candidate’s NI number is part of the process to generate a “check number” to allow the prospective employer to view driving licence information.
However, I should clarify that having this information alone does not allow them to view that information at will afterwards.
As I mentioned above, presenting a “dodgy” driving licence used to be one of the pitfalls which caught employers out, and personally I welcome any measure which prevents it.