Learn how every part of Helm works.

Follow the tutorials from workspace setup through records, compliance, incidents, update requests and audit history. Search for a task or filter by the part of Helm you are using.

Start with the task you need to complete

Set up your Helm workspace Create the starting structure for your operation. Getting started
  1. 1
    Open the dashboard

    Use the dashboard to see workspace health, priority activity and record counts.

  2. 2
    Add the main company

    Create the operator or business record that drivers, vehicles and contacts will link to.

  3. 3
    Add the first contact, driver and vehicle

    Start with complete records rather than adding every record with missing information.

  4. 4
    Add dates and documents

    Enter known compliance dates and attach evidence to the record it belongs to.

Build one accurate example of each record type before importing or entering the rest.
Understand the dashboard Read health, priority and activity information. Getting started
  1. 1
    Check workspace status

    This confirms whether the workspace has enough record data to calculate useful information.

  2. 2
    Review the health score

    The score reflects the proportion of drivers and vehicles without critical or due-soon items.

  3. 3
    Work through priority items

    Open critical records first, then due-soon items, tasks and incidents.

  4. 4
    Use the activity timeline

    Review recently created, updated or completed work across the workspace.

Create and maintain records Add companies, contacts, drivers and vehicles. Records
  1. 1
    Open the relevant record list

    Choose Companies, Contacts, Drivers or Vehicles from the Records group.

  2. 2
    Select Create record

    Complete the required fields first, then add operational and compliance details.

  3. 3
    Use search and filters

    Find records by name, registration, company, status or other available criteria.

  4. 4
    Review the record view

    Use the tabs to access overview information, linked records, documents, requests and audit history.

Link related records Keep the operational relationship visible. Records
  1. 1
    Link records during creation or editing

    Assign the company, driver or vehicle using the relevant relationship field.

  2. 2
    Open the linked-record tab

    Each view page shows related people, vehicles, documents and activity.

  3. 3
    Use linked navigation

    Select a linked record to move directly to its full workspace view.

  4. 4
    Keep relationships current

    Update assignments when drivers, vehicles or operating companies change.

Upload and manage documents Attach evidence to the correct record. Compliance
  1. 1
    Open Documents or a record document tab

    Start from the document library or the record the file belongs to.

  2. 2
    Choose the linked record

    Select the company, driver, vehicle or other record before uploading.

  3. 3
    Add document details

    Enter a clear name, document type and expiry date where applicable.

  4. 4
    Preview and download securely

    Use the document viewer to inspect the file without losing the record context.

Track compliance dates Use critical and due-soon information correctly. Compliance
  1. 1
    Enter the source date on the record

    Add MOT, insurance, PMI, tachograph or other applicable dates directly to the vehicle or driver.

  2. 2
    Review the status

    Critical means the date has passed. Due soon means it is inside the configured warning period.

  3. 3
    Create the follow-up work

    Add a task or incident where the date requires action, investigation or evidence.

  4. 4
    Update the date and evidence

    Once completed, enter the replacement date and attach the supporting document.

Create and complete tasks Turn required work into a visible action. Workflows
  1. 1
    Create the task from Tasks or a linked record

    Give the task a clear outcome, not just a short reminder.

  2. 2
    Set owner, priority and due date

    Make responsibility and timing visible to the workspace.

  3. 3
    Update the status as work progresses

    Keep open, in-progress and completed states accurate.

  4. 4
    Retain supporting notes or documents

    Add enough evidence to show what was completed and why.

Manage an incident from open to closed Keep investigation and decisions traceable. Workflows
  1. 1
    Create the incident

    Record what happened, when it happened and the people or vehicles involved.

  2. 2
    Move it through the workflow

    Use open, under investigation, action required, review and closed states consistently.

  3. 3
    Add evidence and actions

    Link documents, tasks, notes and related records to the incident.

  4. 4
    Close with a reason

    Record the outcome, decision and any ongoing monitoring requirement.

Send a record update request Collect missing information without email chains. Workflows
  1. 1
    Open the relevant contact, company or driver

    Select Request update from the record actions.

  2. 2
    Choose the allowed fields

    Only request the fields the recipient needs to review or change.

  3. 3
    Set the recipient and expiry

    Confirm the email address, message and how long the secure link remains active.

  4. 4
    Review the submitted update

    The request history remains linked to the original record for audit visibility.

Use the audit log Review what changed and when. Compliance
  1. 1
    Open the Audit log tab

    Use the record view for focused history or the workspace audit log for broader activity.

  2. 2
    Review the action and timestamp

    Identify when the record was created, updated, linked or changed in status.

  3. 3
    Compare old and new values

    Use field-level differences where available to understand the exact change.

  4. 4
    Export when required

    Use audit-mode export for review, evidence gathering or internal investigation.

Search, filter and export lists Find the right records without manually scanning. Records
  1. 1
    Use the search field

    Search the record values supported by that list, such as names or registration numbers.

  2. 2
    Apply focused filters

    Filter by status, company, date or other available record properties.

  3. 3
    Change sort order

    Use the sort control to bring the most relevant or urgent records to the top.

  4. 4
    Export the current view

    Export only after checking the active filters and required data scope.

Manage your account and plan Control access, profile details and subscription. Account
  1. 1
    Open Account settings

    Review your profile, workspace access and available settings.

  2. 2
    Keep login details secure

    Use the password recovery pages when access needs to be restored.

  3. 3
    Review the active plan

    The pricing page identifies the current plan and available alternatives.

  4. 4
    Log out on shared devices

    Use the account menu or footer Logout action before leaving a shared computer.