Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme 27 th October 2015

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme 27 th October 2015 Steve Agg

What is FORS?

What is FORS? § FORS is a unique industry led accreditation scheme aimed at transforming road fleet activity throughout the UK. § Helps operators to measure and monitor performance § Helps operators to ensure and demonstrate compliance and best practice § Links to responsible procurement FORS is designed to improve: § Safety, efficiency and environmental protection Reduce emissions, raise standards, stimulate business

FORS Community Partnership vision § A single standard for the UK transport sector § Robust and respected by industry § Offered on a national basis

How FORS works § As a FORS accredited company, not only will you be recognised as a forwardthinking operator, but accreditation could also give you that all important competitive edge § FORS is graduated into three levels enabling you to demonstrate, to customers and other companies, your progress through the FORS journey

FORS standards MANAGEMENT VEHICLES DRIVERS OPERATIONS Responsibilities & authority Road worthiness Training and assessment Routing and scheduling Communication Insurance Driving at work Transport control Competent person Fleet performance Fitness and health Fines and charges

Levels of FORS accreditation Bronze Silver Gold A legally compliant operator following good practice – this is the entry level of accreditation High quality operator; committed to becoming safer, greener and more efficient – this is the intermediate level of accreditation Exceptional operator that has met specific targets and is continuing to improve – this is the highest level of accreditation

Who is FORS accredited? 2, 984 111 OPERATORS 349 OPERATORS 161, 895 VEHICLES 26, 225 VEHICLES 23, 868 VEHICLES

Improving manager skills Developing road transport policy Managing work related road safety Safe and efficient fleet management Managing driver fitness and impairment Reducing fuel use and minimising environmental impacts Managing driver assessment and training Minimising transport fines and charges Post-collision procedures and analysis Monitoring and measuring road fleet performance

Improving the safety of others “FORS has been a key factor in changing the safety culture in road transport, with the opportunities it provides to the industry for additional training, sharing of information, and collaborative working towards onroad safety standards. ”

FORS and CLOCS

Thank you www. fors-online. org. uk 08448 09 09 44