FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced it is to deliver its best practice road transport principles for single van operations where the vehicle owner is also the driver, aimed at driving up standards of safety, efficiency and environmental protection with the help of a low-cost, easy to understand FORS accreditation.
Key to the move is a FORS Bronze audit to suit owner van drivers. Whilst van operations are regulated, the requirement to retain records is less stringent than for businesses operating under O-Licence conditions.
A dedicated toolkit has been developed to assist owner van drivers in preparing for audit. Once registered, FORS provides access to the FORS Professional training portfolio as well as further benefits and incentives from FORS events and partner offers.
Today, some 4.5 million vans are registered in the UK – over 50% of them registered to individuals. The market is competitive and with many owner van drivers wanting to differentiate and gain recognition as a good operator, FORS is there to provide relevant accreditation.
