This follows the announcement that Transport for London (TfL) has awarded the FORS concession to the FCP, comprising of AECOM, CILT and Fleet Source.
FORS is an award-winning scheme encouraging the adoption of best practice across all fleet operations. FORS members have access to a range of exclusive benefits including the opportunity to secure business with organisations who specify accreditation standards, improve safety, reduce environmental impact and save money.
FORS is committed to raising professional standards and by establishing the scheme nationwide the industry will benefit from a recognised national benchmark for all fleet operations, raising standards across the UK.
From 17 February 2015 all new companies joining FORS will pay an annual subscription fee based on their fleet size and an audit fee based on the number of operating centres they wish to have accredited.
All FORS operators will have access to:
- Advice, guidance and campaign toolkits
- Performance management tool
- e-learning modules
- Regular news and bulletins
- Offers and discounts from FORS Associate suppliers
FORS operators working in London will have access to funded:
- CPC training for HGV drivers
- Safety training for van drivers
- Best practice workshops for managers
For companies that are already FORS accredited there will be a charge for the annual reward although this charge will be waived or reduced in the first year, depending on the company’s renewal date. For new operators to the scheme annual registration starts from £65 for a company with one vehicle, plus the cost of an annual audit.
Companies with their own internal audit capability can be approved to certify their own depots to the FORS standard.
‘TfL has fully funded FORS for the past seven years and established the scheme as a benchmark standard for industry,' explained John Hix, FORS community partnership concession drector. 'The scheme is now being offered across the UK and a funding model has been created to facilitate the continuing growth of the scheme to improve and develop the benefits it offers whilst becoming financially sustainable.'