FORS represents a quality and performance benchmark and rewards businesses that are committed to becoming safer, greener and more efficient.
While other companies in the UK construction sector are FORS silver certified, Speedy has achieved an industry first by being the first tool and equipment hire company to implement these standards across its entire 264-strong depot network.
Commenting on the achievement, Mark Rogerson, MBE, chief executive officer at Speedy, said: ‘To be recognised as the first tool and equipment hire company in the UK to have its entire national depot portfolio accredited under FORS silver is testament to the Speedy Transport Team and they should be truly proud of their success.
‘We share a responsibility to create a safe and healthy work environment which is why we engage with our transport and logistics employees on company initiatives. This forms an integral part of improving our logistical processes, as our employees are well placed to identify any problems as well as potential solutions.
‘Our logistic management team continually review the way our fleet operates and constantly look at process improvements, while Speedy’s company focus on safety also ensures that this remains central to our operation.'