A growing number of businesses are operating their vans to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency with the help of the Van Excellence scheme.
Administered by Logistics UK and celebrating almost 12 years in operation, the scheme is now used by more than 100 businesses and local authorities.
It enables operators to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van fleets by passing a series of tests.
A vast array of companies achieved Van Excellence recognition in 2021, including Wayfair, DHL International, Greggs, NHS Blood and Transplant. Meanwhile, South East Water has retained its certificate for six years running now.
Kevin Green, marketing and communications director at Logistics UK, said: “Logistics UK started the Van Excellence scheme in 2010 with the intention of professionalising van driving; 12 years later, we are so pleased that the scheme continues to go from strength to strength, with close to 100 certified companies now in operation. Whether a business or local authority is operating a fleet of thousands or small fleet of one or two, the need for compliance and safety remains the same.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors – AA, Bott, Brigade, Hertz, Lex Autolease, Quartix and TVL – for their incredible support; their input over the years has been vital to the ongoing success of the scheme.”
Alongside the Van Excellence scheme, Logistics UK also runs a comprehensive programme of events and the Vans Policy Working Group, which provides the industry with a vital platform to communicate and debate van sector issues with government, regulators and other stakeholders.
