FORS Accreditation
What is FORS and why is it for you?
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
Becoming a FORS member can bring you the peace of mind that your company is managing its work related road risk (WRRR) – and demonstrates to your customers and supply chain your commitment to exceeding the industry standard.
Five key benefits of FORS accreditation:
1. STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
If you were a transport buyer required to choose between two operators, who would you appoint? Would you select the one whose safety record and environmental practices you knew nothing of? Or the one whose FORS accreditation proved a commitment to good practice in all aspects of the business, including road safety, sustainability issues and many other aspects of corporate social responsibility? Who’s going to win the new business? It’s a no-brainer for the transport buyer.
2. IMPROVE YOUR ROAD SAFETY RECORD
Dedicated FORS Professional training equips your managers and drivers with the skills and knowledge to improve their work related road safety and to reduce the risk of collisions with other motor vehicles and, crucially, vulnerable road users.
Become FORS accredited and access safety specific tool, guides and training courses, that help you improve your work related road safety.
3. REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION; INCREASE EFFICIENCY
FORS Professional provides classroom training and eLearning modules for managers and drivers covering environmental best practice. FORS also provides best practice toolkits helping to put you one step ahead of the competition. Expert advice on the latest technologies and systems will provide tangible efficiencies. Dedicated driver training will promote defensive, more economic driving, leading to reduced fuel costs.
4. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
Make use of FORS Affinity Partner products to meet your legal obligations and ensure you remain compliant with the FORS Standard. FORS Fleet Management System, powered by FleetCheck, delivers a comprehensive platform enabling complete vehicle, driver and organisation management. Operators have a duty-of-care by law to check their drivers’ competency and capability. FORS Driver Licence Checking Service, delivered in partnership with Licence Bureau Limited, provides preferential rates to members.
5. GREATER INDUSTRY ‘KNOW HOW’ AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
With fortnightly eNews, monthly training eNews and a regular magazine, FORS members receive insider knowledge on how the scheme is changing the industry and where potential opportunities lie for you. Through funded and discounted FORS Professional training, managers and drivers will have the chance to meet, swap tips and network with other industry professionals.
Working with one of the first companies to join the FORS scheme I have seen how it works and more importantly what benefits it brings to members of the scheme. Having been both the auditee and auditor MRH has extensive knowledge and understanding of the standards required to obtain this accreditation.
From a one-person owner driver to a multi-centre fleet operator, we can ensure you sail through the set-up and audit process with minimum hassle and time.