FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme

JM Clark strikes Gold with FORS 🏆 Congratulations to JM Clark Ltd on achieving FORS Gold Accreditation! As a leading plant hire business, JM Clark plays a crucial role in construction, highways, and infrastructure projects across Central and Southern England. Their commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence has set them apart, resulting in this prestigious achievement. JM Clark’s decision to join FORS was driven by a commitment to industry excellence and environmental responsibility. As the construction industry evolves, so do its impacts on the world around us. Achieving FORS Gold status positions JM Clark as a leading provider in the industry while reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and best practices. Read their full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eUPCmEmB Thinking of achieving FORS Gold for your own business? You’ll be joining over 400 industry leaders who are setting the standard for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Find out more about FORS and how it can benefit your fleet operations by visiting FORS Online here: https://lnkd.in/emZnXJGe or connecting with FORS Director Geraint Davies on LinkedIn. #FORS #FleetExcellence #Sustainability #RoadSafety

Well done to Shane O’Hara CMILT on completing the FORS Advanced Practitioner training programme 🎉 Your hard work and dedication have paid off, thank you for your commitment to raising standards of best practice in the industry! The Advanced Practitioner qualification was designed to provide fleet managers with an opportunity to further their professional development beyond the standard FORS Practitioner programme. By completing the five additional modules required for Advanced Practitioner status, you will gain in-depth knowledge in key areas such as managing driver wellness, abnormal indivisible loads, fleet auditing, investigating road traffic collisions and fleet decarbonisation. Ready to join him? Places are still available to book for April and May on a range of FORS Practitioner training: https://lnkd.in/gW8D3Hra?

Have your say 📣 Government launches 'Independent Review of the Windsor Framework'. The review was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on 9 January 2025. As part of this review, Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen is inviting input from stakeholders—businesses, organisations, and individuals—with insights, experiences, or concerns about the Windsor Framework. This is a crucial opportunity to ensure that a diverse range of voices is heard. To make your voice heard, submit your written feedback via the official form: https://lnkd.in/ej74JBbc The deadline is 31 May 2025, you can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/ejSUHaH4 #WindsorFramework #NorthernIreland #PolicyReview

Elevate your fleet management skills with FORS Practitioner training! Join thousands of transport professionals who have already advanced their expertise with FORS Practitioner training. Our comprehensive programme of 16 expert-led modules covers all aspects of fleet management, equipping you with a recognised qualification to enhance your professional credentials. You can read some recent training feedback below! 📚 Expert-led training 💻 Flexible virtual learning  ✅ Practical insights to drive operational excellence Places are available for April and May: https://lnkd.in/gW8D3Hra? #FORS #FleetManagement #Training

HM Revenue & Customs issues new guidance for businesses sending goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. New arrangements for moving goods via parcels or freight from Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework are set to take effect from 1 May 2025, following extensive preparatory work. Key Points: ✅ Correspondence (letters, postcards, printed matter) sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is exempt from any requirements. ✅ Parcel regulations vary based on the sender and recipient, whether it's private individuals, businesses, or parcel carriers. You can find the full guidance in the comments 👇 #WindsorFramework #TransportNews

Today, FORS Director Geraint Davies attended the Road Haulage Association's Board Meeting to provide a FORS update and discuss ongoing collaboration to support the industry. A big thank you to the RHA and Richard James Smith for the invitation, we look forward to working together to drive the industry forward!

Yesterday, FORS Director Geraint Davies had the pleasure of delivering a FORS update to the Mineral Products Association Transport Group at DAF Trucks UK in Haddenham. Thank you for the warm welcome and fantastic hospitality! It was also a great opportunity to explore some of the newest products and latest innovations in the industry. Collaborating with so many operators in groups like this is invaluable, we look forward to continuing to work together to drive positive change and raise standards across the sector. #MineralProductsAssociation  #TransportGroup #FORS

Kevin Rooney announced as new Senior Traffic Commissioner, effective 1 June 2025. Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as Traffic Commissioner for the West of England for 13 years, a position he will continue to hold alongside his new responsibilities. His extensive background, including his time at the Vehicle Inspectorate and VOSA, has seen him play a pivotal role in road safety, emissions testing, and enforcement improvements. As Senior Traffic Commissioner, Kevin will oversee the regulation of the road transport industry across the UK, ensuring compliance and safety standards for freight operators, public service vehicles, and drivers. He aims to continue the excellent work of his predecessor, Richard Turfitt, who has led the sector through significant change, from EU transition challenges to the COVID-19 response. Thank you to Richard for his dedication and leadership, and congratulations to Kevin on his appointment! You can find the government announcement in the comments section. #TransportIndustry #RoadSafety #TrafficCommissioner 

Gold Operator spotlight 🥇 Congratulations to Speedy Hire on another year of FORS Gold! Achieving FORS Gold Accreditation is more than just a milestone, it’s a testament to excellence. It showcases a commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability, setting the benchmark for the transport industry and driving positive change. A huge well done to Group Fleet Compliance Manager Gareth Jones, Fleet & Logistics Director Aaron Powell, MAFP, and the entire Speedy Hire team for making this outstanding achievement possible 🏆✨ “Speedy is proud to announce that we have once again been reaccredited with FORS GOLD across all our sites. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a nationally recognized standard that promotes best practices for fleet operations. Achieving Gold status demonstrates that Speedy not only meets, but exceeds industry requirements in key areas. At Speedy, safety, compliance, driver training and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. This re-accreditation reaffirms our dedication to operating responsibly and maintaining the highest standards for our customers, employees, and the wider community. We remain committed to continuous improvement and innovation in fleet management, ensuring we set the benchmark for excellence in our industry.” Speedy Hire is the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of tools, specialist equipment and services. We provide exceptional customer experience, accelerating collective success towards a sustainable future.  Thinking of achieving FORS Gold for your own business? You’ll be joining over 400 industry leaders who are setting the standard for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Find out more about FORS by connecting with FORS Director Geraint Davies on LinkedIn.

FORS Director Geraint Davies and FORS Technical Advisor Glen Davies attended a joint event hosted by National Highways and Driving for Better Business today at the National Space Centre in Leicester. The event, titled Managing Road Risk: What, Why & How, provided a platform for key industry leaders and Health & Safety professionals to engage in critical discussions on work-related road risk. Glen Davies, Managing Director at The Driver Handbook and FORS Technical Advisor, delivered a presentation on the moral responsibility of road safety and the benefits of fostering a psychologically safe environment to enhance risk management. #RoadSafetyLeadership #ManagingRoadRisk #HealthAndSafety