FORS Accreditations

FORS Accreditation covers more than just the vehicles; it also covers the fleet operator’s procedures and company guidelines and the vehicle safety measures in place to ensure each vehicle is as safe as possible.

FORS Bronze
FORS Silver
FORS Gold

Below is a breakdown of everything you’ll need to succeed in your FORS Bronze Accreditation applications.

Management

To manage, review, revise and retain all policies and procedures, risk assessments, method statements and supporting documents relevant to the FORS Standard.
To manage and retain all records relevant to the FORS Standard.
To appoint a trained, experienced and (where necessary) qualified person responsible to run the fleet operation.
To provide adequate staff resources to run the fleet operation.
To communicate fleet management policies and procedures to all staff involved in the fleet operation.
To document details of the vehicle fleet and how vehicles are distributed across the organisation.
To hold all regulatory licences and permits relevant to the fleet operation.
To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
To review and act upon any complaint made against the fleet operation.
To record, investigate and take action against all transport-related infringements.
To keep up-to-date with developments in the fleet and road transport industry.

Vehicles

To maintain vehicles, trailers and specialist equipment in a serviceable and roadworthy condition.
To check vehicles, trailers and specialist equipment for defects immediately before they are used.
To hold a minimum of third party insurance or self-insurance for the fleet and any other insurance necessary to provide financial protection to the operation.
To tax all vehicles operating on public roads.
To load vehicles and trailers safely and within the legal limits.
To fit larger vehicles with safety equipment that helps protect vulnerable road users including:
- Blind Spot Warning signage to the rear of the vehicle
- Side under-run protection to both sides of the vehicle
- Class V and VI Close-Proximity Mirrors
- London Operations are required to comply with recently introduced Driving Vision Standards (DVS).
To monitor tyre usage and maintain tyres in a serviceable and roadworthy condition.

Drivers

To verify that all drivers hold a valid licence for the category and type of vehicle they are tasked to drive and manage any risks associated with endorsements or restrictions.
To require all drivers to have knowledge of and comply with the rules of the road.
To inform drivers and other staff involved in the fleet operation of the fleet operation policies, procedures and FORS accreditation, from the start of their employment.
To professionally develop drivers and all other staff involved in the fleet operation, through progressive FORS Professional Development.
To not cause or permit a driver to use a hand-held mobile phone or any other handheld communication device while driving.
To require that drivers are fit to drive, are not impaired and meet the minimum eyesight standard for driving.
To manage drivers’ working time and driving hours.

Operations

To adhere to compliant, safe and efficient routes.
To monitor fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.
To document and investigate road traffic collisions, incidents and near-misses
To carry passengers in such a manner that no danger is likely to be caused.
To conduct specialist operations safely and in accordance with the law.
To minimise the risk of theft of vehicles, fuel, equipment and loads.
To recognise the current terrorist threat and raise awareness, security and vigilance across the organisation.

Below is a breakdown of everything you’ll need to succeed in your FORS Silver Accreditation applications.

To maintain the requirements of the FORS Bronze accreditation awarded.
To actively monitor and benchmark operational performance data.
To commit to reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.
To investigate and analyse road traffic collisions, incidents and near-misses.
To professionally develop drivers and other staff involved in the fleet operation, through progressive FORS Professional Development.
To fit HGVs with enhanced safety equipment to help protect vulnerable road users including
- Blind spot vision aids that provide the driver with a full view of the near-side vehicle blind spot
- An audible warning system that alerts other road users of left-turn and reversing manoeuvres
To conduct and comply with a noise impact assessment at operating centres and noise sensitive locations.
To actively promote FORS and the requirements of the FORS Standard across the organisation.
To require FORS accreditation throughout sub-contracted services that are delivered on behalf of FORS-specifying clients.

Below is a breakdown of everything you’ll need to succeed in your FORS Gold Accreditation applications.

To maintain the requirements of the FORS Silver accreditation awarded.
To demonstrate meaningful improvements against the performance data evidenced at FORS Silver.
To develop and publish a case study that describes FORS progression.
To actively attract, recruit and retain drivers and other staff involved in the fleet operation.
To develop, motivate and engage drivers and all other staff involved in the fleet operation to further their professional development.
To progress further to reduce the environmental, safety and congestion impacts on the road network.
To promote FORS and the FORS Standard.
To encourage the promotion of sustainable and cost-effective staff travel behaviour.
To require FORS accreditation throughout contracted services that are delivered on behalf of the FORS operator.