Durite, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of camera solutions for commercial vehicles, has launched an interactive website designed to help fleet operators and Transport Managers easily select the optimum equipment to improve safety, remain compliant and reduce costs. Marketing Manager, Veronique Vanoli explains: “Extensive research and customer feedback told …
Read More »FORS Bronze celebrated at Palletways UK owned depots
Palletways’ six owned depots across the UK in Birmingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh – have met the bronze level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for another year, highlighting the company’s commitment to industry best practice. The voluntary scheme for fleet operators promotes road freight …
Read More »Walkers Transport secures FORS Bronze Accreditation
Walkers Transport, a member of the Palletways network, has secured a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in recognition of the firm’s sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport. FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations …
Read More »Truck drivers see all-round benefits from Durite safety systems
A new vehicle camera system has given truck drivers more peace of mind while speeding up insurance claims and reducing vehicle downtime. J.O’Doherty Haulage Ltd provides a range of services and vehicles for hire and reward in Greater London and the surrounding area, including tippers, grabs, hiabs, low-loaders and bulk …
Read More »Sir Robert McAlpine – building a quality supply chain with FORS
Sir Robert McAlpine, one of the UK’s leading building and civil engineering companies, has long led the charge for greater safety and efficiency in UK construction projects. Having worked on some of the UK’s most iconic buildings and projects, the Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) mandate is clear, to ensure it …
Read More »TTC Group delivers FORS professional Safe Urban driver training to Hanson UK HGV driver workforce
Hanson UK takes its responsibilities in managing Work Related Road Risk very seriously and as part of this commitment to protect vulnerable road users it is putting its HGV workforce of over 500 drivers through a Safe Urban Driver training course before the end of 2021. Hanson UK commissioned TTC …
Read More »Safety-focused James Burrell builds towards FORS Silver with new-generation Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Leading independent builders’ merchant James Burrell became one of the first UK customers for the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Arocs when it commissioned a single six-wheeler last October – it is now running four more identical trucks and has just ordered a further six. The Gateshead-based company, whose fleet is dominated by …
Read More »LGH awaits 5,000th order, consolidates with Rotrex
Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) will take its 5,000th order in the coming weeks, as the company aligns closer with sister business Rotrex Winches. Further momentum has been gained via renewed Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) silver and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. LGH has received over 4,500 orders for lifting, rigging and …
Read More »Ward achieves Silver FORS accreditation for fleet safety and emissions
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has been awarded FORS Silver accreditation for its 120 strong fleet of modern vehicles and drivers. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within transport operations and …
Read More »MP Moran and Sons builds 100% Renault Trucks fleet
One of London’s leading builders and plumbers merchants, MP Moran and Sons Limited, has announced that its entire fleet, from 3.5t to 44t, is now exclusively Renault Trucks following the recent addition of 17 vehicles from Renault Trucks Chiltern. The latest vehicles to join the fleet include a 3.5t Renault …
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