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Have your drivers undertaken all mandatory eLearning modules?

Whether you are Bronze or Silver accredited, please ensure your drivers have completed the mandatory eLearning modules. At Bronze, drivers must have undertaken one safety eLearning module in the past 12 months and the Security and Counter Terrorism eLearning module in the past 24 months. The safety eLearning modules are: Cycle Safety, Van Smart, Smart … Read more

Mayor of London doubles van scrappage fund

Mayor Sadiq Khan has doubled the incentive for small businesses to scrap polluting vans. The “green fund” was launched in February 2019 to assist fleets with the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). However, during its first year only 10 per cent (£2.3 million) of the allocated £23 million fund has been spent. Following these disappointing … Read more

UK Government releases Clean Air Zone vehicle checker

The introduction of air quality measures within UK towns and cities is having a significant impact on FORS members and the wider freight industry. With many local authorities such as Leeds and Birmingham preparing to roll out Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in 2020, the UK Government has released a checker to help fleet operators plan … Read more

Save money on fuel with FORS Fuel Expert

FORS Affinity Partner product FORS Fuel Expert is available to help members save money on fuel. FORS Fuel Expert is a fixed-price fuel card scheme and is accessible to all FORS members, irrespective of fleet size or vehicle type. FORS Fuel Expert is offered in partnership with Fuel Card Services (FCS), one of the largest … Read more