News

FORS to host online training courses

FORS has announced that all its classroom-based manager training courses will now be held as online webinars as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and government restrictions. From 1 April 2020 FORS Professional Practitioner workshops, FORS Professional Car and Van Fleet Management Essentials, FORS Professional HGV/PCV Fleet Management Essentials, and FORS Professional Collision Management will … Read more

Coronavirus – Temporary changes to Driver CPC requirements in Great Britain

The Department for Transport has put in place temporary changes in professional driver qualification requirements recognising that it may currently be difficult for drivers to complete the required training. Bus and lorry drivers who are unable to complete their 35 hours periodic training within their five year window due to the Coronavirus will be allowed … Read more

Online tool shows how FORS helps supply chain quality assurance

FORS has launched a new Specifiers Toolkit to assist companies as they write the best practice accreditation scheme into procurement contracts, as a route to ensuring high-quality road transport across a supply chain. FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, represents 5,000 members across the UK, providing them with a progressive accreditation model through which tangible … Read more

Paramount Haulage uses school visit to raise awareness of road safety

FORS Gold member Paramount Haulage has been explaining road safety around Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to school children, with a visit to a local primary school. The haulage company based in New Cross, South London, decided to arrange a visit to West Lodge School, after Paramount Haulage Director, Norbert Walsh, noticed his son had a … Read more