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Andy McCarroll Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)
Andy McCarroll
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)
Introduction to FORS
FORS is a unique industry led membership scheme aimed at transforming road fleet activity in London
Helps operators to measure and monitor performance
Helps operators to ensure and demonstrate lawfulness and best practice
Links to responsible procurement
Free to join, voluntary and open to any company operating vehicles in London
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HeadingHow is it promoted?
• By referrals from enforcement agencies
• By FORS Associates
• By silver / gold members to supply-chain partners
• By Local Authorities
• Through procurement
• By Certification Bodies
• Through training organisations
Strategic Partners
Who is involved in FORS?
Key Suppliers
HeadingA - Generating Action: Bronze lawful
Overview of FORS bronze assessment
FORS Assessment
Currently contracted with the FTA
Company is assessed against the FORS Standards
Bronze Assessment is a health check of policies and systems
FORS recognise the assessments conducted by others,
Coachmarque
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Improve fleet standards
Congestion
Emissions
Safety
Compliance
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Register
Action Plan
Pass
Audit
Variety of members
Membership figures
Over 25% of commercial vehicles believed to operate into and around London are registered to FORS That equates to over 2,000 member depots and over 90,000 registered vehicles operating in London.
3078 registered
Bronze 980
Silver 53
Gold13 Gold
Wildstretch Limousine FORS Audit.
• Pros
Mr Simon
• Cons
Physical benefits
FORS workshops and training
Manager workshops – A series of 9 manager/supervisor level workshops to manage policies best practice relating to fuel and emissions, safety fines and charges and performance.
Online driver training – helping drivers become safer, greener and more efficient
Driver CPC training – Funded by TfL
Summary
Free to join Operational confidence Distinction Operational efficiency Access to advice and guidance Offers, discounts and benefits
www.fors-online.org.uk
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
(FORS)
Training
One of the key issues
416 members
What is available ? Qualification Credit Framework – Safe Green and Efficient Fleet Manager level 3 certificate
FORS Practitioner/Manager workshops
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
e-learning
www.fors-online.org.uk
FORS approved training Driver CPCDriver certificate of professional competence (DCPC)
FORS has series of approved driver training courses covering SafetyAir Quality Congestion
Who’s benefitting now ?
HGV/LGV drivers all sectorsCoach and Bus driversCommunity Transport (23 London Boroughs being engaged)
Training companies – delivering FORS Approved training via an approved scheme
FORS approved training Driver CPCSafety CoachesSafe Urban Drivng Know your coach Know your customer/Destination LondonSafe London Driving Safe City Driving
Air QualityGreener City Driving
CongestionCongestion Busting
FORS approved driver trainingSafe Urban Driving. This course is funded by TfL for drivers of FORS accredited companies to find out more and book places please visit – http://www.fors-online.org.uk/index.php?page=DCPC_INTRO&return=PTE_INTRO
Safe Urban Driving7 hour DCPC
FORS approved driver trainingE-learning
Available to all – www.fors-online.org.uk
SafetyFuelPenalty Charge NoticesComing soon – Safe Urban Driving
Physical Benefits Funded driving training Safety (cycling) toolkit (via BCS) Posters/Stickers for vehicles
FORS helpline 08448 090 944
SUMMARY Cycle Revolution –
Cycle Safety is a key Mayoral objective, Cycling is on the increase in fact cycling has seen a 150 per cent increase in trips over a ten year period (2001 – 2011)
Increasing safety awareness initiatives through FORS
Next steps?1.Decide if there is need for a limo specific course – is there?2.If Yes, then work with volunteer companies to review existing FORS training material – who?3.Design training material4.Pilot5.Refine6.Deliver training
Questions
Mick Kemp Andy McCarroll FORS Driver CPCTransport for London Transport for LondonTel: 020 3054 0367 Tel: 020 3054 5508Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
