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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• 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

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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

Fail

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

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• 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 CPC

Driver 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: mickkemp@tfl.goc.uk Email: andymccarroll@ttfl.gov.uk