Accreditation Services FORS, Mission Zero and Earned Recognition
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a national scheme that promotes good practice for commercial vehicle operators. The accreditation’s main objective is to raise quality and efficiency standards within fleets to the highest levels. FORS focuses on educating and improving best practice procedures in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
The result is that your company will better manage work-related road risk (WRRR). FORS is open to operators of vans, lorries, mini-buses, coaches, and other vehicles, as well as to the organisations that award contracts to those operators. While voluntary, FORS accreditation makes strong business sense.
FORS Standards Benefits
As well as demonstrating that your firm meets high standards, you’ll be opening up new opportunities for growth because more and more companies now insist their suppliers and contractors must be FORS accredited in order to be considered for contracts. They want to cover themselves and FORS is your way of helping them to do that.
In addition, the fuel efficiency that you will achieve as a result of your FORS accreditation can lead to significant cost savings, as well as being less harmful to the environment.
How we can help
The FORS standard can be very daunting, and at times confusing. We pride ourselves in making our clients feel at ease and we make the difficult easy by removing the complicated text and replacing it with more understandable wording.
We offer a full package where we can you get you from no knowledge of FORS to a Gold member. You will be provided with all the required policies and procedures, as well as the risk assessments required by FORS to enable you to pass your audit.
Prices are totally bespoke and depend on the size and type of your fleet as every operation is different, and we cater for all.
Accreditation isn’t just a badge — it’s a commitment to doing things properly. Strong standards build trust, improve safety, and drive better performance. Every business should strive for accreditation that reflects the quality of the work they deliver every day.
– Steve Hale
If you require assistance with achieving your FORS accreditation at any level then we can help.
BRONZE
FORS Bronze is the first line of accreditation which you must achieve to be able to progress further within the FORS scheme.
The process involves a full audit, either onsite or remotely, of your policies and procedures, and requires the drivers and transport operational staff to carry out some mandatory online training.
SILVER
FORS Silver is the next level of accreditation and requires the uploading of documentation to evidence that your operation is at the silver standard. Some of the items to be evidenced are fuel data, accident data, further training for the drivers, that includes the on-cycle Safe Urban Driving training course, which is designed to help drivers see the roads from a cyclist’s perspective.
GOLD
FORS Gold is the pinnacle of all the levels of accreditation. It requires case studies and much more in-depth evidencing of certain policies and procedures and how you, as a company, can help promote FORS to your staff and customers.
Gold level operators are viewed as the ‘best of the best’.
Accreditation Services FAQs
We support a wide range of industry accreditations, including ISO standards, health and safety certifications, quality management systems, and sector specific compliance frameworks. Our consultants guide you through each stage, ensuring the process is smooth and stress free.
We provide end to end assistance — from initial gap analysis and documentation reviews to implementing required processes, conducting internal audits, and preparing your team for external assessments. Our goal is to make accreditation achievable and sustainable.
Yes. Accreditation is not a one off event. We offer ongoing compliance management to help you meet your accreditation obligations, keep documentation up to date, and stay prepared for surveillance or renewal audits.
We provide both. Whether you need in person consultancy, virtual sessions, or a blended approach, we work around your organisation’s needs and operational style.
Absolutely. We create and refine policies, procedures, manuals, and compliance documentation to ensure they meet accreditation standards and reflect best practice.
Timescales vary depending on the accreditation type, your current level of compliance, and the complexity of your organisation. After an initial assessment, we provide a realistic timeline and a structured action plan.
Yes. We can review your audit findings, identify root causes, support corrective actions, and help you re-establish compliance so you can progress confidently toward re assessment.
Definitely. Accredited systems are not just for large organisations. We tailor our approach to suit your size, resources, and industry, ensuring that gaining accreditation is manageable and cost effective.
Ready to chat to us? Get Clear, Concise Support for Your Operation
If you require professional support with Transport Compliance, HR, Health & Safety or Road Risk Management, our consultants can provide practical, proportionate solutions aligned with FORS and Mission Zero requirements.
We work with operators of all sizes, providing bespoke consultancy based on your fleet, operating model and risk profile.
Request a quote today to discuss your requirements and understand how we can support your operation.
