FORS FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) offers incentives and encouragement for the safe and sustainable operation of commercial vehicles. Contact Us FORS (Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme) There are three levels of FORS accreditation – Bronze, Silver and Gold. The purpose of this article is to explain the benefits of the FORS Silver accreditation, and what you need to do to achieve it. Whether or not you already hold a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit, you should consider the advantages of moving to FORS Silver. Why? It provides a reassurance that your fleet is being run safely, and in an environmentally responsible way – but there are other benefits for you as a company too. Most fleet operators choose the Silver level of compliance. To do so, the Bronze accreditation is first required, with the Silver standard being more detailed and covering a wider range of areas. To meet the Silver standard, fleet operators need to demonstrate that distance travelled and fuel usage is being monitored, and that HGVs are fitted with enhanced safety equipment, which helps to protect vulnerable road users. All HGVs over 3.5 tonne need safety equipment to be fitted to be FORS Silver Compliant. The vehicle safety equipment at Silver level includes: Audible warning systems (a reversing system and a left turn system) Blind spot vision aids (camera system, in-cab display screen, in-cab audible warning system) You can see a detailed breakdown of the full Silver requirement here. Why should I consider FORS Silver? There are a number of reasons it can be beneficial to move to FORS Silver level. It demonstrates your commitment to managing road risk It can save you money by reducing your fuel spend by improving the miles per gallon you are getting across your fleet Savings can also be made because FORS helps reduce the number of incidents on the road – companies following FORS standards typically see a reduction in incidents You will be seen to have achieved high standards of legal compliance, safety efficiency and environmental protection It meets the safe system requirements should you need to apply for a DVS permit to enter London Many organisations include FORS Silver as a contractual/procurement requirement when you are tendering for work FORS can help you attract and retain new staff, who could have a focus on your environmental credentials Your fleet will be compliant with the CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) standard, and with TfL’s WRRR (Work Related Road Risk) At RS Connect, we appreciate that these schemes can occasionally feel complex, and that you may need help and advice. Our team can help by assessing your requirement and installing equipment professionally and efficiently. There are fees for subscription and auditing, which are dependent on the level required and the number of vehicles in the fleet. For further information please contact a member of our team 01675 624 035. Latest on FORS from our team FORS Basics An overview FORS and its accreditations Transition between DVS and FORS Silver Compare the differences and the ability to transition from DVS to FORS Silver Up & Running - DVS and FORS installations Up and Running - recent installation by RS Connect engineers Read more articles from RS Connect Get in contact with the team Call us on 01675 624 035 or use the form below. If you are an existing customer looking for information about a specific vehicle booking please include your Vehicle Reg, Policy Number or Order Reference in your message. Name Email Subject Company Message We may contact you with relevant offers and updates further to your specific request. If you would like to receive these messages please check this box. Send Contact Us +44 (0) 1675 624 035 info@rsconnect.com Find Us Units 1-3 Roman Way Coleshill Birmingham B46 1HG View on Google Maps Follow Us © 2021 RS Fleet Installations Ltd. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | GPG Report | Disclaimer | About