By Chris Tindall A SCHEME launched in the North Ea
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By Chris Tindall A SCHEME launched in the North East to help operators become greener and more efficient is on target to attract 50 members in its first year.
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) was rolled out in Tyne & Wear last year following its success in London. Project manager Peter Hayes said 27 members had now signed up.
Fleet operators join Fors and are then subject to a business audit to assess their management systems, policies and procedures. Members are then offered access 2 to funded Driver CPC training and work- ., g shops that explain how to boost efficiency.
2 Darlington-based George Allinson Transport was one of the first companies to achieve a Bronze status membership. Commercial manager Alan Barnfather said it has helped set it apart from the competition: "It provided an opportunity to self-assess our systems, working standards compliance and professionalism," he said. "We were interested as we deliver utility products to local authority or governmentorganised schemes and they often dictate or favour Fors membership."
Hayes, a senior consultant at Aecom, said the first workshops will take place at the end of this month. "We are in the trial period, but the council is keen to take it forward into the next year. All eyes are watching what's happening in Tyne & Wear and London."