The role of the FORS compliance team is to uphold the FORS Standard and to ensure that members comply with the requirements at Bronze, Silver and Gold accreditations. Among its functions, the team is in place to react to complaints about FORS members which may arise from a range of sources including enforcement agencies, FORS … Read more

Oxford City Council is on track to becoming the first city to introduce a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) with plans on banning all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles from entering its city centre. Transport is the most significant source of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in Oxford. Data from the city’s 74 air pollution monitoring stations in 2018 … Read more

Studies show that professionals operating in the haulage and logistics sector are at risk from the effects of poor mental health. Data gathered from the Campaign Against Living Miserably (2019) shows that men account for an estimated 75 per cent of suicides annually across the UK. The male population makes up 92 per cent of … Read more

This year, London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is changing. In operation since 2008, the freight industry has become used to the city-wide LEZ. However, from 26 October 2020, LEZ emissions standards will be tougher for heavier vehicles. London’s toxic air is now a public health crisis, with the city’s air pollution contributing to thousands of … Read more