Construction vehicle journeys can have a significant and negative effect on surrounding communities. CLOCS Construction Logistics Plans (CLP) training helps all stakeholders involved in delivering construction projects to reduce the impact of their activities. CLPs provide the framework for understanding and managing construction vehicle activity into and out of a proposed development, and it demonstrates … Read more

HGVs not holding a permit for driving within the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) area, or in contravention of permit conditions, will now be issued a £550 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £275 if paid within 14 days) for each day the vehicle is driven within the DVS area. Additionally, heavy vehicles including lorries, buses, coaches … Read more

Congratulations to O’Donovan Waste Disposal for achieving FORS Gold accreditation for the 10th year in a row. O’Donovan Waste is the first independent haulier to reach this impressive milestone, highlighting their commitment to exemplary levels of compliance in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.  “We are delighted to achieve 10 years of being a FORS Gold … Read more

The FORS Executive Group has recently appointed Adrian Boughtflower, Operations Director (Logistics) of Mace Group, as its new Chair. The FORS Executive Group – an independent group composed of organisations who are existing FORS members – is responsible for ensuring FORS maintains its high standards by approving any commercial changes to the scheme. Adrian said of his appointment, “I am honoured to have been nominated as Chair of the FORS Executive Group and am excited that I can continue … Read more