{"id":66649733,"date":"2023-12-08T14:16:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T14:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/?page_id=66649733"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:13:27","slug":"why-fors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/why-fors\/","title":{"rendered":"Why FORS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide hero-img training-new-styles new-styles margin-bottom-zero\" style=\"min-height:370px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"340\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-66651882\" alt=\"FORS fleet operator branded sticker with man opening lorry\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small-150x35.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BOC_FORS-3445-1-small-768x181.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center quick-links box-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why FORS?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) sets the standard for safer, smarter, and greener road transport operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column rounded-block has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline dark-blue has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ready to raise your standards?<\/strong><br>Click \u2018Register\u2019 to begin your journey to success or watch our 2-minute introductory video below to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 new-primary-color-bkg\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/register\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#243588\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left heading-underline has-base-3-color has-text-color\">The road to success with FORS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>It\u2019s your key to excellence in fleet management.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote cleaner vehicles and fuel-efficient practices to reduce environmental impact. Reduce accidents and incidents through driver training and safety measures. Streamline operations, cut costs, and optimise routes. Earn certification and reputation enhancement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center discount-on-dark is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"31\" height=\"31\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pig-bank-icon.png\" alt=\"piggy bank icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649737\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Discounts and benefits for FORS Operators<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile ksp-icons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lorry-icon.png\" alt=\"Lorry icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649738\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Be safer, smarter and greener<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/training-icon.png\" alt=\"Training icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649740\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong><strong>Market-leading training<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"38\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/file-icon.png\" alt=\"paper file icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649741\" style=\"width:30px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong><strong>Commit to higher standards<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile ksp-icons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"47\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/shield-tick-icon.png\" alt=\"FORS shield tick - icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649742\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong><strong>Your route to best practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pencil-icon.png\" alt=\"pencil icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649743\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong><strong>Safer working practices<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center ksp-icons-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"59\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lightning-icon.png\" alt=\"lighting bolt icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649744\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong><strong>Achieve competitive advantag<\/strong>e<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center new-primary-color-bkg margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#ffd700\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns training-new-styles margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/check-black.png\" alt=\"Tick inside a circle\" class=\"wp-image-66649745\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:25px;height:25px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Unlock up to 10% insurance savings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/check-black.png\" alt=\"Tick inside a circle\" class=\"wp-image-66649745\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:25px;height:25px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Get 50% off market-leading training<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/check-black.png\" alt=\"Tick inside a circle\" class=\"wp-image-66649745\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:25px;height:25px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Boost fuel economy by 3%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center rounded-block has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#243588\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-3-color has-text-color\"><strong>Watch our 2-minute introductory video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to FORS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M5mdvF3vgDg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\">What is FORS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is a voluntary accreditation program designed to improve standards in the road transport industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FORS assesses and recognises fleet performance in key areas: environmental impact, safety, and operational efficiency. The program provides a framework and sets benchmarks to help operators enhance their performance in these areas.<br><br>The scheme offers progressive levels (<a href=\"\/cms\/bronze\/\">Bronze<\/a>, <a href=\"\/cms\/silver\/\">Silver<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/cms\/gold\/\">Gold<\/a>) for continuous improvement and recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become FORS accredited and set your fleet on a path to sustainability, safety, and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons new-primary-color-bkg is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/register\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#243588\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/clipboard-pencil-icon.png\" alt=\"Clipboard with pen icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649746\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Register<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Click below and fill in the online form to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons new-primary-color-bkg is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/register\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"44\" height=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/double-chevron.png\" alt=\"double chevron\" class=\"wp-image-66649748\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"47\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/shield-tick-icon.png\" alt=\"Shield tick - icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649742\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Audit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Independent FORS Auditor will ensure operators meet specific standards. 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It&#8217;s what your customers want, and we do it by making your vehicles, drivers, management, and operations better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/cms\/operators\/\">More about FORS for operators<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom-large is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ab31b1cb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/registration\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column link-box has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left dark-blue\">Champions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Champion, FORS raises driving standards across the industry and ensures you choose operators who prioritise safety, efficiency, and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/cms\/champions\/\">Becoming a FORS Champion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons float-bottom is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ab31b1cb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/apply-supsup\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column link-box has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left dark-blue\">Supplier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Including FORS Associates and Affinity Partners. If you&#8217;re a Supplier in the industry, FORS offers you access to more than 5,000 reputable fleet operators and a platform to showcase what you offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/cms\/suppliers\/\">Working with FORS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom-large is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ab31b1cb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-primary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/apply-supsup\/\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column link-box has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left dark-blue\">Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enforcement agencies, Press or want to know more about the audit process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons float-bottom is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ab31b1cb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button new-secondary-color-bkg float-bottom\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/cms\/visitors\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#243588\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center new-styles is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stats is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/clipboard-pencil-icon.png\" alt=\"Clipboard with pen icon\" class=\"wp-image-66649746\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-3-color has-text-color\">ALL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color\">Vehicles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"47\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/shield-tick-icon.png\" alt=\"Shield tick - 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