A lot has changed for Hayward Transport since the beginning of our company in 1919, but one thing that has always remained the same is our commitment to providing the highest quality of customer service and haulage solutions for all your transportation needs. This commitment is what has helped us to earn our reputation as the People’s Haulier. As a transport company, we set ourselves extremely high standards and are proud to achieve the requirements for FORS Gold Accreditation.

If you have worked with or sought the services of a haulage company in the past, you may have come across the FORS logo.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for commercial fleet operators, promoting best practices in the haulage and shipping industries. As a FORS Gold accredited haulier, we are proud to achieve the highest level of accreditation, signifying our commitment to achieving the highest degree of compliance with the FORS standard, and providing the highest quality of service to our customers. 

Being awarded FORS Gold status signifies that we have demonstrated excellent practices in fleet operations and management across the board, including meeting certain criteria for:

• General fleet operations – implementing systems to ensure we run a high-performing business
• Environmental factors – including lower Co2 emissions and greater fuel efficiency
• Safety – safer driving and better road awareness
• Training – the level of quality training received by all of our workforce, including drivers and logistics managers

In addition to exceeding the standards required for each of the above, for Gold accreditation, it’s also required for us to show a commitment to continued improvements in all areas of our business, working all the time to improve our services to customers in a safe and efficient manner. 

In order for us to achieve the highest level of FORS accreditation, we were required to undergo a series of audits to review our operations and procedures, along with our policies for safety in all areas of our business. Our accreditation signifies that we are a leading company in every discipline that we operate in.

If you are looking for a haulage company to help you with your transportation needs, then there are many advantages of selecting FORS Gold hauliers. 

Safety

For any company transporting goods from one place to another, safety is an extremely important consideration in order to ensure that your cargo arrives at its destination in the same condition that it left you. When you choose a Gold accredited haulage company, you can be assured that their drivers are highly trained in safe driving practices, and as a result, risks involving collisions and incidents with other vehicles and road users are minimised considerably.

Your Carbon Footprint

Whilst your transport needs may be fulfilled by a specialist haulage company, fuel efficiency and Co2 emissions still reflect on you. FORS accreditation ensures that all necessary steps are taken to ensure that the transportation of your goods has as small an environmental impact as possible. For example, the use of fuel efficient vehicles, the most efficient fuels, efficient transport routes and safe, more economic driving all contribute to a lower carbon footprint.

Reduced Costs

More efficient transportation also contributes to reduced costs as a result of lower fuel usage, and shorter, more efficient journeys. FORS also promotes increased awareness of road and loading laws, which can help to prevent fines and penalties that could impact on your transport budget.

Compliance

Whilst the FORS scheme is completely voluntary, it acts as an indicator of the fleet operation businesses that are leading the way in safe, efficient and high-quality transportation services. As a result, many large scale organisations require their suppliers or partners to use FORS accredited hauliers. Accreditation acts as proof of a company’s commitment to best practices at all levels of the supply chain.

At Hayward Transport, our FORS Gold accreditation is extremely important to us as it reflects our determination to adhere to the highest standards in everything we do. If you are in need of a container haulage specialist, general haulage services, or specialist low loader or bulk tipper transport, we are here to support you.

If you have questions about our FORS accreditation or would like to discuss your haulage needs, contact us today by calling 01933 621 417. How can we help you?