CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety)
CLOCS is the National Standard for ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys, reducing risk to vulnerable road users, improving air quality and congestion, and driving operational efficiencies. It brings regulators,…
CLOCS is the National Standard for ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys, reducing risk to vulnerable road users, improving air quality and congestion, and driving operational efficiencies.
It brings regulators, clients, contractors and fleet operators together to work collaboratively to maximise the many commercial and social benefits associated with safer, leaner and greener construction logistics.
DVSA Earned Recognition
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme is a voluntary initiative designed for operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) to prove they…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme is a voluntary initiative designed for operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) to prove they meet exemplary driver and vehicle standards. To gain this status, operators must use a DVSA-validated IT system to continuously monitor their own compliance against key performance indicators (KPIs), which automatically reports to the DVSA every four weeks if any targets are missed. Achieving Earned Recognition marks an operator as a gold-standard business; it reduces roadside inspections and premises visits by enforcement staff, grants the right to use the prestigious scheme logo, and provides direct access to a dedicated DVSA support team.
The scheme acts as a powerful driver for vehicle maintenance and road safety by replacing reactive, roadside policing with a proactive, digital system of preventative compliance. Rather than waiting for defects to be flagged during random road stops, operators must routinely audit their management systems and maintain rigorous digital records of vehicle roadworthiness and drivers’ hours. By digitalising maintenance tracking and subjecting operators to biennial independent audits, the scheme ensures that safety-critical defects—such as tyre and brake wear—are caught and rectified early, fostering a culture of continuous preventative maintenance that ultimately reduces accidents and ensures safer UK roads.
Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary UK-based accreditation program designed to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental protection within fleet operations. It provides a structured framework for businesses—ranging…
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary UK-based accreditation program designed to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental protection within fleet operations. It provides a structured framework for businesses—ranging from small startups to national corporations—to exceed basic legal requirements and adopt industry best practices. By progressing through Bronze, Silver, and Gold accreditation levels, operators can demonstrate their commitment to high standards, which is often a mandatory requirement for winning contracts in sectors like construction and local government.
The website serves as a comprehensive management hub, offering tools such as the FORS Fleet Management System (FMS) to help companies track vehicle maintenance, fuel emissions, and driver performance. It also hosts the FORS Professional training platform, which provides eLearning modules and workshops for drivers and managers to mitigate road risks. Overall, the portal acts as both a compliance resource and a competitive tool, helping members reduce operational costs through better fuel efficiency and fewer safety incidents while showcasing their status as responsible operators.
Mission Zero
Mission Zero is an independent quality standard and accreditation scheme for the road fleet sector, designed to help fleet operators establish a clear roadmap towards achieving zero collisions, zero emissions,…
Mission Zero is an independent quality standard and accreditation scheme for the road fleet sector, designed to help fleet operators establish a clear roadmap towards achieving zero collisions, zero emissions, and zero prohibitions. Built upon full legal compliance and industry best practice, its audits cover five essential management areas: operations, drivers’ hours, staff, vehicles, and journey management. The scheme is officially recognised as meeting stringent contractual standards set by major transport and infrastructure projects, including Transport for London (Work-Related Road Risk), CLOCS, HS2, and National Highways.
Beyond its core compliance framework, Mission Zero actively promotes progressive fleet standards through dedicated sustainability modules, light commercial vehicle audits, and tailored support services such as training, legal advice, and document resources. By focusing heavily on preventative maintenance, vehicle safety standards, and environmental responsibility, the organisation provides fleets of all sizes—from micro-operators to national contractors—with an accessible, modern framework to continuously improve operational safety and lower road risk.