A few months since its Midlands depot became Bronze FORS accredited, Walkers Transport’s regional facilities in Leeds and Manchester have now received the same impressive industry certification.

FORS is a voluntary certification scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.

Walkers Transport, part of Palletways’ UK network, has secured the Bronze FORS certification in recognition of its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport.  

Tim Bentley, Group Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Manager at Walkers Transport, said: “Bronze certification officially recognises that we employ good practice and that we’re fully compliant with the requirements laid out by the FORS standard. This includes our dedication to driver and vehicle safety, combined with improving operating practices through effective monitoring of fuel and tyre usage.

“It emphasises the safety and environmental impact of our fleet and efficiency to customers. To receive a trio of certification is a great coup which sends out a strong signal to our customers and competitors of our commitment to continuous improvement.”

The FORS certification scheme promotes road freight as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation. It’s open to any company that operates a fleet and to the organisations that award contracts to them.

With a fleet ranging from vans to 44t trucks, Walkers Transport Group delivers an expansive array of goods for a multitude of sectors including Construction, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Retail. In partnership with Palletways, Walkers Transport Group also operates the Northern Hub in Leeds, providing an express gateway across the UK for ambient freight.