Huthwaite transport firm recognised with silver award for safety and good practice

B Taylor and Sons Transport Ltd has been accredited with a silver award by the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme.

The Huthwaite-based transport, logistics and warehousing company gained the accreditation in addition to its previously-gained bronze award.

The FORS award confirms the transport fleet side of the business employs good practice, environmental factors and complies with FORS’ requirements.

At the silver level, Taylor’s met the requirements for the Construction Logistics and Community Safety scheme, as well as Transport for London’s freight safety initiative to reduce road dangers.

Previously the company had gained bronze level, meeting the requirements of the Safer Lorry Scheme, which mandated basic safety requirements for side under-run protection and safety mirrors on all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. This was to prevent cyclists being dragged under the wheels in a collision.

Gaynor Corkhill, Taylor’s compliance manager, said: “I’m very proud to have played my part in achieving this accreditation. By following the FORS standards we are not only doing our bit to reduce work-related road risk and keeping vulnerable road users safe but, we are lessening our impact on the environment by implementing strategic planning and routing for our vehicles, to help minimise fuel emissions in urban areas – especially around schools and hospitals.”

Alan Taylor, managing director, said: “This accreditation shows and offers piece of mind for the company managing work-related road risk.

“We went through various stringent audits to gain total compliance and passed with flying colours.”