We’ve held FORS Silver Status for the past eight years, demonstrating the high standards we maintain in fleet management and operations. It indicates our commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and efficiency in transport operations. This recognition assures our clients and partners that we adhere to industry best practices, enhancing our reputation.
FORS accreditation consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The Bronze level confirms that a company complies with safety standards for road operations. Achieving Bronze status involves an audit to ensure adherence to basic regulations.
To advance to Silver status, a company must demonstrate further measures, reflecting a commitment to higher standards. This includes a follow-up audit and the submission of evidence showing:
Our ongoing FORS Silver achievement demonstrates our dedication to elevated standards in fleet operations.
We hold CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) Elite Status. This prestigious recognition signifies our excellence in health and safety compliance, environmental management, and ethical business practices. To achieve this status, we underwent a rigorous assessment process, with our policies, procedures and records being thoroughly examined.
To obtain CHAS Elite Status, we had to first meet the criteria for CHAS Premium Accreditation, demonstrating compliance with core health and safety regulations and standards. Then, we went through an additional, extensive evaluation covering aspects such as environmental sustainability, quality management, financial stability and ethical governance. This comprehensive assessment ensures that the business not only meets statutory requirements but also operates with integrity and sustainability at its core.
Holding CHAS Elite Status enhances our credibility and reputation, making it a preferred choice for clients, contractors, and stakeholders. The accreditation signifies a commitment to best practices in health, safety, and environmental management, reassuring potential clients of the company's professionalism.
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) is a UK-based accrediting body that provides a flexible, credible alternative for training and certification to operate various types of machinery and safety equipment in the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution sectors.
Many of our HIAB Operators and Slinger/Signallers are NPORS certificated. NPORS offers both traditional operator cards and the NPORS/CSCS card, ensuring compliance with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, thus enhancing site safety and promoting skills validation across industries.
Some of our drivers hold ALLMI (Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers) accreditation. ALLMI, which is the UK's only trade association devoted to the lorry loader industry, focuses on promoting and improving the standards of safety, service, and training within the sector.
The association offers comprehensive training programs for operators, managers, and instructors, ensuring adherence to rigorous health and safety standards. ALLMI's efforts help enhance operational efficiency and compliance across the lorry loader field.
All of our groundworks tickets are CITB accredited. The CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) supports skills development and training across the sector, working to ensure that the construction workforce is highly skilled and capable of meeting the industry's current and future demands.
CITB provides funding, resources and training for construction companies and workers, ranging from apprenticeships to professional development courses. It plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and safety practices, striving to promote innovation and maintain competitiveness within the construction sector.
Our Founder and Director, Stuart Banks holds Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), demonstrating his extensive experience and knowledge of the industry.
CILT is an international professional body representing supply chain, logistics, and transport professionals. Established in the UK in 1919, CILT helps develop, promote, and regulate the industry. It provides education, training, and membership services, aiming to enhance professionalism and management practices across the sectors it serves. CILT offers qualifications and career development opportunities that are highly regarded within the industry.
We are members of the RHA (Road Haulage Association) and attend quarterly meetings to discuss a range of elements affecting the industry. The meetings are great networking events that have enabled us to identify other members around the country and build a strong UK-wide network of trusted partners.
The RHA is the leading trade association in the UK dedicated to the interests of the road transport industry and its professional drivers. Established in 1944, the RHA provides its members with advice, information, and support related to legal services, policy, training, and compliance. It actively represents the industry’s interests in governmental discussions to influence transport policy and ensure fair regulations for road operators.
We’re members of the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association), the leading trade association representing the UK's plant hire sector. With over 1,600 members ranging from owner-operators to large multinational companies, the CPA is committed to advancing the interests of the plant hire industry through active lobbying, guidance, and the development of industry standards.
We’re members of the FSB (Federation for Small Businesses), a leading UK organisation representing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The FSB advocates for the interests of the small business community across various sectors. It provides its members with vital support services including legal advice, financial expertise, and data protection guidance, aiming to foster a favourable environment for SME growth.
