Gold FORS membership for exceptional London freight operators

Over 75,000 freight vehicles already registered to the scheme

Freight operators who demonstrate self-improvement and deliver environmental savings will be awarded a new Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold membership.

More than 620 operators and over 75,000 freight vehicles are already registered to the scheme.


It is estimated that members managed to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by a total of 70,000kg last year.

The three levels of membership, of Bronze, Silver and Gold, allow freight operators to raise standards within their organisation through education and incentives. As well as passing an on-site assessment of their operation members can also benchmark their performance against comparable operators or the industry average. This allows operators to identify areas where improvement could be made, and chart the progress they are making to increase efficiency of their vehicles.

To qualify for Gold membership, companies will have to demonstrate standards that will put them at the pinnacle of freight operations in the capital.

Since the scheme was launched three years ago, nearly 54,000 of freight vehicles already registered are progressing to Bronze or Silver membership. Transport for London (TfL) is working to have half of all freight vehicles regularly operating in London as Bronze, Silver or Gold members by spring 2016.

Silver membership was first awarded in December 2009 and members using the benchmarking system have managed to increase the average mpg of their vehicles by around three per cent, and reduce the number of Penalty Charge Notices being issued by 55 per cent.

Members are also entitled to a number of discounts, which look to help improve performance while saving money, including money off safety devices to help improve cycle safety and free access to a specifically designed training course to help drivers become more aware of cyclists in and around London.

Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of London's transport advisor, said: "This scheme is a win-win as it can deliver savings for the companies taking part and provides a greener and safer operation of freight for the public."

Further information:
Transport for London - Freight Operator Recognition Scheme