Warnings of stricter enforcement of van operational standards on the way
At the recent FTA Van Excellence conference, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency’s Gordon Macdonald - VOSA Head of Enforcement Policy, made a clear statement that those not complying with regulations would be targeted by the authorities. Within his address he stated that ‘VOSA was determined to improve van operational standards and makes no secret of its intention to significantly ramp up the number of roadside inspections and other enforcement activity’.
In addition he praised the Van Excellence scheme describing it as ‘an extremely good example of the industry can take responsibility for itself’ adding that accredited operators of the Van Excellence scheme were recognised by VOSA for demonstrating good practice in the industry. Key sessions during the FTA conference seminars include managing road risk; reducing fuel spend; vehicle specifications; future van technology; VOSA’s view of enforcement in the world of vans; current and upcoming legislative issues; and an examination of the Van Excellence scheme through the eyes of an accredited operator.
Van Excellence is an industry-led initiative that aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. Van Excellence is supported by Industry Partners: ATS Euromaster, BT Fleet, Hertz Van Rental, Route Monkey and TomTom Business Solutions.
Mark Cartwright, FTA’s Head of Vans, said: "Van Excellence demonstrates that operators and proves that they are entirely capable of self-regulation. FTA applauds the efforts of VOSA to increase general operational standards and welcomes the words which Gordon Macdonald from VOSA has delivered enforcing the message to those van operators who need to improve their standards do so.”
Gordon Macdonald added: “Van Excellence contributes to improve road safety recognition, and is very beneficial in changing the public perception of the ‘white van man’.
For more information and how to get behind this important scheme, please visit the Van Excellence website by clicking here.
In addition he praised the Van Excellence scheme describing it as ‘an extremely good example of the industry can take responsibility for itself’ adding that accredited operators of the Van Excellence scheme were recognised by VOSA for demonstrating good practice in the industry. Key sessions during the FTA conference seminars include managing road risk; reducing fuel spend; vehicle specifications; future van technology; VOSA’s view of enforcement in the world of vans; current and upcoming legislative issues; and an examination of the Van Excellence scheme through the eyes of an accredited operator.
Van Excellence is an industry-led initiative that aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. Van Excellence is supported by Industry Partners: ATS Euromaster, BT Fleet, Hertz Van Rental, Route Monkey and TomTom Business Solutions.
Mark Cartwright, FTA’s Head of Vans, said: "Van Excellence demonstrates that operators and proves that they are entirely capable of self-regulation. FTA applauds the efforts of VOSA to increase general operational standards and welcomes the words which Gordon Macdonald from VOSA has delivered enforcing the message to those van operators who need to improve their standards do so.”
Gordon Macdonald added: “Van Excellence contributes to improve road safety recognition, and is very beneficial in changing the public perception of the ‘white van man’.
For more information and how to get behind this important scheme, please visit the Van Excellence website by clicking here.
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