AES runs just six vans out of its Leighton Buzzard HQ. The business was accepted into the Van Excellence scheme earlier this year
Created by the industry for the industry, Van Excellence is open to van operators of all sizes and business sectors and includes non FTA members. Since its launch the scheme has been going from strength to strength and currently boasts over 130 engaged operators running in excess of 180,000 vans.
Mark Cartright is the Van Excellence project manager at the FTA
Any organisation that operates vehicles as part of its business activity must ensure the safety of drivers and the public. Failure to operate roadworthy vehicles could lead to fines, penalties and even imprisonment for more serious cases, such as fatalities.
But how does it represent the work of the van operator and ultimately what does it actually mean to the driver?
The Van Excellence accreditation process sets a minimum standard and helps operators to improve and operate their vans to best practice standards in their day-to-day work.
- Van Excellence will help increase safety for drivers and other road users
- Through the scheme, van operators can obtain recognition from the industry, customers and the public for the highest operating standards
- Van operators will be confident in the knowledge that their van fleet is legally compliant
In a nutshell, Van Excellence is all about giving van operators peace of mind, improving standards and cutting costs.
Simply translated this means when it comes to vans – “it’s what good looks like”.
Click here if you want to know more about the scheme and how the Van Excellence scheme can help your organisation.
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