Norse awarded Freight Transport Association ‘Van Excellence’ accreditation
Norse Commercial Services’ Transport Division has been awarded accreditation under an award winning initiative which has been developed by Freight Transport Association (FTA).
‘Van Excellence’ is an industry-led initiative, in conjunction with some of the UK’s leading van operators, which aims to:
- Enhance standards of van operator compliance
- Raise standards within the industry
- Improve the perception of vans and light commercial vehicles
- Enhance the reputation of organisations operating van fleets
The award is only made following an independent audit covering two aspects of vehicle operations:
Vehicle related understanding including, roadworthiness, safe working environment, vehicle standards, and administration; and driver related undertakings, including licensing, behaviour, compliance, competence, training, and identification. “The recognition of excellence is the cornerstone of the Van Excellence scheme, and this accreditation demonstrates Norse’s commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van operations,” John Mellor, Group Transport Manager at Norse, said.
“In turn, this will help our standing with customers and employees and reassure both the public and Government that van operators are addressing the issues of concern to them. Traffic Commissioners also recognise the high standard require to gain the Van Excellence award. This is our second successive year of accreditation and it is a credit to all in the Transport team,” he added.
Norse is one of the first 50 operators in the region to receive the Van Excellence accreditation.
The award covers Norse’s Norwich based fleet operations, which include around 400 vans and minibuses. Nationally Norse operates a fleet of 1600 vehicles through its Head Office and UK subsidiaries.