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Run by the Freight Transport Association ( FTA ), Van Excellence is an industry-led scheme designed to promote the safe operation of vans , represent the interests of the sector , and celebrate operators demonstrating excellent standards .
Van drivers are vital to the UK economy ; van use has grown to become a substantial and integral part of the logistics industry . And as it continues to grow rapidly , it garners much attention from legislators and enforcement authorities , as well as the public . The consequences of poor van fleet management can be severe and include threats to safety , finance and even freedom . Companies and individuals have legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 , and anyone found in breach could face fines – these could reach millions of pounds as the penalty depends on turnover – or even a custodial sentence . By joining the Van Excellence Scheme and achieving certification , drivers and operators are less likely to been involved in a collision or other incident .
Central to the scheme is the Van Excellence Code , a set of minimum best practice standards all van operators should aspire to achieve . Operators reaching this standard can apply for certification from the Van Excellence Operator Accreditation Scheme – following a satisfactory audit – to publicly showcase their commitment to safety , efficiency and sustainability . After all , all road users benefit from improved driving standards and maintenance . Additional scheme benefits include access to training courses , the Guide to Van Excellence and operational briefing events .
The team at Van Excellence seek to support the physical and mental health of drivers wherever possible . With one in five van drivers describing their current mental health as poor or very poor , Van Excellence recently launched a campaign in partnership with charity CALM ( Campaign Against Living Miserably ) to address the stigma around mental health and raise awareness of the resources available for drivers who could be uncertain of where to obtain help and advice . Crafted by Van Excellence in association with the charity ’ s key advisers , support packs promoting CALM ’ s services are available to all drivers leasing vehicles through partner organisations .
If your data suggests a problem with this group , why not promote Van Excellence in your area ? www . vanexcellence . co . uk