Promoting compliance and working with the highest safety and operational standards should be a priority for all fleets, in an attempt to have safer roads, more responsible drivers and a better environment for all. The power of technology in the telematics products offered by Transpoco as well as the long-time expertise of FTAI have aimed through the years at creating an efficient and sustainable freight and logistics industry. Today, FTAI with the support of Transpoco, the Health and Safety Authority of Ireland and other operators such as Merrion Fleet, Enprova and insuremyvan.ie launches a new van excellence scheme called VanSafe.
VanSafe is the new name for compliant light commercial goods fleet operators. VanSafe is a programme which has the scope of raising operational and safety standards for light commercial vehicles operators by requiring them to pass an audit. The audit has to be performed as soon as practical, within the limit of 90 days starting when joining the scheme, and will cover the following areas:
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Maintenance cycles
- Vehicle standards
- Vehicle administration
- Driver licensing and competence
- Driver behaviour
- Sustainable operations
Vans - light commercial vehicles - represent around the 90% of the total commercial fleets on Irish roads, hence the importance of this new programme to benefit fleet operators and the other road users.
FTA Ireland are going to launch VanSafe, on 31st January 2017 from 4.30pm - 6pm, Citywest Hotel, Saggart Co Dublin. The event will have contributions from Transpoco, the Health and Safety Authority, insuremyvan.ie, Merrion Fleet Management and ENPROVA.
For any additional information about FTA you can check FTAI website or email info@ftai.ie if you want to book your place at the event, specifying “VanSafe” in your subject line.
Hope to see you there!
