With a career rooted in transport logistics and road safety – starting as a construction plant fitter and spanning roles with the DVSA, including fatal accident investigation – Moran brings a wealth of experience and a life-long passion for improving standards in the industry. That passion, he says, is what makes his appointment to GSAG especially meaningful.
As Chair, Moran is focused on ensuring FORS stays relevant, rigorous, and inclusive. “GSAG is an independent body. It’s our job to scrutinise and challenge,” he explains. “If a proposed standard doesn’t work in the real world, we say so. We make sure new initiatives reflect what operators actually need, not just what looks good on paper.”
“I’ve been in this industry since childhood,” reflects Moran. “I followed my dad into it, and I’ve seen it from every angle – whether as a fitter, an investigator, or a director. FORS is close to my heart because I know what a crucial role it can play in delivering higher standards for transport operators. I feel privileged to be chairing GSAG.”
During his 14 years at the DVSA, Moran investigated fatal road collisions and saw first-hand the impact of poor standards. “You can’t put a number on how many lives FORS has saved,” he says. “But I can tell you, without it, more people would have been killed or seriously injured.” For Moran, FORS’ strength lies in what it delivers beyond legislation. “Before FORS,” he adds, “there was no standard to capture extra safety features, extra safety equipment, enhanced driver and manager training."
“Now, FORS delivers a best practice mandate – like the FORS Safe Driving course, the FORS Practitioner learning pathway and a wealth of training and guidance besides. It all goes above and beyond compliance. That mindset shift across the industry is priceless.”
