Introduction
This guide is created to walk you through the FORS Bronze requirements for which you will be audited. The FORS Standard can be used alongside this guide as a reference point.
Some sections are likely to vary between different owner van driver operations.
The following FORS Bronze requirements are not applicable to the OVDA audit – M4 Staff resources, M5 Communication, V6 Vehicle safety equipment, D3 Staff induction.
To qualify as an Owner Van Driver, as defined by FORS, your operation must:
Not fall under Operator Licencing requirements;
Not conduct international operations for hire or reward;
Operate a motor vehicle and the trailer(s) that are plated, and the total of their gross plated weights is not more than 3,500 kg or 4,250 kg for alternatively fuelled vehicle;
Ensure the unladen weight of your vehicle and trailer combination is not more than 1,525 kg;
Ensure the trailer’s unladen weight is less than 1,020 kg and you only carry your own goods.