VOSA (the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) says it intends to ramp up roadside inspections and other enforcement activities in a bid to improve standards of van operation.
At the third event in the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence conference series (taking place in Dunblane next month), the keynote address will be by Gordon MacDonald, VOSA's traffic enforcement policy manager.
Focusing on the impact of the recession on operator practices, he will outline VOSA's views on the operational standards required for vans across the UK.
"Van Excellence proves that operators are entirely capable of self regulation," says Mark Cartwright, FTA's head of vans.
"FTA applauds the efforts of VOSA to increase general operational standards and we are delighted that VOSA has agreed to come along and provide its views on the issues facing van operators."
Other topics to be covered at the event include: managing road risk; an examination of the Van Excellence scheme through the eyes of an accredited operator; reducing operational costs; and current and upcoming legislative issues.
