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17/02/2025

HaulageHub Partners With FORS

HaulageHub has announced a new partnership with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), the UK's top fleet safety accreditation program.

This collaboration aims to broaden the HaulageHub network by allowing the 4,700 FORS-accredited operators to connect and trade work with other certified FORS members. The partnership highlights HaulageHub's commitment to promoting safety, quality, and sustainability across the logistics industry, ensuring that its members can access work that is safer, greener, and more efficient.

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In addition to expanding the network, the partnership will also introduce HaulageHub’s control tower solutions to large-scale infrastructure projects, marking a significant opportunity for the construction sector. By leveraging these control tower solutions, construction companies will gain flexible access to a pool of specialised hauliers in specific geographies, helping to reduce waste and cut costs.

This collaboration sets the stage for a more streamlined, sustainable, and cost-effective approach to freight and logistics within the construction industry.

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