FORS & Earned Recognition
Two schemes. One organised compliance workspace.
Prepare for FORS (Standard v7.2) and DVSA Earned Recognition in one place. Monitor your progress, meet the requirements and keep your evidence ready for the audit.
- Safer operations
- Lower risk
- Stronger compliance
- More opportunities
FORS Accreditation
Version 7.2 (Sep 2026)The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, in three levels. VahaanAI helps you prepare; FORS and its auditors decide accreditation.
Step 1: Bronze. Foundation requirements.
Step 2: Silver. Builds on Bronze, with more requirements.
Step 3: Gold. Builds on Silver, with advanced requirements.
DVSA Earned Recognition
HGV / PSV operatorsA DVSA scheme for operators with high standards of vehicle maintenance and drivers' hours. DVSA decides who joins.
- Eligibility criteria
- Audited standards
- 4-week KPI reporting
- Ongoing monitoring
FORS progress (Bronze)
DVSA KPI performance
Reporting period
Priority actions
Audit planner
FORS evidence matrix (Bronze)
DVSA Earned Recognition checklist
| Requirement | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible operator licenceHGV or PSV operator licence, held for at least 2 years | HGV or PSV operator licence, held for at least 2 years | In progress |
| No regulatory actionNo Traffic Commissioner action other than a formal warning in the last 2 years | No Traffic Commissioner action other than a formal warning in the last 2 years | In progress |
| Compliance management systemsSystems for vehicle maintenance and digital drivers' hours | Systems for vehicle maintenance and digital drivers' hours | Complete |
| 4-week KPI monitoringMaintenance and drivers' hours KPIs for each 4-week period | Maintenance and drivers' hours KPIs for each 4-week period | In progress |
| Data submissionKPI reports sent to DVSA after each period, from a validated system or by hand | KPI reports sent to DVSA after each period, from a validated system or by hand | Not started |
| Audit readinessAn audit by a DVSA-authorised provider, then every 2 years | An audit by a DVSA-authorised provider, then every 2 years | In progress |
Document library
Team access & responsibilities
Get ready for the audit
Prepare your next audit with confidence.
Our compliance specialists can help you find the gaps, prepare your evidence and get ready for your FORS or Earned Recognition audit.
- Specialist guidance
- Template documents
- Audit preparation
- Support after the audit
