At Kings Transport, safety is the foundation of our operations. Our family-owned business has been committed to safe logistics transport for over 45 years, whether it’s a single pallet, full-load contract logistics or European distribution.
We operate under strict safety measures as backed by our Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver Accreditation, meaning our processes exceed the standards set by the scheme.
We continuously maintain and enhance our vehicle safety, driver training programs, operational efficiency measures, compliance and monitoring processes, and more, ensuring that we stay one of the most trusted transport companies in the UK.
Why we care about safety
When it comes to safe logistics transport, even the smallest issue can compromise people, goods, and trust.
This is why, at Kings Transport, we invest our time and money into continuously improving our systems, training, and technology so that our clients and workers can feel at ease, knowing our processes are as safe as possible.
FORS Silver Accreditation: A Commitment to Excellence
We have held our FORS Silver accreditation since 2016, a significant milestone that highlights our long-term dedication to safe logistics transport.
Our responsibilities as a UK transport company lay within the safety of our staff, clients, goods, and environment.
In order to keep our Silver accreditation and continue to improve our company, we invest our time and effort into:
- Vehicle Safety Technology: We know that the quality of our fleet determines the quality of goods delivered, so we focus on improving it in any way we can by investing in the best tools possible. We work with one of the best manufacturers in Europe. To read more about our fleet and how we improve and maintain them, click here.
- Driver and Staff Training: At Kings Transport, we want you to value and trust our workers, which is why we offer comprehensive training and mentoring courses covering anything and everything our staff should know. We encourage team building and support our workers so that they can give you a level of service you’re satisfied with.
- Environmental Protection: We understand that our business needs to be upstanding when it comes to protecting the environment, so we make sure to minimise the environmental impact of our fleets by consolidating loads to minimise costs and reduce our impact on the environment, to learn more about how Kings Transport works to help the environment, click here.
For more information on how our UK transport company reached FORS Silver accreditation, take a look at Kings Removals blog.
Keeping food transportation safe
At Kings Transport, we know that transporting perishable goods requires the utmost care and attention.
Our safe logistics transport team work tirelessly to ensure your goods are in perfect condition upon delivery by:
- Cold food safety: For chilled food items, our fleets and warehouses are air conditioned to the ideal temperature to keep the items from spoiling in transit.
- Hot food safety: Our insulated containers are carefully designed with safety in mind, we ensure that our transit vehicles keep cooked foods above 63°C in transit.
- Preventing cross contamination: We make sure that any perishable items are kept in carefully segregated storage, with dedicated containers and our staff follow strictly hygiene protocols in order to keep all food items safe.
To read more about how we maintain safe logistics transport for food items, read our blog: Top Tips for Safe Food Transportation.
Handling hazardous goods with care
We know that safe logistics transport is imperative when it comes to hazardous materials, which is why we have partnered with the Hazchem Network to ensure that our transportation of hazardous goods is handled in line with UK and EU regulations, while also protecting the safety of you, our staff and any goods we transport.
Our safety measures include, but are not limited to:
- ADR- certified drivers
- Purpose built fleet vehicles and equipment
- 24/7 monitoring and a constant focus on emergency preparedness throughout our staff and procedures
If you want to know more about how we keep you safe, read our blog post: The Ultimate Guide to Compliant Hazardous Goods Transport Regulations.
Using cutting-edge technology
At Kings transport, we utilise advanced technology and combine it with our existing human expertise to continue improving our business practices and maintaining the safety of all operations.
These measures include:
- Real-time tracking: Shipments can be monitored from the moment they leave our warehouses all the way to their destination, maintaining the safety of both our staff and your goods by enabling constant tracking.
- Monitoring systems: We use specialised systems to monitor our compliance with regulations and industry standards, also implemented at large across the business. These services range from smart routing to reduce traffic risks, to aligning with Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) standards to protect vulnerable road users and lower our emissions.
- Dedicated teams: Our drivers, warehouse staff, and operations coordinators are at the heart of every safe delivery, combining their knowledge with our systems, they make sure your goods stay safe for the entire journey.
Continuing to build trust across four decades
Our family-run company has been dedicated to safe logistics transport for over 45 years, and with our decades of experience we are one of the most trusted transport companies in the UK.
At Kings transport, we care about our clients and our people.
Why choose Kings Transport?
By selecting us to transport your goods, you are choosing to work with one of the leaders of the safe logistics transport business, and you have access to:
- A fully accredited FORS Silver fleet
- Experienced teams that are specially trained in safety and emergency protocol
- Reliable and cost effective transport solutions
- Tailored services for your business, from retail to food and to hazardous goods, we have something for you
Safety, security, and trust are at the core of our operations. By investing in our people, technology, and processes, we deliver more than just transport – we provide peace of mind.
