In a bid to enhance road safety and regulatory compliance, ELB Partners has invested £40,000 to upgrade its fleet.
- The investment targets meeting the upcoming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements for HGVs operating in Greater London.
- ELB Partners is proactively upgrading its fleet to achieve the necessary three-star DVS rating.
- Managing Director Peter Eason emphasises safety as a core operational priority for ELB Partners.
- The company continues to hold its FORS Gold award, affirming its commitment to safety and professionalism.
In a proactive move to ensure regulatory compliance, Croydon-based haulier ELB Partners has allocated £40,000 towards equipping its fleet with essential safety equipment. This strategic investment comes as new regulations mandate that all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes must possess at least a three-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating by 28 October to legally operate in Greater London. Each vehicle in the fleet of 29 has seen an investment of £1,400, reflecting the company’s commitment to adhere to the evolving standards of the transport sector.
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a crucial measure of how much a driver can see directly through their cabin windows, evaluated on a scale from one to five, with higher scores indicating lower risk to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. Breaching these regulations could result in significant penalties, underscoring the importance of ELB’s advanced preparations.
Managing Director Peter Eason, speaking on the updated fleet, remarked, “Safety is always at the forefront of our operations at ELB and we have invested across our fleet to ensure our vehicles meet the DVS standard well in advance of the law changing at the end of October.” His statement evidences the company’s enduring commitment to safety, as well as its strategic foresight in adhering to regulatory requirements.
ELB Partners’ legacy of safety and operational excellence is further cemented by its recent achievement of the tenth consecutive FORS Gold award. This accolade confirms the company’s dedication to operating in a safe and professional manner amidst a backdrop of increasingly stringent regulations that govern transport operations within London.
Founded in 1970 by George Eason and later acquired by his son Peter Eason in 1985, ELB Partners has developed into a reputable entity within the transport industry, currently employing about 60 staff members. The company’s relocation to a new 60,000 sq. ft headquarters at Beddington Farm Road in 2021 signifies its ongoing expansion and adaptation to industry demands.
ELB Partners’ substantial investment reflects its forward-thinking approach to meeting safety and compliance standards in London’s challenging transport environment.
