I cannot wait to see you at the FORS Annual Conference 2026
FORS Annual Conference 2026 by Rachel Pearson, Advanced FORS Practitioner at Fleetmaxx Solutions in Whitstable
Hi, Rachel here!
If there is one event I always look forward to in the transport calendar, it is the FORS Annual Conference. Every year it brings together some of the brightest minds in our industry, and I always come away with new ideas, new contacts and a notebook full of things I cannot wait to put into practice.
This year promises to be even better.
On Tuesday 29 September 2026, I will be heading to the ICC Birmingham for the FORS Annual Conference 2026, and I would absolutely love to see you there. Even better, you will find me on Stand 45, so if you are attending, please do come over and say hello. It is always brilliant catching up with familiar faces, meeting new members of the FORS community and chatting about everything that is happening in our industry.
As a Key Account Manager at Fleetmaxx Solutions and an Advanced FORS Practitioner, I spend every day working with transport operators who are looking for practical ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency and stay compliant. That is exactly why this year’s conference theme, Regulation, Data and Technology, could not be more relevant.
These three areas are changing the way fleets operate, and when they all work together, they can make a real difference to safety, compliance and the bottom line.
Why I love the FORS Annual Conference
There is always a fantastic atmosphere at the FORS Annual Conference.
It is not just about listening to keynote speakers or looking around the exhibition. It is about talking to people who understand exactly what it takes to keep vehicles moving safely, efficiently and compliantly every single day.
Whether you are managing a handful of vans or a large HGV fleet, there is always something useful to take away.
This year’s conference will feature:
- Inspirational keynote speakers
- More than 450 transport professionals
- Over 50 leading industry suppliers
- Practical discussions around regulation, data and technology
- Plenty of networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Best of all, it is free to attend for the FORS Community, so if you have not registered yet, I would definitely recommend doing so.
Come and see us on Stand 45
If you are heading to the exhibition, I would absolutely love you to come over and say hello on Stand 45.
I will also be joined by Steve Hale, our transport consultancy partner, so between us we will be more than happy to chat about everything from FORS accreditation and transport compliance to fuel savings, AdBlue®, telematics and the day-to-day challenges of running a busy fleet.
One of my favourite things about the FORS Annual Conference is catching up with people I have worked with over the years, meeting new members of the FORS community and hearing about the brilliant work operators are doing across the industry. Every fleet has its own challenges, and I always enjoy talking through ideas and sharing practical solutions that could help make life a little easier.
Whether you are an existing Fleetmaxx Solutions customer, are already working towards FORS accreditation, or simply want to see what is new in fleet technology and compliance, please do pop over for a chat. There is no hard sell, just friendly advice, plenty of ideas and, hopefully, something that could help your business save money, improve efficiency or make compliance that little bit easier.
Steve and I will both be on hand throughout the day, so if you have a question, want to pick our brains, or just fancy catching up over a coffee, we would be delighted to see you. It would be fantastic to catch up with old friends, make some new ones and hear all about what is happening in your fleet.
Come and see our new AdBlue Diesel Ratio Calculator
Because this year’s conference is all about Data, Regulation and Technology, I am especially excited to be showcasing one of the newest tools we have developed at Fleetmaxx Solutions.
Working alongside Steve Hale, we have created our free AdBlue Diesel Ratio Calculator, and I genuinely think it is something that many fleet operators will find incredibly useful.
The calculator compares your diesel and AdBlue® consumption, giving you a clear ratio that helps you monitor vehicle performance and identify unusual trends before they potentially become expensive problems.
If a vehicle is using significantly more or less AdBlue® than expected, it could be an early indication that something is not quite right with the emissions system. Having that information early allows you to investigate before it turns into costly repairs, unnecessary downtime or compliance concerns.
The calculator is also a really useful way of creating clear records that can support fleet reviews, internal reporting and FORS audits.
The best part? It is completely free, and I will be happy to show you exactly how it works when you visit us on Stand 45.
Helping FORS members reduce fuel costs
Fuel is still one of the biggest expenses for most fleet operators, and even small savings soon add up when you are filling vehicles every day.
At Fleetmaxx Solutions, we work with many of the UK’s leading fuel card providers, including Shell, Esso, Texaco, Keyfuels, UK Fuels, FuelGenie, Tesco and Morrisons.
Rather than trying to squeeze every fleet into the same solution, we take the time to understand how your vehicles operate before recommending the most suitable fuel card.
Depending on your routes and fuel network, many businesses are saving up to 10p per litre on diesel and petrol.
Our fuel cards also make life much easier by providing:
- HMRC-compliant invoices
- Detailed fuel reporting
- Better visibility of fuel spend
- Easier administration
- Improved control over fleet costs
As an added bonus, eligible FORS members can also take advantage of half-price fuel cards on selected products.
If you already have fuel cards, why not bring along your latest invoice? We would be more than happy to carry out a free fuel review and see whether we could save your business even more.
Save up to 50% on AdBlue®
AdBlue® has become a significant operating cost for many operators, particularly those running larger HGV fleets.
What makes Fleetmaxx Solutions a little different is that we actually manufacture our own licensed AdBlue® right here in the UK under our Fleetblue brand.
By producing it ourselves, we remove unnecessary middlemen and can often help businesses achieve savings of up to 50% compared with buying AdBlue® at motorway services or retail forecourts.
Whether you need small packs, drums, IBCs, bulk deliveries or fully managed smart storage tanks, we can provide a solution to suit your fleet.
Every drop of Fleetblue Adblue is manufactured to ISO 22241 standards, giving complete confidence in quality, reliability and vehicle compatibility.
When combined with our AdBlue Diesel Ratio Calculator, many operators find they gain much greater visibility over both costs and vehicle performance.
There is so much more we can help with
Although many people know us for fuel cards and AdBlue®, there is so much more to Fleetmaxx Solutions.
We also help businesses with:
- Vehicle tracking and telematics
- Dash cameras and safety technology
- EV charging solutions
- Transport consultancy
- Road risk management
- RTA support
- Fleet HR services
- Health and safety consultancy services
- Driver compliance
- Communications services
- Fleet cost reduction solutions
As an Advanced FORS Practitioner myself, I understand the challenges fleet operators face because I work with them every day.
Whether you are looking to improve compliance, prepare for your next FORS audit, reduce operating costs or simply make your fleet run more efficiently, my team and I would love to help.
I hope to see you in Birmingham
The FORS Annual Conference is always one of the highlights of my year, and I genuinely cannot wait to be there.
It is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry experts, discover new technology, share ideas and spend time with people who are just as passionate about safer, smarter and more compliant fleets as I am.
If you are attending, please make a note to come and visit us on Stand 45.
Whether you want to see our new AdBlue Diesel Ratio Calculator, chat about fuel cards, discuss transport compliance with Steve Hale, or simply introduce yourself, we would both be delighted to meet you.
Here is to another fantastic FORS Annual Conference. Safe travels, enjoy the day and I really hope to see you in Birmingham!
