Hertz Joins FTA in Drive for Excellence in the UK Van Sector PR Newswire LONDON, May 30, 2012 LONDON, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz UK set to become the first vehicle hire company to embrace the industry- initiated Van Excellence scheme The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has joined forces with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), one of the UK's largest trade associations, to support the Van Excellence accreditation scheme launched earlier this year by the FTA. Aligning efforts with some of the biggest operators including Sainsbury's, DHL, City Link and Carillion, Hertz will support the industry in recognising excellence and the highest standards by actively promoting the voluntary Van Excellence Code (VEC) in all its services. The VEC is aimed at establishing a comprehensive and realistic code of conduct for van operators which will benefit businesses, the environment and all road users. It sets standards in three primary areas: vehicle maintenance, driver competence and behaviour, and environmental impact. Following its tradition for leading innovation and excellence, Hertz will be the first vehicle rental company to endorse the VEC and promote the benefits of Van Excellence accreditation amongst its van-hire customers. Hertz works with thousands of large and small van operators, from self- employed van drivers to large operators with 500+ van fleets.