Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024

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Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024 offers crucial guidance on changes within the transport and haulage industry, providing a clear and concise approach to complex rules, processes and regulations affecting practitioners within the sector.

This fully updated 54th edition outlines important legal and technical information so that transport managers, fleet operators, hauliers and practitioners can ensure they remain compliant while navigating a continuously evolving sector. Covering the latest changes to UK guidelines, this indispensable guide includes an essential overview of new operational rulings, up-to-date regulatory decisions and key aspects of transport legislation.

Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024 is a vital source for those wanting to ensure professional competence and operational stability. From driver testing and training, road traffic law and vehicle maintenance to Brexit-led changes and technological advancements, this highly regarded guide remains an essential resource for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of today's transport industry.

Table of contents

Chapter - 01: Introduction;

Chapter - 02: Good vehicle operator licencing;

Chapter - 03: Professional competence;

Chapter - 04: Goods vehicle drivers’ hours and working time;

Chapter - 05: Goods vehicles drivers’ records;

Chapter - 06: Tachographs – Fitment and use requirements;

Chapter - 07: Driver licensing and licence penalties;

Chapter - 08: Driver testing and training;

Chapter - 09: Vehicle registration, HGV road user levy, excise duty and trade licences 209 vehicle registration;

Chapter - 10: Insurance (vehicles and goods in transit) and conditions of carriage;

Chapter - 11: Road traffic law;

Chapter - 12: Goods vehicle dimensions and weights;

Chapter - 13: Construction and use of vehicles;

Chapter - 14: Vehicle lighting and marketing;

Chapter - 15: Goods vehicle plating, annual testing and vehicle inspections;

Chapter - 16: Light vehicle (MOT) testing;

Chapter - 17: Vehicle maintenance and maintenance records;

Chapter - 18: Safety – On the road and at work;

Chapter - 19: Loads – General, livestock, food etc;

Chapter - 20: Loads – Abnormal and projecting;

Chapter - 21: Loads – Dangerous goods and waste;

Chapter - 22: Light vehicles;

Chapter - 23: Vehicle fuel efficiency;

Chapter - 24: Digital communications and technology;

Chapter - 25: Transport and the environment;

Chapter - 26: International operations

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