"It's become the operator/transport manager's bible . . . I can't imagine anyone carrying on his business without David Lowe's splendid guide at his side." - Roadlaw
The 35th edition of this bestseller for busy fleet operators is the definitive guide for anyone in the road transport industry. It presents all the legal requirements in a coherent format, as well as offering operational advice and solutions to some of the problems facing the industry.
The transport industry is facing a difficult future with a number of long-debated complex issues coming to fruition. New legislation has highlighted a number of key issues such as:
driver shortages * the need for improved training * compliance with the working time directive for haulage drivers
This new edition thoroughly explains the recent changes in the law on such subjects as:
introduction of digital tachographs * driver smart cards * extensive new driver training requirements and standards
* drugs testing * tougher speed penalties * changes to the carriage of dangerous goods regulations * tougher legal action for lack of adequate risk assessments * increased haulage competition from EU enlargement
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"The definitive guide for anyone within the road transport industry...a must-have publication that everyone within the transport industry will find invaluable." -Roadway Magazine, June 2005 "It should become a well-thumbed, essential companion for the transport operations manager and a flagged reference text for students. Both groups should have confidence in David Lowe FCILT as an extensively experienced, connected and qualified transport expert." -Logistics & Transport Focus, October 2005
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Höhe: 214 mm
Breite: 170 mm
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978-0-7494-4337-5 (9780749443375)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
David Lowe is an experienced independent transport consultant and freelance writer of many years' standing. He is well known in the industry, particularly for his involvement with training for the professional competence examination. He is the author of many highly regarded transport books, including The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook, The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics, and The Pocket Guide to LGV Driver's Hours & Tachograph Law.
