The 37th 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. New to this edition is the examination of the new Road Transport Directive which limits the working hours for LGV drivers, and the launch of the new driver smart card. Further legal updates include the EU Driver Training Directive and the new Road Safety Bill, which will introduce tougher penalties and new powers to seize and dispose of uninsured vehicles.
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"Whether you are a driver, transport manager, operator or anyone involved in the transport industry you'll find this 752-page guide invaluable." Commercial Motor "An essential reference tool for any transport manager, fleet operator or owner driver." International Freighting Weekly "The definitive guide... a must-have publication that everyone within the transport industry will find invaluable." Roadway "If you are looking for a one-stop-shop guide to all that you need to know about the transport industry, then look no further." Logistics and Transport Focus "Any transport manager would be well advised to keep this at his or her elbow ready for instant use. It is to be thoroughly recommended." Transport "The 2007 handbook is well-laid out in logical sections that a busy fleet manager or transport engineer will waste no time struggling to understand...In short, this book is highly accessible." Transport Engineer "The contents cover almost every eventuality an operator is likely to encounter...The 37th edition has been updated to include the Road Transport Directive, digital tachographs and other legal changes...Indispensable...Highly recommended." Logistics and Transport Focus
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Höhe: 214 mm
Breite: 170 mm
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978-0-7494-4816-5 (9780749448165)
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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 Dictionary of Transport and Logistics, and The Pocket Guide to LGV Driver's Hours & Tachograph Law.
Licensing; Professional Competence; Working Time; Record keeping;Tachographs; Driver testing; Vehicle registration; Insurance; Road traffic law; Employment law and training; Weights and dimensions; Construction; Type approval; Vehicle lighting and marking; Vehicle inspections and maintenance; Safety; Loads - livestock, food, abnormal, projecting, dangerous, explosive and waste; Fleet care and light vehicles; Rental, hiring and leasing vehicles; Fuel efficiency; Mobile communications; The environment; Business management; Services; International haulage.
