
Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024
David Lowe(Author)
Ashley Rimmer(Editor)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
54th Edition
Published on 3. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-1-3986-1448-2 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Thickness: 13 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-1448-2 (9781398614482)
Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
Author
David Lowe was a freelance writer well known in the road transport industry, particularly for his involvement with training for the professional competence examinations. Formerly he was an independent transport consultant and regular contributor to the transport press, and was the author of many transport books, including The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook, The Dangerous Goods Safety Manual, A Guide to the LGV Driving Licence, Driving Test and Theory Test, The European Bus and Coach Handbook, The European Road Freighting Handbook, and Goods Vehicle Costing and Pricing Handbook.
Mr Lowe's previous experience included:
Over 50 years' experience in road haulage and own-account transport - at one time as an owner-driver haulier. From British Road Services trainee in 1952 to own-account fleet management in food distribution in 1966.
Staff writer on Commercial Motor from 1968 specialising in transport legislation, operational and management issues.
First edition of the highly successful Transport Manager's Handbook, the so-called transport manager's 'bible', published in 1970.
Freelance writer from 1972, contributing to most UK transport journals and many other publications including the Financial Times, Management Today, Logistics Focus and The Director.
ISNI: 0000 0000 8408 5697
ISNI: 0000 0000 8408 5697
Editor
Ashley Rimmer has been involved in the world of logistics for over 45 years. Starting as a driver, he has held various positions as an Operations Manager, Head of Logistics, and currently Transport & Compliance Manager at Transam Trucking Ltd. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). His passion for the industry remains as strong today as it did from his first day in a truck. He is based in Norwich, UK.
Content
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- 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