The transport manager\'s & operator\'s handbook 2005 / David Lowe.

By:

Lowe, David, 1936-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Kogan Page, 2004.Description: 720 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

0749443375 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Transportation, Automotive -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Trucking -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc

DDC classification:

343.093 LOW

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	343.093 LOW (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		39002100332411

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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." - RoadlawThe 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 driversThis 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

Includes index.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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.