Publisher's Synopsis
"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
