Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024 - Hardcover

Lowe, David

9781398614505: Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2024

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ISBN 10: 1398614505 ISBN 13: 9781398614505

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2024

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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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About the Authors

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.

Ashley Rimmer is a seasoned transport and operations manager with over 45 years of experience in the logistics industry. He began his career as a driver and has since held various positions, including Transport & Compliance Manager at Transam Trucking Ltd.

Throughout his extensive career, he has developed a deep passion for the logistics sector, which remains as strong today as it was on his first day. His commitment to the industry is further exemplified by his status as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a Technical Member of IOSH, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence and continuous development.

In addition to his managerial roles, he has contributed to industry knowledge as the editor of Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2025, a comprehensive guide offering crucial insights into the transport and haulage industry.

He is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, an ancient livery company dedicated to the transport and logistics profession, further cementing his standing in the industry. He is based in Norwich, UK.

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