The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2009
The Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook is the definitive guide for fleet operators and anyone in the road transport industry. Includes legal requirements and operational advice and solutions.
The Transport Manager's and Operater's Handbook (TMOH ) is the UK's best-selling reference manual of transport legislation, technical standards and goods vehicles operations. Professionals throughout the transport industry rely on it for no-nonsense guidance written in a practical language which is easy to understand.
TMOH has bas been relied upon for over 35 years by transport managers, fleet operators and drivers who need to run an efficient operation and keep it within the law. It is particularly popular because everything you need is contained within one book - making it easy to use, and avoiding the need for expensive subscriptions. It's author, David Lowe, is one of the most respected commentators on transport operations law and management in the UK.
The new edition brings the book right up to date with recent changes in rules, regulations and legislation including:
The newly-introduced tachograph regulations (e.g. giving records to enforcement staff, driver cards on multi-manned vehicles, and legal requirements of downloading data from digital instruments)
Hazard Perception Tests for new LGV/PCV drivers
Driver CPC "Initial Training" requirements for new LGV drivers
Latest EU exhaust emission requirements to meet Euro-VI emission standards
New EU information on HGV driving mirrors, including issue and use of Fresnel lenses
Updated information on the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act which came into force on 1 April 2008
Latest information on road haulage cabotage and the so-called "new deal" for cabotage operations
Comprehensive list of latest drink-driving limits across Europe
Latest government fees for driver lincensing, driving tests and vehicle testing
Full list of latest UK bridge and tunnel fees
With all this and so much more, it easy easy to see why the Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook - now in its 39th edition - is the reference book of choice for anyone needing to stay on top of the law and regulations affecting transport and fleet operations. Order your copy today.
REVIEWS :“If you are a fleet owner or CPC holder, here is the one book you
must have close to hand during the coming year… Rightfully acknowledged
as the established bible for all road transport operations… I cannot
recommend this title highly enough, as to keep you legal it’s worth its
weight in gold. In fact I can’t imagine anyone running a transport
business without it.”
Transport News
“Whether you are a driver, transport manager, operator or anyone
involved in the transport industry you’ll find this guide invaluable.”
Commercial Motor
“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. The contents
cover almost every eventuality an operator is likely to encounter…
Indispensable.”
Logistics and Transport Focus
Paperback, 784 Pages, Dimensions 240 x 170 MM Language English.
David Lowe is 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 is 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.
David's previous experience includes:
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. Visit David Lowe's website at www.davidlowe.org