Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2009

The 39th edition of this bestseller is the definitive guide for anyone in the road transport industry. It provides transport managers, fleet operators and drivers with an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the rules, regulations, and best practice of road freight operations. This edition includes information and guidance on all recent changes in the transport industry including: new driving hours rules and the compulsory training directive, as well as new appendices providing maximum vehicle weights and dimensions in Europe. "the transport manager's & operator's handbook by david lowe, always sheds plenty of light on the legislative and regulatory road ahead for the coming 12 months. now in its 39th year, the unequalled reputation accrued by this weighty volume over its time, has made it an essential part of an operator's desktop furniture." 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 "this edition includes latest changes to the driver's hours law, information on the driver's compulsory training directive and many other key issues." roadway "any transport manager would be well advised to keep this at his or her elbow ready for instant use. it is to be thoroughly recommended." transport "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