Praise and Reviews `If you know of someone, or you yourself are about to take the CPC examination, this is the book for you.' - ROAD LAW This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage examination for national and international road haulage operations. Completely revised and updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this book also includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and a series of sample questions and answers. With all the information presented in a highly accessible and readily understandable format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid. Key content includes: legal requirements business and financial management access to the market technical standards and aspects of operation road safety It is essential reading for anyone taking the OCR professional competence exam and those employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries. It is of equal value to transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.

This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid. Updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this revised 12th edition includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and sample questions and answers. It is also essential reading for anyone employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries as well as transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.

The revised edition of this highly successful book continues to help guide candidates of the CPC examinations. Certificate of Professional Competence is an invaluable self-examination guide that will enhance your knowledge and prepare you for the challenge ahead.

Now in its 48th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2018 is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. This best-selling, exclusive handbook is an essential reference and explores in detail the most pressing issues in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, rules on working times and driving hours, licensing and penalties, insurance, road traffic law, maintenance advice and the international road haulage market. This manual includes guidance for drivers in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe, along with the rules and penalties governing these regions. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2018 is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student with an involvement in the industry. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in legislation and regulations, including information on driving test changes, the new Vehicle Operator Licensing System (VOL), new penalties for mobile phone use, vehicle maintenance plans, and the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and T-Charge in central London.

Now in its 47th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's & Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK's road transport operators. This best-selling handbook provides an essential reference to factors that are of utmost importance in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, working times and driving hours rules, speed cameras and penalties, the international road haulage market and drugs testing for drivers. Lowe's Transport Manager's & Operator's Handbook is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student with an involvement in the industry. The 47th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in the industry.

One of the biggest challenges facing you and the road transport industry is the constant introduction of new legislation. In order to protect your business and avoid penalties, equip yourself with the latest knowledge of updates to regulations with Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2019. Now in its 49th edition and endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2019 is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. This best-selling, exclusive handbook is an essential reference and explores in detail the most pressing issues in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, rules on working times and driving hours, licensing and penalties, insurance, road traffic law, maintenance advice and the international road haulage market. This manual includes guidance for drivers in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe, along with the rules and penalties governing these regions. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2019 is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student involved in the transport industry. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments, covering changes to emission standards and electric road tolling in Europe, HM Customs, lists of exempted vehicles, company car schemes, developments within the Scottish and Welsh governments and vehicular enforcement changes across Europe.

Ensure the safe and legal operation of your fleet by staying up to date with the latest rules governing road transport operators in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Now in its 50th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2020 is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. This best-selling handbook is an essential reference and explores in detail the most pressing issues in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, insurance, international transport of animals, dangerous and perishable goods, international haulage and customs procedures. This manual includes guidance for drivers in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe, along with the rules and penalties governing these regions. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2020 is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student involved in the transport industry. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments, covering changes to EU drivers' hours, HM Customs, tachograph rules for AETR rules and intermodal freight material.

Now in its 46th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK's road transport operators. This best-selling handbook provides an essential reference to factors that are of utmost importance in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, working times and driving hours rules, speed cameras and penalties, the international road haulage market, and drugs testing for drivers. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student with an involvement in the industry. The 46th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in the industry.

Now in its 45th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK's road transport operators. This best-selling handbook provides an essential reference to factors that are of utmost importance in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, working times and driving hours rules, speed cameras and penalties, the international road haulage market, and drugs testing for drivers. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student with an involvement in the industry. The 45th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in the industry.

This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and reporting on the extensive political influences on this form of transport. This is placed into context with reference to developments in North America and Asia. Detailed explanations are given of the road and rail vehicles, the loading units and the transfer equipment used in such operations. In particular, the role of the Channel Tunnel in the development of long-haul combined transport operations between the UK and Europe is considered.