Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021

David Lowe, Glen Davies

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781789668285
• eBook ISBN: 9781789668292
• Edition: 51
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Transportation Industry
• Index: Business

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Maintain your understanding of the rules governing road transport operators in the UK, Ireland and Europe to ensure the safe and legal operation of your fleet. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021 is the complete guide to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. Written and designed for transport managers, fleet operators, owner-driver hauliers and those working in the sector, this book contains all the relevant and technical detail required to run a compliant, safe and efficient transport operation.Now in its 51st edition Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021 remains an essential resource to stay informed on the most pressing issues facing the transport industry. It covers all aspects relating to goods vehicles and their operators from vehicle registration, maintenance and load management (including abnormal and dangerous loads) to professional competence, operator training and driver testing. Road traffic law is explained alongside how to ensure safety on the road and at work. Meeting operating standards, keeping up to date with the latest industry changes and complying with the law, all while running sustainable transport operations, has never been simpler with the help of this guide.

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Vehicle Registration, HGV Road User Levy, Excise Duty and Trade Licences

Vehicle Registration

New vehicles must be registered with the DVLA and issued with a vehicle registration mark (VRM). A one-off first registration charge of £55 is made to cover the DVLA’s administrative costs. A list of new vehicle registration marks is also described in the section Vehicle Markings in Chapter 13.

The registration number must be displayed on plates mounted on the front and rear of the vehicle. These must conform to legal requirements as specified in the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 as amended.

Registration-plate format comprises two letters representing the place of registration (ie one of 19 areas followed by a letter for the office of registration). Two numbers denote the year of registration. The last three letters are randomly selected.

Form V55/4 (Application for first vehicle tax and registration of a new motor vehicle) is completed and sent to the DVLA and forms part of the national vehicle statistics.

The form includes questions about the purchaser’s occupation and previous vehicle and about the main use for the new vehicle, and detailed information on the vehicle design and construction.

While most of the main vehicle manufacturers and importers will have entered the details of each vehicle on the form before it reaches the dealer, the purchaser will also need to complete details. If the manufacturer or importer has not completed the form in advance, copies are available at licensing offices.

Documents

A completed form V55/4, a copy of the supplier’s invoice and an appropri...

Table of contents

• Lowe’s Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2021
• Lowe’s Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2021
• Contents
• Biographical Notes
• Introduction by Glen Davies
• 01 Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing
• 02 Professional Competence
• 03 Goods Vehicle Drivers’ Hours and Working Time
• 04 Goods Vehicle Drivers’ Records
• 05 Tachographs – Fitment and Use Requirements
• 06 Driver Licensing and Licence Penalties
• 07 Driver Testing and Training
• 08 Vehicle Registration, HGV Road User Levy, Excise Duty and Trade Licences
• 09 Insurance (Vehicles and Goods in Transit) and Conditions of Carriage
• 10 Road Traffic Law
• 11 Goods Vehicle Dimensions and Weights
• 12 Construction and Use of Vehicles
• 13 Vehicle Lighting and Marking
• 14 Goods Vehicle Plating, Annual Testing and Vehicle Inspections
• 15 Light Vehicle (MOT) Testing
• 16 Vehicle Maintenance and Maintenance Records
• 17 Safety – on the Road and at Work
• 18 Loads – General, Livestock, Food, etc
• 19 Loads – Abnormal and Projecting
• 20 Loads – Dangerous Goods and Waste
• 21 Light Vehicles
• 22 Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
• 23 Digital Communications and Technology
• 24 Transport and the Environment
• 25 International Operations
• Index