The Road Haulage Manual 2014

The 2014 RHA Haulage Manual contains all the information required to run a legal and profitable road haulage operation. Crucially it gives clear, easy to understand, current guidance on complying with the obligations of the UK national and international transport operating license. Additionally it contains practical guidance on a range of subjects such as heavy commercial vehicle specification, tire management, information technology, materials handling, fuels and lubricants and costings. This is a must read publication for any operator of heavy commercial vehicles.

The 2014 RHA Haulage Manual contains all the information required to run a legal and profitable road haulage operation. Crucially it gives clear, easy to understand, current guidance on complying with the obligations of the UK national and international transport operating license. Additionally it contains practical guidance on a range of subjects such as heavy commercial vehicle specification, tire management, information technology, materials handling, fuels and lubricants and costings. Contents: Employer and Driver Responsibilities; Health & Safety in Road Transport; Road Traffic Law; Driving Licences; Driving Offences and Penalties; Driver's Hours & Working Time Law; Tachograph and Record Keeping; Vehicle Equipment; Goods Vehicle Weights & Dimensions; Lighting & Marking of Vehicles; Costings Finance; Insurance and Vehicle Tax; Operator Licensing; Plating & Testing; Abnormal Loads; Special Loads; Security of Vehicles Premises and Loads; Transport & the Environment, International Transport; Fleet car & Light Vehicle Operation; Materials Handling Legislation; MHE; Transport management Systems; Commercial Vehicle Tyres; Commercial Vehicle Specification; Fuels & Lubricants.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is a UK trade association representing 7,000 road hauliers and logistics providers. These companies operate over 70,000 heavy commercial vehicles and millions of square feet of warehousing space in the UK hire and reward road freight transport and logistics sector. The RHA lobbies government on members' behalf and provides members with free expert advice, information and publications; plus a range of paid for services, which help them keep their businesses, profitable, compliant and sustainable.