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Informationen zum Autor David Lowe was 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 was 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 , T he European Bus and Coach Handbook , T he European Road Freighting Handbook , and Goods Vehicle Costing and Pricing Handbook .Mr Lowe's previous experience included: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 . Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage provides a complete resource for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA CPC examination for national and international road haulage. Inhaltsverzeichnis ** Chapter - 00: Introduction; ** Chapter - 01: Civil law; ** Chapter - 02: Commercial law; ** Chapter - 03: Social law; ** Chapter - 04: Fiscal law; ** Chapter - 05: Business and financial management; ** Chapter - 06: Access to the market; ** Chapter - 07: Technical standards and aspects of operation; ** Chapter - 08: Road safety...
