New chapters on professional driving, safe vehicle use & specialist operations
Includes Fatal Four, Driver CPC & air quality restrictions
Easy‑to‑read layout with enlarged text and improved contents
Includes pull‑out HGV walkaround check
The Logistics UK HGV Drivers’ Handbook is an indispensable reference for professional drivers of Large and Heavy Goods Vehicles (LGVs and HGVs) over 3.5 tonnes MAM. Fully reviewed and updated for 2025, this comprehensive guide supports continuous professional development and helps drivers stay safe, legal and informed throughout their working day.
This 2025 edition (205 pages) has been extensively refreshed to create a clearer, more intuitive structure, with new chapters and updated content reflecting the latest legislation and best‑practice guidance. An enlarged text font and enhanced contents section improve readability and make it easy to find key information quickly.
Key updates include new sections on the Fatal Four, roadside checks and Driver CPC, alongside fully updated guidance on driver fatigue, tachographs and records, driver and operator licensing, and air quality restrictions. These updates ensure drivers remain compliant with current rules while promoting professional standards and safer road use.
The handbook covers every aspect of professional HGV driving, from personal wellbeing and responsible driving to vehicle safety, operational compliance and specialist transport activities. A pull‑out HGV drivers’ walkaround check is also included, providing a practical daily reference for vehicle inspections.
An essential resource for both new and experienced drivers, the HGV Drivers’ Handbook is ideal for individual use, driver training, and fleet compliance programmes.
