Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2025 55th Edition

“Lowe’s Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2025 is a meticulously researched and curated collection of accurate and reliable information, detailing all fleet, logistics, legal updates and regulatory requirements within the transport industry. This book is essential for any transport professional.” — Adam Mulley, Head of Fleet, Anglian Demolition

“A comprehensive and essential source of clarity, knowledge and best practice when it comes to all things associated with managing an efficient and compliant transport operation. Lowe’s Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2025 55th Edition provides an easy access approach to equipping you with valuable, jargon free and relevant information at your fingertips, enabling you to make the right decisions. I strongly recommend this handbook to anyone working within the transport industry.” — John Henderson, Managing Director, Sara Penrose Ltd & East Midlands Chair, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Ashley Rimmer is a seasoned transport and operations manager with over 45 years of experience in the logistics industry. He began his career as a driver and has since held various positions, including Transport & Compliance Manager at Transam Trucking Ltd.

Throughout his extensive career, he has developed a deep passion for the logistics sector, which remains as strong today as it was on his first day. His commitment to the industry is further exemplified by his status as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a Technical Member of IOSH, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence and continuous development.

In addition to his managerial roles, he has contributed to industry knowledge as the editor of Lowe’s Transport Manager’s and Operator’s Handbook 2025 55th Edition, a comprehensive guide offering crucial insights into the transport and haulage industry.

He is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, an ancient livery company dedicated to the transport and logistics profession, further cementing his standing in the industry. He is based in Norwich, UK.

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, The European Bus and Coach Handbook, The 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.