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With the exception of the first hour of duty, both drivers must be present throughout the shift.

At the end of their shift, both drivers must begin their daily rest at the same time. Daily rest may be taken in the vehicle provided that it is stationary and has suitable sleeping accomodation.

The exception for the first hour of duty gives the opportunity for the first driver to collect the second driver en route or to carry out vehicle checks or prepare paperwork.

Co-drivers are permitted to record breaks within the moving vehicle, as long as they are not engaged in any form of “other work”.

'Other work' would include navigation or job-related paperwork

Multi-manning enables drivers to extend the period within which a minimum reduced 9-hour daily rest is required from 24 hours to 30 hours.

Standard International licence

This licence means you can carry your own goods, and other people’s goods, both in the UK and on international journeys.

A Standard International Licence also entitles you to a UK Licence for the Community (a certified copy of which must be carried on the vehicle when undertaking international journeys)

To calculate the load on the front axle, apply the following equation:

load

(10 tonnes)

x

Distance from the centre of the load to the rear axle

(2 metres)

÷ Wheelbase

(5 metres)

Weight on the

front axle

(4 tonnes)

A CMR consignment note confirms the carriage of goods is being undertaken in agreement with the CMR convention.

There are four copies of the CMR consignment note:

Red - Kept by the sender

Blue - For the consignee

Green - Travels with the vehicle

White with a black border - Retained by the originator