Logistics UK - Handbooks

Logistics UK driver handbooks are an indispensable guide for professional drivers, from a trusted and reliable source, helping drivers to operate their vehicles competently, safely and efficiently, whilst also providing information on maintaining their wellbeing.
Developed by Logistics UK, one of the UK’s leading member associations for transport and logistics, this app brings together the trusted industry guidance and experience in a convenient digital format. It reflects current legislation, recognised best practice and the operational realities faced by drivers and operators every day.
The official Logistics UK Drivers’ Handbook app is designed for drivers of light commercial vehicles (LCV) up to and including 3.5t (4.25t for alternative fuel vehicles), and drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) 3.5t. The content provides a comprehensive guide, complementing continuous professional development (CPD) and supporting driving best practice.
Designed for professional drivers and the organisations that employ them, the app supports consistent standards across fleets of all sizes.
What the app covers
HGV Drivers’ Handbook - Comprehensive guidance for heavy goods vehicle drivers, including:
• Looking after themselves and the benefits.
• Driver responsibilities and legal obligations.
• Driver hours, tachographs and working time.
• Walkaround checks and defect reporting.
• Load security and vehicle safety.
• Safe urban driving and vulnerable road users.
• Roadside enforcement and inspections.
• Incident reporting and collision procedures.
• Fuel efficiency and environmental considerations.
LCV Drivers’ Handbook - Practical guidance tailored to light commercial vehicle operations, including:
• Looking after themselves and the benefits.
• Legal compliance for LCV drivers.
• Daily vehicle checks.
• Safe loading and load restraint.
• Driver behaviour and road risk.
• Urban deliveries and vulnerable road users.
• Maintenance awareness and defect reporting.
• Professional standards and company responsibilities.
Key features
• Official Logistics UK guidance in digital format.
• Structured, easy-to-navigate content.
• Clear, practical explanations of key compliance requirements.
• Suitable for individual drivers and fleet-wide reference.
• Accessible anytime on your mobile device.
Supporting professional standards
The Logistics UK Drivers’ Handbook app is designed to support operators in maintaining high safety and compliance standards. Uses include:
• A reference tool for drivers.
• A support resource during induction and training.
• As part of driver continuous professional development.
• Supporting ongoing compliance management.
By providing clear, authoritative guidance in one place, the app helps drivers understand their responsibilities and perform to their best, supporting organisations and promoting safe, efficient and compliant logistics.
About Logistics UK
Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, water and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.
With a long history of supporting the sector, Logistics UK works continually to improve standards, influence policy and provide practical guidance to its members.
This app forms part of Logistics UK’s wider range of compliance resources and publications, designed to help operators meet their obligations and operate with confidence.
The app connects to our server -users can see their account details and the content for their handbook. They can also receive notifications and complete tests and verify which content they have read.