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Release vehicles for the transport of loads

URN: SFL47
Business Sectors (Suites): Traffic Office
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

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This standard is about releasing vehicles for the transport of loads. It involves checking that all pre-journey routines have been completed and that an appropriate driver has been allocated.

This standard is relevant to all those involved in the release of vehicles for the transport of loads in logistics operations, for example, someone working in warehousing and storage, transport or freight forwarding.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. ​obtain and confirm the details of the loads to be collected or delivered
  2. confirm the routing and scheduling information for the transport of loads
  3. select and allocate the driver, vehicle and equipment for the transport of loads
  4. maintain records of the driver, vehicle and equipment allocated for the transport of loads
  5. communicate and agree with colleagues any actions taken to resolve problems with the allocation of resources, and record these, where appropriate
  6. authorise the use of the resources and complete any necessary information or documentation to release vehicles for the transport of loads
  7. issue the relevant documentation in relation to consignment and delivery details
  8. follow the organisation's procedures and all the relevant legal, safety and
  9. operating requirements relating to releasing vehicles for the transport of loads
  10. comply with the relevant organisational health, safety and environmental requirements relating to the release of vehicles for the transport of loads

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. ​the type of load and characteristics of the consignment to be moved
  2. the different modes of transport and vehicles used by the organisation for the transport of loads
  3. the types of vehicles and equipment used for carrying different loads and the organisational procedures for releasing them
  4. the relevant skills, qualifications and licences required by drivers within the organisation
  5. the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice that relate to the allocation of resources
  6. the route, destination, collection and delivery schedules for the transportation of loads
  7. the organisation's documentation systems and procedures in relation to releasing vehicles for the transport of loads
  8. the relevant health, safety and environmental requirements relating to the release of vehicles for the transport of loads
  9. the methods of communication to use with colleagues and customers
  10. the relevant legal, safety and operating requirements relating to releasing vehicles for the transport of loads

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

  1. ​Communication: oral, written, electronic 
  2. Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
  3. Customers: internal and external
  4. Documentation: manifests, delivery notes, hazardous goods information
  5. Legal, safety and operating requirements: safety regulations, codes of practice, load restrictions, working-time regulations, transport regulations
  6. Legislation, regulations and codes of practice: driver's hours and licence regulations, driver CPC requirements, vehicle operator's licensing requirements, environmental operating procedures, hazardous load requirements, ADR

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External Links

Version Number

4

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

SFL47

Relevant Occupations

Managers in Distribution, Storage and Retailing, Transport Associate Professionals, Transport Drivers and Operatives, Warehouse and Distribution, Transport Operations and Maintenance

SOC Code

4

Keywords

transport; movement; routing; scheduling; vehicles; goods