Undertake post-journey reports and checks

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This standard is about undertaking post-journey reports and checks that are required on completion of a delivery schedule. It involves checking documentation, checking the condition of the vehicle and confirming that faults or damage have been reported. It includes managing returned loads and re-tasking or rescheduling of the driver or vehicle, if required.

This standard is relevant to all operatives at every level in logistics operations. Operatives could, for example, be working in warehousing and storage, transport or freight forwarding.

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1. ​confirm the return of a vehicle post-journey, in accordance with operational and organisational procedures
2. undertake checks on the condition of a vehicle, on completion of a delivery schedule
3. report faults or defects found on the vehicle, following your organisation's procedures
4. undertake checks on documentation and other records relating to the driver and vehicle, confirming that they comply with the relevant legal, operational and organisational procedures
5. re-task or reschedule drivers and vehicles as a result of the report prepared by the driver
6. manage and arrange return loads, in accordance with operational and organisational procedures
7. comply with organisational procedures and all the relevant legal, safety and operating requirements
8. communicate information relevant to post-journey reports and checks to colleagues and customers

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1. ​your organisation's documentation systems for post-journey reports and checks
2. how to undertake post-journey reports and checks
3. your organisation's information, recording and documentation procedures
4. the importance and use of telematics and tachographs in the post-journey report and checks
5. the relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in relation to the allocation of resources and organisational procedures
6. how to reschedule or re-task drivers and schedules
7. the communication methods used by the organisation to communicate *with *colleagues and customers
8. the relevant health, safety and environmental issues relating to post-journey vehicle checks and rescheduling vehicles
9. the relevant legal, safety and operating requirements relating to post-journey reports and checks

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1. ​Colleagues: permanent, temporary, agency staff, external
2. Customers: internal and external
3. Legal, safety and operating requirements: safety regulations, codes of practice, load restrictions, working-time regulations, transport regulations
4. 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
5. Communication: oral, written, electronic

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Lantra

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SFL53

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

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4134

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transport; freight; journey; checks; reports

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