Good morning guys,
Just putting together all the essential items for our 2 new trucks coming next month which will be running to France, Germany and Italy mainly. Im just after a definitive list of the items drivers will need to have with them legally?
Can anyone help
AaronR
Make sure your drivers carry Letters of Attestation for rest periods because it is an expensive mistake not havin em!
make sure they come equipped with brains and a bit of commonsense as well because if not you are going to have one hell of a phone bill at the end of the month.
While not wanting to sound too unhelpful should you not know already?
Surely it’s taught in the international cpc.
Ben9:
While not wanting to sound too unhelpful should you not know already?Surely it’s taught in the international cpc.
Err, No.
Some of it may be included in the study material but not as an exhaustive list.
Ben9:
While not wanting to sound too unhelpful should you not know already?Surely it’s taught in the international cpc.
Hi Ben9, That’s a fair guess mate, but the reality is a little different as Malc said.
National and International (operator) CPC exams are designed as a ‘snapshot’ in time simply to test whether the candidate is of the required standard. During the course, the tutor would have explained that legislation is developed over time and the candidates then get pointed towards to that legislation as it stands at that time.
The relevant legislation should always be consulted to ascertain the legal position at any time after a candidate has passed their CPC exams, because of the effects of new or updated legislation coming into force.
For example, a person passed their CPC in (say) 2001 and got examined on the drivers’ hours rules as they stood at the time. Some years later, EU Reg 561/2006 comes into force, so that person would need to update their knowledge accordingly. 
The list changes as Dave said. I did my National CPC in 1981 and my International in 1984, regulations change, weights go up, documents become obselete, the trick is to keep up with the changes through sites like TruckNet, Road Transport.Com and the media. I used to get a monthly update of Croner on floppy disc but sadly that has now ended.
My list would now comprise of:
Passport
Todays card and 28 previous cards
Driving Licence
Paper Maps & Sat Nav/ Laptop
Correctly completed CMR for the load at all times.
Sufficient CMR Blanks
V5 Original
Community Authorisation
Fuel Card / Peage Cards for Maut and Vignette too
Clandestine Report / Seal Forms
Security Seals
Insurance Certificate / Green Card
(ADR Certificate + docs for Trailer and Tractor if ADR Tank)
Equipment.
Wheel Chock
Fire Extinguisher
Snow Chains
Shovel
Sweeping Brush
2 Warning Triangles
Bulb Kit
Small Tools
Torch
Sufficient Spansets / Ratchets / Non Slip Mats
Gloves
Hi Viz Vest for each crew member
Safety Shoes / Boots
Hard Hat
Long Sleeves.
Leisure Time
Fridge
Shorts
Flip Flops
Wine Glass
Corkscrew
Shower Shoes
just a couple of things worth carrying as well “just in case”
Cable ties
air line connectors Various sizes
both might save you a bit of time on the side of a road
and for leasure time, a good large water bottle
and the normal cleaning and polishing kit for those quiet times
Wheel Nut:
Leisure Time
Fridge
Shorts
Flip Flops
Wine Glass
Corkscrew
Shower Shoes
You’re posh, flip flops and shower shoes Imelda? 
jimti:
and the normal cleaning and polishing kit for those quiet times
The bars and restaurants I use have their own cleaning staff 
Imelda indeed
Read the sticky s and print off information that will help you and your drivers, the summer driving bans for example also little tips like where
to find the best parking, Important is the load lashing if you trailer has a safety certificate issued for it make sure its carried by the driver in is vehicle folder,look into load safety its very expensive when caught out
you need Anti-Skid -Matting AND THE RIGHT STRAPS get ones that are say
for 10tns as too much is better than not enough, these straps must be
free from rips,etc and the blue sign must be readable and attached,
Wheel Nut:
The list changes as Dave said. I did my National CPC in 1981 and my International in 1984, regulations change, weights go up, documents become obselete, the trick is to keep up with the changes through sites like TruckNet, Road Transport.Com and the media. I used to get a monthly update of Croner on floppy disc but sadly that has now ended.My list would now comprise of:
Passport
Todays card and 28 previous cards
Driving Licence
Paper Maps & Sat Nav/ Laptop
Correctly completed CMR for the load at all times.
Sufficient CMR Blanks
V5 Original
Community Authorisation
Fuel Card / Peage Cards for Maut and Vignette too
Clandestine Report / Seal Forms
Security Seals
Insurance Certificate / Green Card
(ADR Certificate + docs for Trailer and Tractor if ADR Tank)Equipment.
Wheel Chock
Fire Extinguisher
Snow Chains
Shovel
Sweeping Brush
2 Warning Triangles
Bulb Kit
Small Tools
Torch
Sufficient Spansets / Ratchets / Non Slip Mats
Gloves
Hi Viz Vest for each crew member
Safety Shoes / Boots
Hard Hat
Long Sleeves.Leisure Time
Fridge
Shorts
Flip Flops
Wine Glass
Corkscrew
Shower Shoes
Radio,…as in Germany came once out that they can call Lorries over Radio to next Parking,when bad weather
Lovlyperson:
Radio,…as in Germany came once out that they can call Lorries over Radio to next Parking,when bad weather
Not really helpful if I am listening to Vera Lynn on my iPod.
“we’ll meet again”
Lovlyperson:
Radio,…as in Germany came once out that they can call Lorries over Radio to next Parking,when bad weather
If you need a radio as extra equipment you really need to speak to your vehicle supplier as they come as standard, even the most basic iveco has a radio in it
FM 107.7 for traffic updates in English while on French toll roads.