A trucking permit service is a mandatory procedure for freight transport businesses. This permit serves as certification allowing trucks to legally engage in transportation business operations. This article provides detailed information about the process and procedures for obtaining trucking permits in Vietnam.
Required Documents and Submission Location for Trucking Permit Application
Transport businesses need to prepare an application dossier for the issuance (or re-issuance) of a permit and submit it to the Department of Transport where the Business License was issued. For passenger shuttle vehicles on fixed routes, the application for a “SHUTTLE VEHICLE” permit is submitted to the Department of Transport where the Business License was issued or the Department of Transport at the opposite end of the route.
Trucking Permit Application Processing Procedure
Processing Time:
- Document amendment/supplementation: Within 01 working day from the date of receiving the dossier, the Department of Transport will notify (directly, in writing, or via the online public service system) about the contents that need to be supplemented or amended. Businesses are responsible for the accuracy of information when registering online.
- Permit issuance: Within 02 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier, the Department of Transport will issue a permit for the vehicle and update the information in the Database of Transport Operation Permits. In case of rejection, the Department of Transport will respond in writing or via the online public service system, clearly stating the reasons.
Application Submission and Result Delivery Methods:
- Online: Through the online public service system of the Ministry of Transport.
- Directly: At the Department of Transport.
- Postal service: Via post office.
Application Processing and Permit Issuance:
The Department of Transport processes applications and issues permits on the online public service system of the Ministry of Transport, and simultaneously updates the results in the Database of Transport Operation Permits.
Vehicle Condition Inspection
The Department of Transport is responsible for checking information on the Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Inspection for automobiles. This is to ensure that vehicles meet the conditions for transportation business as regulated on the Vietnam Register system.
Conclusion
The trucking permit service is a necessary procedure to legalize freight transport operations. Understanding the process, procedures, and processing times will help transport businesses save time and effort. Contact the local Department of Transport for specific guidance and support during the trucking permit application process.
