Trucks are vital for goods transportation in the economy. To operate a legal trucking business, companies must meet specific conditions and possess a trucking business license. This article details the essential requirements for obtaining this license.
Requirements for Passenger Transportation Business by Car
To engage in passenger transportation, vehicles must meet the following requirements:
- Legal Ownership or Use: The vehicle must be legally owned or used by the business through a vehicle lease contract in writing. This contract must be signed between the transport business and the organization or individual owning the vehicle, or under a business cooperation contract as prescribed by law. For vehicles owned by cooperative members, a service contract between the member and the cooperative is required, clearly stating the rights, responsibilities, and obligations for managing, using, and operating the vehicle.
- Installation of Journey Monitoring Devices: Vehicles must be equipped with journey monitoring devices and driver image recording devices as regulated in Clause 2, Article 35 of the Law on Road Traffic.
- Number of Seats and Usage Age: Depending on the type of business (bus, taxi, contract car, fixed-route car), the number of seats and permitted usage age of the vehicle will vary. Specifically, buses must have 8 seats or more and a usage age not exceeding 20 years.
Requirements for Goods Transportation Business by Truck
Trucks engaged in goods transportation must comply with the following regulations:
- Legal Ownership or Use: Similar to passenger transport, the vehicle must be legally owned or used by the business through a written vehicle lease contract.
- Compliance with Regulations on Load and Dimensions: Vehicles must meet the regulations in Clause 11, Article 56 of the Road Law regarding load and dimensions.
- Usage Age: Vehicles must comply with the usage age regulations in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of Article 40 of the Law on Road Traffic.
Conclusion
A trucking business license is mandatory for operating a transportation business. Businesses need to thoroughly understand the legal regulations regarding the conditions for trucking business to ensure legal and efficient operations. Compliance with these regulations not only helps businesses avoid legal risks but also contributes to improving the quality of transportation services and ensuring traffic safety.
