A trucking permit is a crucial document for transportation businesses to operate legally. Understanding the regulations regarding where to obtain a trucking permit, the necessary procedures, and required documents is essential to ensure smooth operations and avoid unnecessary legal complications. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình (My Dinh Truck) provides detailed and up-to-date information on this topic, making it easier for transportation companies to access and comply with legal regulations.
Which Authority Issues Trucking Permits?
According to current regulations, the Department of Transport (DOT) is the state authority responsible for issuing trucking permits to commercial vehicles operating within the province or city under central authority. This is clearly stated in Clause 9, Article 22 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, amended by Decree 47/2022/ND-CP. Therefore, to apply for a trucking permit, businesses need to contact the DOT where their business is registered.
The DOT is not only the place to issue permits but also has the responsibility of managing the use, re-issuance, and revocation of trucking permits. To ensure order and discipline in transportation activities, the DOT has the right to refuse to issue permits to vehicles that are currently suspended or have had their permits revoked previously. In addition, the DOT also revokes permits and publishes announcements on its electronic information page, while also notifying relevant transportation businesses.
Procedures and Required Documents for Trucking Permit Application
To obtain a trucking permit, businesses need to follow the order and procedures prescribed in Clause 5, Article 22 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP. This process includes the following main steps:
Step 1: Submit the Permit Application
The transportation business needs to prepare a complete set of documents and submit them directly or by post to the DOT where the Transportation Business License was issued. The dossier includes:
- Application for a trucking permit (according to the DOT’s form).
- A copy of the Vehicle Registration Certificate or a copy of the Appointment Letter to receive the Vehicle Registration Certificate from the vehicle registration agency.
- A copy of the Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection (still valid).
- A copy of the Transportation Business License (if applicable).
- Vehicle lease agreement or equivalent document (if the vehicle is not owned by the business).
- Documents proving that a standard-compliant and well-functioning journey monitoring device has been installed.
Step 2: Receiving and Processing the Application
After receiving the application, the DOT will check the completeness and validity of the documents.
- If the documents are incomplete or need to be amended or supplemented, the DOT will notify the business within 01 working day from the date of receipt of the application.
- If the application is valid, the DOT will issue the trucking permit within 02 working days from the date of receipt of all documents.
Step 3: Receiving the Results
Businesses can receive the trucking permit directly at the DOT, by post, or through the online public service system (if available). In case of refusal to issue a permit, the DOT will provide a written response stating the reason.
The DOT is also responsible for updating information about trucking permits to the journey monitoring data system of the Vietnam Road Administration. This ensures transparency and ease of management of transportation activities.
Cases Where Trucking Permits Are Revoked
Trucking permits may be revoked in the cases specified in Clause 10, Article 22 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, to ensure discipline and safety in transportation activities. Common cases of revocation include:
- The transportation business has its Transportation Business License revoked: In this case, all trucking permits of the business will be revoked.
- Serious speeding violations: If data from the journey monitoring device shows that the vehicle has violated the speed limit 05 times/1000km in one month (excluding violations below 5km/h), the vehicle’s permit will be revoked.
- Fixed route transportation vehicles stop operating: For vehicles operating on fixed routes, if the business or cooperative does not operate on the route for 60 consecutive days, the route permit will be revoked.
Understanding the regulations on permit revocation helps transportation businesses to be more proactive in managing operations, ensuring compliance with the law and avoiding permit revocation, which affects business operations.
With the detailed information above, Xe Tải Mỹ Đình hopes to have helped readers better understand where to obtain a trucking permit, the procedures, and related issues. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for dedicated advice and support.
