Truck badges are mandatory papers that must be displayed on trucks engaged in the goods transportation business. So, how many types of truck badges are there? This article will provide detailed information about the types of truck badges according to current regulations in Vietnam.
Illustration of different types of vehicle badges in Vietnam
Classification of Truck Badges
According to Decree 10/2020/ND-CP, trucks operating in the goods transportation business are required to display the “XE TẢI” (TRUCK) badge. This is a common type of badge applicable to both regular trucks and taxi trucks.
In addition to the “XE TẢI” (TRUCK) badge, there are other types of badges for different types of transportation businesses, including:
- XE TUYẾN CỐ ĐỊNH (FIXED ROUTE VEHICLE): For vehicles engaged in fixed-route passenger transportation.
- XE TRUNG CHUYỂN (SHUTTLE VEHICLE): For vehicles used for passenger shuttle transportation.
- XE BUÝT (BUS): For vehicles engaged in passenger transportation by bus.
- XE TAXI (TAXI): For vehicles engaged in passenger transportation by taxi.
- XE HỢP ĐỒNG (CONTRACT VEHICLE): For vehicles engaged in passenger transportation under contract.
- XE CÔNG-TEN-NƠ (CONTAINER VEHICLE): For vehicles engaged in goods transportation by container.
- XE ĐẦU KÉO (TRACTOR-TRAILER): For tractor-trailers or semi-trailer tractors engaged in goods transportation.
Regulations on Displaying Truck Badges
The “XE TẢI” (TRUCK) badge must be displayed in a visible position on the right side of the inside of the windshield. The minimum size of the badge is 9×10 cm.
Validity of Truck Badges
Truck badges are valid for 7 years or as requested by the transportation business unit (requested time from 1 to 7 years) and not exceeding the vehicle’s service life.
Cases of Badge Revocation
Truck badges may be revoked in the following cases:
- The transportation business unit is deprived of the right to use the Transportation Business License.
- The vehicle violates speed limits 5 times or more per 1000 km of vehicle travel (excluding speed violations under 5 km/h) within a month according to data from the journey monitoring device.
- Fixed-route transportation vehicles do not operate on the route for 60 consecutive days.
Conclusion
There is one mandatory type of truck badge, which is “XE TẢI” (TRUCK) for vehicles engaged in goods transportation business. Displaying the badge in accordance with regulations is a necessary condition for trucks to be allowed to operate in the transportation business. Vehicle owners need to clearly understand the regulations on badge types, display methods, validity periods, and cases of revocation to avoid penalties. Contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for advice and further support on types of trucks suitable for your business needs.
