Goods transportation by trucks plays a crucial role in Vietnam’s economy, connecting regions and promoting trade. However, to ensure smooth, efficient, and legal transportation operations, understanding the regulations for truck freight transportation is extremely important. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide a comprehensive and updated overview of these regulations, helping businesses and individuals operating in the truck freight industry to always comply with the law and optimize their business operations.
I. Legal Documents Governing Truck Freight Transportation Regulations
The Vietnamese legal system regulates truck freight transportation activities in detail. Below are some important legal documents that vehicle owners and transportation businesses need to understand:
- Law on Road Traffic 2008: This is the highest legal document regulating road traffic, including freight transportation activities. This law stipulates general issues regarding vehicles, drivers, traffic rules, and state management of road traffic.
- Decree No. 10/2020/ND-CP stipulating business and conditions for automobile transportation business: This decree details types of automobile transportation businesses, conditions for transportation business, management of transportation activities, and responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals.
- Circular No. 12/2020/TT-BGTVT stipulating the organization and management of automobile transportation activities and road transport support services: This circular provides detailed guidance on the implementation of Decree No. 10/2020/ND-CP, specifically regulating procedures, processes, and forms related to transportation activities.
- Other Circulars and Decisions of the Ministry of Transport and relevant Ministries and sectors: In addition, there are many other legal documents regulating specific aspects of transportation activities, such as regulations on load capacity, vehicle dimensions, vehicle technical safety, environmental protection, etc.
Regularly updating and understanding these legal documents is key to ensuring your transportation operations are always legal and avoiding unnecessary legal risks.
II. Regulations on Documents and Procedures for Truck Freight Transportation
To legally transport goods by truck, you need to prepare all necessary documents and comply with the following procedures:
1. Documents related to vehicles and drivers:
- Vehicle registration certificate: Proves legal ownership of the vehicle.
- Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection: Ensures the vehicle meets safety conditions for traffic participation.
- Driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle type: The driver must have a driver’s license of the appropriate class for the type of vehicle being driven.
- Identity card/Citizen identification card of the driver: To verify the driver’s identity.
- Health certificate of the driver: Ensures the driver is healthy enough to operate the vehicle.
- Labor contract (if the driver is hired): Proves a legal labor relationship between the vehicle owner and the driver.
2. Documents related to transported goods:
- Value-added tax (VAT) invoice or sales invoice: Documents proving the legal origin of goods and the value of goods.
- Dispatch order or Waybill: Confirms the delivery and receipt of goods between the sender and the carrier.
- Documents proving the quality and origin of goods (if required): For some special types of goods (e.g., food, medicine, chemicals), documents proving quality and origin are required according to regulations.
- Special goods transport permit (if applicable): For oversized, overweight, or dangerous goods, a special transport permit issued by a competent authority is required.
3. Procedures for freight dispatch and delivery:
- Inspect goods before dispatch: Ensure goods are of the correct type, quantity, and quality as stated in the invoice and related documents.
- Prepare a goods delivery and receipt record: Clearly record the condition of goods, quantity, type, and related information when delivering and receiving goods.
- Make payment for freight charges: According to the agreement in the transportation contract or as prescribed by law.
Preparing all necessary documents and complying with proper procedures not only helps you avoid legal violations but also ensures the rights of relevant parties in the goods transportation process.
III. Regulations on Load Capacity, Dimensions, and Technical Safety of Trucks
Regulations on load capacity, dimensions, and technical safety of trucks are set to ensure traffic safety, protect road traffic infrastructure, and prevent unfortunate accidents.
1. Regulations on load capacity and vehicle dimensions:
- Comply with regulations on axle load and total vehicle weight: Trucks must carry goods within the permitted load capacity and must not be overloaded. Regulations on axle load and total vehicle weight are detailed in legal documents.
- Comply with regulations on vehicle dimension limits: Trucks must not exceed the dimension limits for length, width, and height as regulated.
2. Regulations on vehicle technical safety:
- Ensure the vehicle is always in good working condition: Perform regular vehicle maintenance and repair to ensure the vehicle is always in good and safe operating condition.
- Equip the vehicle with sufficient safety equipment as required: Trucks must be equipped with sufficient safety equipment such as braking systems, headlights, signal lights, horns, rearview mirrors, seat belts, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Perform periodic technical safety and environmental protection inspections: Trucks must undergo periodic inspections at registration centers to obtain an inspection certificate.
Strictly complying with regulations on load capacity, dimensions, and technical safety of trucks is the responsibility of every vehicle owner and driver, contributing to building a safe and civilized traffic environment.
IV. Handling Violations of Truck Freight Transportation Regulations
Violations of truck freight transportation regulations will be severely handled according to the law. Penalties may range from fines, revocation of driver’s licenses, to suspension of transportation business operations, depending on the severity of the violation.
Some common violations and corresponding penalties:
- Carrying overloaded goods: Fined, driver’s license revoked, and vehicle badge may be revoked (if applicable).
- Carrying goods without valid documents: Fined and goods may be confiscated.
- Violating vehicle technical safety regulations: Fined and vehicle operation may be suspended.
- Violating other transportation regulations: Penalties are imposed according to the law depending on the specific violation.
Understanding the regulations on handling violations helps vehicle owners and drivers raise awareness of legal compliance, avoiding unwanted legal and financial consequences.
V. Conclusion
Understanding and strictly complying with truck freight transportation regulations is key to ensuring your transportation business operates smoothly, efficiently, and sustainably. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình hopes that this article has provided you with useful and necessary information. If you have any questions or need further advice, do not hesitate to contact us for dedicated support. We wish our customers safe journeys and success on every road!
