Can a B2 License Holder Drive a Tanker Truck?
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B2 one-year driving experience cannot drive a tanker truck, requires more than 2 years of professional road passenger transport or freight transport driver qualification. The following are the conditions for driving a tanker truck: Condition 1: Obtain the corresponding motor vehicle driver's license (B2 or A2); age not exceeding 60 years; no major traffic responsibility accidents within 3 years. Condition 2: Obtain more than 2 years of professional road passenger transport or freight transport driver qualification or receive full-time driving vocational education. Condition 3: Receive training on relevant laws and regulations, safety knowledge, professional technology, occupational health protection, and emergency rescue knowledge, understand the nature of hazardous goods, hazard characteristics, the use characteristics of packaging containers, and emergency measures in case of accidents. Condition 4: Pass the examination and obtain the corresponding professional qualification certificate.
I've had my B2 license for several years and can drive large trucks to transport various goods, but tanker trucks are definitely out of the question. Once, a friend asked me if I wanted to help transport gasoline, and that's when I learned that tanker trucks are specifically for hazardous chemicals like gasoline and diesel, which are prone to fire and explosion. Having just a B2 license isn't enough—you need an additional hazardous materials transportation qualification. This certification requires several weeks of training at the transportation department to learn safety operations and emergency handling. Looking up information online, I found many cases where driving without the proper license resulted in fines and points deducted by traffic police, which is considered light punishment. If an accident causes injury, the responsibility is much greater. I recommend anyone wanting to get into this industry to apply for the certification in advance, unlike me who foolishly thought any license would do. Getting the certification is quite convenient now—you can register on the local transportation bureau's website. Spending some time learning safety knowledge is definitely worth it.