Do vans need a freight transport qualification certificate for cargo transportation?
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If the van is used for freight transportation, it does not require an operating permit. However, if it is a passenger-type van, it cannot be used for freight operations. Since January 1, 2019, the management of vocational qualification certificates and vehicle operating permits for ordinary freight transport vehicles with a total mass of 4.5 tons or less has been adjusted. Below are the relevant details: Regulations: Starting from January 1, 2019, transportation management departments in various regions will no longer issue road transport permits for ordinary freight vehicles with a total mass of 4.5 tons or less. From January 1, 2019, for ordinary freight transport activities conducted by vehicles with a total mass of 4.5 tons or less, transportation management departments must not impose administrative penalties on such vehicles or drivers for reasons such as 'operating without a license' or 'driving road passenger or freight transport vehicles without the corresponding vocational qualification certificate.' Commercial road freight transport drivers must meet the following conditions: possess the corresponding motor vehicle driving license; be no older than 60 years of age; and have a basic understanding of relevant road freight transport regulations, motor vehicle maintenance, and cargo loading and storage.