How Many Years Until a Truck is Scrapped?
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Truck mandatory scrapping years depend on the nature of the truck. Mini trucks are mandatorily scrapped after 12 years, while other types of cargo trucks are scrapped after 15 years. Relevant information: Service life: For small and micro rental passenger vehicles (excluding pure electric vehicles) and motorcycles, relevant departments of the provincial, autonomous region, and municipal governments may formulate regulations stricter than the aforementioned service life based on local conditions, but small and micro rental passenger vehicles must not be less than 6 years, three-wheeled motorcycles must not be less than 10 years, and other motorcycles must not be less than 11 years. No service life limit: Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles, large non-operational cars, and wheeled special machinery vehicles have no service life limit.
I used to drive a truck for several years, but had to replace it when it reached the mandatory scrapping age. In China, the scrapping period for trucks varies by model - light-duty trucks are generally scrapped after 15 years, while medium and heavy-duty trucks with larger cargo capacities can last up to 20 years. I remember my small truck was over 14 years old when annual inspections became troublesome, requiring expensive repairs each time and frequent minor issues. It became undrivable exactly at the 15-year mark. Traffic police enforce this strictly with heavy fines and license revocation for overdue vehicles. While new trucks are expensive, older ones become increasingly unsafe with failing brakes, malfunctioning lights, and higher accident risks. So I always advise fellow truck drivers to track their vehicle's lifespan and prepare for replacement in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
