What Certificates Are Required for Blue License Plate Tanker Trucks?
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C1 license holders can drive small blue license plate tanker trucks, but they need to obtain a hazardous materials operation qualification certificate. The following are the conditions required for application: 1. The applicant must hold a motor vehicle driver's license and a non-professional driver training certificate. 2. To apply for a road hazardous materials transport operation qualification certificate, proof of qualification from a road hazardous materials transport company must be provided, along with at least 2 years of holding a road general cargo transport operation qualification certificate. 3. To apply for a large passenger vehicle operation qualification certificate, the motor vehicle driver's license must be held for at least 2 years with an A-class license. 4. To apply for a specialized vehicle operation qualification certificate, the motor vehicle driver's license must be held for at least 2 years with a B-class license.
Last time I helped a friend with this, the documentation requirements for blue-plate tanker trucks are indeed more complex than regular trucks. First, you must have a Road Transport License for Dangerous Goods, which requires an application at the transportation bureau. You'll need to provide the vehicle's technical grade certification and the tank inspection compliance report. The driver must hold a B2 license and a Dangerous Goods Transport Professional Qualification Certificate, and there must also be a person with an escort certificate accompanying the vehicle. The vehicle must undergo specialized annual inspections for hazardous chemicals, and the tank inspection report must be valid. Additionally, the vehicle must be equipped with a Dangerous Goods Road Transport Safety Card and protective gear—missing any of these could lead to serious trouble if inspected on the road. Insurance for such vehicles must also include Dangerous Goods Carrier Liability Insurance, as regular commercial insurance isn't sufficient.
