What Certificates Are Required to Drive an Oversized Transport Vehicle?
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Requires a truck driver's vocational qualification certificate, commercial vehicle operating license, compulsory vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration certificate. Vehicle Operating License: The vehicle operating license is the legal certificate for vehicles engaged in road transport operations. If a vehicle does not have an operating license, it is considered unlicensed operation, commonly referred to as a "black-market vehicle". Regulations: According to Article 34 of the Road Transport Regulations, road transport vehicles must carry the vehicle operating license with them. According to the "People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", cargo vehicles can be classified into four types: heavy-duty, medium-duty, light-duty, and mini. Among them, heavy-duty and medium-duty cargo vehicles are issued large truck license plates (commonly known as yellow plates); light-duty and mini cargo vehicles are issued small truck license plates.
Driving oversized load trucks requires quite a few certificates. At least a B2-level driver's license is needed - I've been driving these vehicles for five or six years, and an A2 license is the basic requirement. You also need to carry a transportation vocational qualification certificate to prove you understand freight regulations. When transporting super-sized loads, you must obtain an oversize/overweight permit in advance, preparing cargo dimensions and route maps to submit to traffic authorities. The vehicle registration certificate and compulsory traffic insurance must also be complete, otherwise you'll face fines or vehicle impoundment if checked on the road. When I first ran long-distance hauls, I lacked experience and forgot my transport permit, resulting in a two-hour delay at the highway checkpoint that affected delivery time. I recommend newcomers memorize the certificate checklist and do some simulation training to familiarize themselves with procedures for safe trips.
I have been responsible for fleet management for many years, and the documents for operating oversized vehicles cannot be taken lightly. The most essential ones include a Class A driver's license and a Road Freight Transport Professional Qualification Certificate. For transporting oversized cargo, you also need to apply for an Over-Limit Road Transport Permit, which requires visiting the local transportation bureau three to five days in advance. Additionally, the vehicle's registration certificate and insurance are mandatory. Regularly check the validity of these documents to avoid fines for expired credentials. Inexperienced drivers often overlook the Over-Limit Permit—remember to plan routes carefully to avoid restricted zones. Having all the necessary documents ensures safety and significantly reduces the likelihood of accidents.
