What Documents Are Required for Rescue Vehicles?

[Alina]

Rescue vehicles require a B2 driver's license. Below is relevant information about driver's licenses: 1. Introduction to Driver's License: The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driving license.' It is a certificate required by law for individuals who operate motor vehicles. 2. Classification of Driver's Licenses: The current driver's licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1 driver's license, A2 driver's license, A3 driver's license, B1 driver's license, B2 driver's license, C1 driver's license, C2 driver's license, C3 driver's license, C4 driver's license, C5 driver's license, D driver's license, E driver's license, F driver's license, M driver's license, N driver's license, P driver's license.

[ErinFitz]

I frequently participate in road rescue operations, and rescue vehicles require quite a few documents. The most basic is the vehicle license, which proves the vehicle is legally allowed on the road. There's also the road transport operation license, since rescue services are a commercial activity. Drivers not only need a driver's license for the corresponding vehicle type but also a road transport professional qualification certificate. When operating special equipment, such as a crane arm or tow hook, a special equipment operation certificate must be presented. The vehicle must display the annual inspection sticker and compulsory traffic insurance sticker, and a copy of the insurance policy must also be carried in the vehicle. In some cities, the environmental protection sticker is also crucial—none can be missing. Last time, one of our fleet vehicles had a faded insurance sticker and was fined, so now I remind everyone to check quarterly whether all documents are complete and legible. At rescue scenes, police often verify documents, and missing even one can delay the rescue time.

[McAlexandra]

Having been running highway rescues with a tow truck for five or six years, I learned the hard way about documentation. The vehicle license is mandatory and kept under the front windshield. I always stash the duplicate of the road transport permit in the glove compartment, along with the periodic vehicle inspection reports. What gets checked most often are personnel credentials—I hold an A2 driver’s license, plus the rescue operation qualification certificate, and the on-the-job training certificate must also be carried. When operating a tow-and-lift integrated truck, the lifting operation certificate has to be presented. Nowadays, I take photos of insurance policies and store them on my phone, but hard copies are still required. Once, I forgot my operation certificate during a midnight rescue and got my vehicle impounded by road authorities for two hours, plus a fine. Now, I organize documents in three folders: vehicle-related ones in a green folder, personnel credentials in a blue one, and insurance paperwork in a transparent file pouch.

[ZacharyFitz]

In our auto repair shop's rescue fleet, document management is particularly stringent. Vehicles must have valid driving licenses and road transport permits, while drivers are required to carry their driver's licenses and rescue operation qualification certificates. Special equipment operation certificates are critical, such as the hydraulic rescue clamp operation certificate which must be filed. The vehicles must also display annual inspection stickers and compulsory insurance stickers, with commercial insurance documents readily available. Environmental certifications serve as passes in some restricted zones. The fleet management software reminds us two weeks in advance of document expiration to avoid last-minute issues. Once, a vehicle was temporarily impounded due to a three-day overdue annual inspection, affecting three rescue orders. Now, we check document statuses during weekly meetings and train drivers on how to handle spot checks. Only with complete documents can we confidently dispatch for rescue operations—this is an industry iron rule.