What kind of driver's license is required for a 4.2-meter refrigerated truck?
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Refrigerated trucks with a length of 4.2 meters fall under the blue license plate category. According to national regulations, driving a blue license plate refrigerated truck only requires a C1 driver's license. Below is relevant information: Frozen foods: such as frozen meat, seafood, quick-frozen foods, etc. These foods generally require storage temperatures below -18°C and can be stored for several months to over a year. During transportation, which is measured in hours, it is only necessary to set the compartment temperature to -18°C without strictly controlling the precision of temperature fluctuations. These types of foods should be transported using F-class refrigerated trucks. Refrigerated foods: such as chilled meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, etc. The transportation temperature requirement for these foods is to keep them as low as possible without freezing, i.e., close to 0°C or slightly lower. These foods require transportation using D, E, or F-class refrigerated trucks. Some canned foods require a transportation temperature around -5°C and should be transported using E and F-class refrigerated trucks.
I've been driving for over 20 years. A 4.2-meter refrigerated truck can generally be driven with a C1 license, as long as it's under 6 meters in length and the total weight is usually kept below 4.5 tons, falling within the standard blue license plate category. The refrigeration unit is just an additional device and doesn't affect the license type. When driving this vehicle, the cargo shouldn't be too heavy; overloading might require upgrading to a B2 license. I often advise friends to check the vehicle registration type at the DMV to confirm. I've also encountered issues with the refrigeration system causing battery drain, so it's important to regularly inspect the battery and compressor. Drive steadily, especially when turning, to prevent cargo from shifting—safety first, don't rush. The compact size makes it easy to park, but don't neglect maintenance. Changing the oil more frequently can extend its lifespan.
