Truck drivers in Saudi Arabia need to obtain a Professional Driver's card before 8th December 2022 - Transport General Authority
The Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia highlighted that all truck drivers involved in the activity of transporting goods in the Kingdom need to initiate the issuance of a 'Professional Driver' card, before 8th December 2022 (14th Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 AH). Subscribe to Saudi Expatriates YouTube channel
This comes in implementation of the Saudi Cabinet's decision issued approving the recommendations of the committee formed to combat the fact of concealment of transport trucks on the roads, in last year's October, and in what way that contributes to controlling transportation operations, the safety of transporting goods and the efficiency of driver's work during the activity of driving. Trending : Saudization of Freight broker offices in Saudi Arabia
- The authority highlighted that the requirement to obtain a valid professional driver's card includes all heavy transport drivers individuals and establishments in the activity of transporting goods, with the aim of strengthening the aspect of the governance in the sector, eliminating the phenomenon of concealment, enhancing safety requirements in transport operations, supporting regulatory efforts and raising the levels of quality and compliance with the transport operations.
- The decision comes in line with the objectives of the National Strategy of Transport and Logistics aims to allow and develop the logistics sector, achieve its goals and raise its level of competitiveness to contribute in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and to become a global logistics center.
- All truck drivers whose total weight exceeds 3,500 Kgs are required to obtain a professional driver's card as of 8th December 2022. Most Viewed : New identity for vehicles used in motor transport activity
- The Transport General Authority explained that drivers can issue a professional driver card through the online transportation portal (naql.com), it is also possible to contact the TGA on the unified number 19929 for further inquiries or participation in observations and suggestions.
