FAQs
Lorry permit is released by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to regulate servicing and carriage of goods businesses in Malaysia.
Lorry with Permit A is not allow to carry earth, sand and gravel.
The allow sectors for Permit C Lorry are :
• Automotive sector includes of cars, motorcycles and bicycles
• Chemical materials and flammable materials
• Oxygen, oil and gas industry
• Construction materials
• Medical, furniture and machinery
In West Malaysia, Lorry with Permit C is only allow to operate within the 7 states nearby.
For new permit application, lorry age has to be less than 10 years from the manufacture date.
Insurers consider Permit A lorry is riskier. Normally lorries with Permit A opt to choose MMIP (Malaysia Motor Insurance Pool) which provide 3rd party insurance.
Permit C carrier can only carry their own goods or product.
Permit A carrier is for hire purposes to carry third party cargo.
P.S.V. means Public Service Vehicles. To drive a bus or taxi in Malaysia, the authorities possess a law whereby its drivers should have this vocational license.
Driving license that is intended to allow lorries drivers to transport goods belonging to companies or factories from one place to another.
Land Public Transport Commission (APAD) is the authorised body in Malaysia to prepare policies, planning and regulating all land public transport such as lorries and trucks. All lorry permit in Malaysia are issued by them.
Goods Vehicle License is divided into two classes:
- License A Carriers (Lorry Permit A) – issued to vehicles carrying items for rent and hire
- License C Carriers (Lorry Permit C) – issued to vehicles carrying privately owned items
