What is Lorry Permit?

Lorry Permit is a permit issued by the Public Service Commission (APAD) is intended to approve employers to carry out activities / land public transport services in Malaysia.

This permit is divided into two parts, public transport such as buses and taxis and vehicles to transport goods such as trucks. Changes from the vehicle license to operator license gives much better impact which came into force on March 8, 2012.

The license was previously only based on vehicles only and operator’s license is pledged to the operator. For example, each vehicle must obtain a license for the vehicle but the operator’s license, the operator need only one license key for all vehicles.

In addition, the route for a vehicle license is limited compared to the operator’s license, which allows the vehicle used in the approved route. In addition, vehicle license must be applied separately if you have a lot of vehicles but for an operator’s license, application may be made ​​together. Public Service Commission has issued a total of 14 driving permits. Among them, 2 driving truck permits, 7 bus driving permits, and 5 permits to drive a taxi.

Responsible Departments

    1. Road Transport Department (JPJ)
    2. Land Public Transport Commission (APAD)
    3. Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)
    4. Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
    5. Cooperatives Commission of Malaysia (SKM)