Transport Authority extends truck operational age limit to 22 years for six more months
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has extended the 22-year operational age limit for heavy trucks by six months, now effective until March 26, 2027.
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AIThe Transport General Authority has announced an extension of the decision regarding the operational age limit for trucks in the heavy freight transport sector for an additional six months, now effective until March 26, 2027. The move aims to improve the efficient use of operational assets and provide heavy transport companies with greater flexibility in managing their fleets.
The authority clarified that the extension allows continued exemption from the operational age limit for single trucks or tractor units used in commercial heavy freight transport, whether for third-party or in-house operations, provided the vehicle's operational age does not exceed 22 years from the date of manufacture.
The authority stated that maintaining this policy will maximize the use of the existing fleet’s operational capacity and ensure its readiness. It emphasized that benefiting from the extension is conditional upon full compliance with all regulatory and technical requirements to guarantee vehicle safety and adherence to approved standards.