MOT: Goods vehicles up to 7,500 GVW de-controlled

New guidelines from the Malaysian Ministry of Transport (MOT) de-controlling vehicles and pick-up trucks for goods transport. Beginning April 1, 2026, goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 7,500kg are categorised as de‑controlled vehicles.

This means owners or companies having such vehicles may transport their own goods without requiring an operator’s permit from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). However, vehicles used for hire or payment are still considered commercial vehicles and as such, require a permit.

“If the vehicle is used to carry goods belonging to a third party for hire or reward, the operator must obtain a Class A Carrier Permit from APAD in accordance with the Land Public Transport Act 2010,” said Transport Minister Anthony Loke, in a The Malay Mail report. Loke said private pick-up trucks are allowed to transport their own goods, on condition the load is safely secured and does not exceed the load limit of the vehicle.

Class D driving licence holders are permitted to drive de‑controlled vehicles with an unladen weight of up to 4,000kg, despite the current licence limit of 3,500 kg. “This flexibility takes into account the additional weight from cargo bodies or other structures installed on the vehicle,” said Loke.

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