- Road transport operators are expected to ensure adherence to the set regulations and provide the best services to the pilgrims during the Haj period.
- Every truck driver should carry cards that indicate conformity with the technical requirements and observe the requirements set as standards.
- The secure loading of cargo is very crucial to not only protect other road users but also the goods being transported.
The General Transport Authority of Saudi Arabia believes that road transport companies should comply with the rules, provide the highest quality services to the pilgrims during the Haj season 1445 and follow the rules that regulate the transportation of goods. The authority is of the opinion that issuing cards for truck drivers is an indication that the driver has complied with all technical requirements as well as the documentation of information about trucks that are currently on the road. The safety of other road users and the items being transported is ensured when cargo is safely loaded. The TGA is of the view that cargo security guide is on the website accessible by individuals and companies. This resource can help them safeguard their cargo in addition to helping them familiarize themselves with the best practices that they must follow. The authority also required cargo transportation documentation, which sets the terms for the products' transit and acts as evidence of the goods under one's control. They also help to boost sector investment since they establish the responsibilities and rights of the numerous parties involved in transportation activities.
Over ten million of these documents were delivered to the Kingdom in the preceding year.TGA credits the rules and regulations that businesses and individuals operating in the logistics services industry are required to follow for the industry's phenomenal success. As a result, the Kingdom moved up seventeen spots on the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index for 2023. It proceeded concurrently with programs meant to enhance sectoring and operational effectiveness.By employing diverse technology, the authority was able to augment the sector's efficacy and amenities, thus aiding it in achieving its objectives. For example, the Transportation and Gas Authority (TGA) introduced the first electric and hydrogen-powered trucks to the Kingdom the year before. The TGA also created the regulatory sandbox, the first innovation program that provides companies with an adaptable setting where they may test out novel transportation models in a systematic way.
