What are the new documents added by the Minister of Labor for truck drivers?

Minister of Labor Mohammad Haidar issued a decision regarding the required documents for truck drivers, stating: "Article 1: Regarding applications for public and private truck drivers prepared for external transport, the following documents are added to the required documents for issuing work permits for foreign workers:

- Documents specific to the truck, with a total weight exceeding 21 tons, which include:

• Public trucks

• Trucks designated for external transport.

• Private trucks for external transport that include refrigerated transport rights.

- A driving license suitable for the truck subject to the application, or a document issued by the competent official authorities in the country to which the foreigner belongs proving eligibility or the right to drive the relevant truck. Stamped with the seal of the relevant embassy and the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

- A document proving payment of mechanical fees for the current year for the truck.

- In the absence of a transport company or institution, the required documents are replaced by proof of ownership of the truck and its registration with the National Social Security Fund, in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws and regulations."