Daraa Transport Department Under Investigation Over Truck Licenses
The Daraa Provincial Council has officially referred the file concerning truck and trailer licenses issued by the governorate’s Transport Directorate to the Central Inspection Authority. This decision follows a comprehensive review conducted by the Provincial Council in coordination with internal audit departments, aimed at scrutinizing administrative and technical procedures implemented over the past two years.
The audit, which focused on data recorded throughout 2025 and 2026, raised significant concerns regarding whether the issued licenses complied with established technical and engineering standards.
Riyad al-Rakab, a member of the Provincial Council’s Executive Office and the official responsible for the transport sector, stated that the referral is intended to verify potential irregularities. Specifically, investigators are looking into allegations that licenses were issued without the submission of mandatory documentation, most notably the legally required engineering blueprints.
According to al-Rakab, internal records from the Transport Directorate indicated that 4,200 licenses for tractors and trailers were granted during the period in question. However, when cross-referenced with records from the Daraa branch of the Engineers Syndicate, a significant discrepancy was identified; the syndicate had provided the Transport Directorate with only nine engineering blueprints for that same timeframe.
Under current Syrian regulations, the registration process for tractors and trailers involves rigorous procedures designed to ensure technical road safety. These requirements include the preparation of engineering plans approved by the Engineers Syndicate, which must detail all technical specifications, including dimensions, height, load capacity, and weight. These data points serve as the essential documentation that defines each vehicle’s technical characteristics and ensures that it meets authorized road transport standards.
The stark discrepancy between the total number of licenses granted and the actual number of engineering blueprints on file prompted the Provincial Council to take firm administrative action. The entire case file has been transferred to the Central Inspection Authority, which is expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding these permits. The inquiry will aim to determine the nature of the administrative failure, assign responsibility, and prepare for necessary legal actions based on the investigation’s findings to ensure institutional compliance with current regulations and instructions.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
