TOPIC 01
Licence category
Before contracting, check licence category, issuing country, convertibility and existing initial qualification. Truck and bus routes should be assessed separately.
TOPIC 02
Initial qualification
Where qualification or an EU/EEA licence is missing, the employer must plan the qualification route and permitted work during that phase.
TOPIC 03
Employer check
Responsibility for driving school, examinations and housing should be transparent in a supplementary agreement.
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Clear answers to important questions
The most important questions on this topic, answered concisely with the official process in mind.
01What should I check first for “Working in Germany as a truck or bus driver”?
Special rules apply to professional drivers; licence, initial qualification and employment approval must align in the chosen route.
02Which three points matter for “Working in Germany as a truck or bus driver”?
Licence category, Initial qualification, Employer check. Details depend on the case.