C+E long-haul driver (international)
Licences / certificates: C+E licence, Driver CPC / Code 95, digital tachograph card, ADR optional
How we test: Practical drive on an articulated unit, reversing and coupling, basic English, route-planning quiz
Hire Non-EU Truck Drivers in Germany under §24a BeschV
Germany's §24a route lets hauliers recruit drivers who do not yet hold an EU licence, provided the contract commits both sides to completing the German C/CE licence, accelerated basic qualification (Code 95) and language skills within 15 months. ManBe recruits drivers with several years' heavy-vehicle experience, road-tests them, and works with a driving school near your depot to plan the qualification schedule before the driver travels — the vague-contract, under-planned-training failure mode is the one to avoid. The Federal Employment Agency's approval and comparable pay are part of the file we prepare with you.
Talk to Sales12–20 weeks
Typical lead time
§24a BeschV
Driver route
Federal Employment Agency
Approval
up to 15 (+6) months
Qualification window
Truck & Trailer Drivers we recruit for Germany
C regional / distribution driver
Licences / certificates: C licence, Code 95
How we test: Practical drive, load securing, delivery paperwork
Tanker / ADR driver
Licences / certificates: C+E, ADR certificate
How we test: ADR knowledge check, practical drive
Permit route for truck drivers in Germany
Residence permit for employment under the Skilled Immigration Act; a dedicated route for professional drivers under §24a of the Employment Regulation (BeschV). Full Germany guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional driver (§24a BeschV) | Non-EU truck and bus drivers with a valid home licence | 8–16 weeks incl. visa; qualification completed in Germany within 15 months (extendable by 6) | Two variants: direct employment if the licence and qualification are already recognisable, or employment with in-country qualification. The contract must commit the driver to obtaining the German C/CE licence, accelerated basic qualification and language skills, and the employer to making that feasible. |
| Skilled worker with recognised qualification (§18a/18b AufenthG) | Welders, technicians, engineers with a recognised vocational or academic qualification | Recognition 2–4 months, then visa 4–8 weeks | Recognition of the foreign qualification is the critical path; the Federal Employment Agency checks comparable pay and conditions. |
| EU Blue Card | Degree holders above the salary threshold | 4–8 weeks | Fastest route for engineers and managers. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Truck & Trailer Drivers in Germany — FAQ
- An express obligation on the driver to obtain the C/CE licence, accelerated basic qualification and German language skills, and on the employer to structure working time so this is feasible within 15 months, plus a job guarantee after qualification.
- 12–20 weeks to arrival, then up to 15 months (extendable by 6) to complete qualification while working within the permit's limits.
- Not for professional work. The licence must be exchanged for an EU licence (or a new one obtained) and the driver needs a Driver CPC / Code 95 qualification. Lithuania and Poland run established exchange routes for licences from several Asian countries; Germany requires a German licence and CPC within a fixed qualification window. We plan this before the candidate travels.
- Typically 2–4 months from order form to first shift: 2–6 weeks for sourcing and assessment, then the destination country's permit timeline, then 1–3 weeks of onboarding, licence exchange and CPC on arrival.
- Yes, under §24a of the Employment Regulation: the driver arrives with a valid home licence and a contract committing both sides to complete the German C/CE licence and Code 95 within 15 months (extendable by 6).
- The Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) must consent, checking that pay and conditions are comparable to German employees'.
Also hiring truck drivers in: Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Netherlands · Other sectors in Germany: Welding, Skilled professionals
NEED TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVERS IN GERMANY?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Germany timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end