What do truck drivers earn?
Truck drivers are remunerated fairly for their responsible work. In addition, there are attractive, tax-free expense regulations at home and abroad. There are attractive conditions for specialists, e.g. for crane, silo or hazardous goods transportation.
Can you find a job as a truck driver?
Austrian transportation companies are looking for committed employees. The prospects for a secure job are excellent.
Is the job also for women?
Yes, truck driving is no longer a purely male domain! In local and long-distance transport, women are now welcome and appreciated in this profession.
When am I allowed to drive a truck for work?
As soon as you have passed the driving license and basic qualification test. In other words, from the age of 18 with vehicles of all weight classes.
What other requirements do I need?
Professional driver training - C95
There are basically two training options for obtaining the driver qualification certificate - on the one hand for professional driver candidates without a C license, and on the other hand for professional drivers who already have a C driving license and want to obtain their C95 qualification:
The C95 qualification in the course of driving license training:
- 45 min. C practical test
- 45 min. C95 qualification test
The C95 qualification test with existing C license, completed after 09.09.2009
- 90 min. C95 qualification test
- Written and oral examination with the state government