Start with the licence itself
Your category C or CE licence is the first document any recruiter checks. Make sure the scan is readable on both sides, that the expiry date is clearly visible and that the categories match what the vacancy asks for.
If your licence was issued outside the EU, check whether it needs to be exchanged before you can start driving commercially in the destination country. Exchange procedures usually take several weeks.
- Front and back scan, in colour, no cropped edges
- Categories C, CE and any national extensions
- Expiry date at least six months away
Code 95 and professional training
Code 95 confirms that you completed the periodic professional training required for commercial driving in the EU. It is either printed on your licence or issued as a separate driver qualification card.
Employers plan rotations months ahead, so a certificate that expires mid-contract is a real obstacle. Renew early and keep the training certificate together with the card.
Tachograph card and working-time records
A valid driver tachograph card is mandatory for most international routes. Keep a copy of the card and note the expiry date in your calendar — renewal takes time in several countries.
Identity, residence and medical
Depending on your citizenship you may also need a work permit or residence document, plus a valid medical certificate and, for some employers, a psychological assessment. Prepare these in one folder with clear file names.
- Passport or ID card
- Work or residence permit where applicable
- Medical certificate and, if requested, psychological assessment
- ADR certificate if you plan to carry dangerous goods