Truck Driver (M/F)
The Truck Driver drives a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to transport goods over medium or long distances, in compliance with road transport regulations and customer deadlines. They check the condition of their vehicle, organize loading, secure the loads and handle the administrative tracking of the transport.
Key responsibilities
Check the vehicle's condition before departure
Verify the truck's operation and the compliance of onboard documents.
Organize the loading of goods
Supervise load securing to guarantee transport safety.
Define and follow the route
Plan the route according to delivery instructions and road regulations.
Deliver and handle administrative follow-up
Check delivery compliance and complete transport documents.
Key skills
Hard skills
Hitch and unhitch a trailer according to safety rules.
Maintain and check the operating condition of the vehicle.
React efficiently in the event of a road incident.
Record and comply with regulatory driving and rest periods.
Soft skills
Rigorous application of road transport regulations.
Autonomous management of the route and activity over several days.
Safe driving in all circumstances.
Adherence to delivery deadlines agreed with clients.
Working conditions
Terms and conditions
The truck driver works on board their vehicle, on regional, national or international routes. The job may involve being away from home for several days, night and weekend shifts. Wearing personal protective equipment may be required depending on the type of freight.
Diplomas & training
- Reference diploma: no diploma is required, but Category C/CE driving licences and FIMO are mandatory. The Freight Transport Driver Professional Qualification allows for rapid entry into the job.
- Additional certifications: FCO (periodic refresher training every 5 years), driver card (tachograph), ADR for dangerous goods transport, SST (Workplace First Aider).
Career progression
- Furniture remover / Driver m/f
- Public road transport driver m/f
- Freight charterer m/f
- Vehicle driving instructor m/f
Salaries
France Travail • 2026
Monthly salary
A truck driver's salary varies according to the distance covered (national/international), overnight allowances and seniority. These amounts, collected in September 2026 based on the previous 12 months, are rough estimates excluding bonuses; the total received may be significantly higher with overtime and travel allowances.
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Frequently asked questions about this job
Essential points
Category C or CE heavy goods driving licences are essential, supplemented by the Mandatory Initial Minimum Training (FIMO). The Freight Transport Driver Professional Qualification then allows for rapid entry into the job.
A truck driver generally drives heavy goods vehicles on long-distance routes, while a delivery driver handles more local deliveries using lighter vehicles.
A national driver makes trips within France, while an international driver crosses borders and often needs to speak a foreign language as well as handle customs formalities. Both profiles share the same core skill set.
The job involves long driving hours, sometimes at night or on weekends, as well as being away from home for several days for long-distance routes. Strict compliance with regulatory driving and rest times is an integral part of daily life.
A beginner truck driver generally earns around €1,900 gross per month excluding bonuses, with this amount increasing with seniority, additional qualifications (ADR) and distances covered.
Yes: with experience, a truck driver can move into freight chartering, transport operations, or vehicle driving instruction.
Yes, this job is one of the most emblematic professions on the official list of shortage occupations in France, with one of the highest volumes of job offers on the job market.
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Other job titles for this role
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This job description serves as a general reference describing the role, duties, and scope of the Truck driver (M/F) position within the Transport and Logistics sector. It aims to help candidates understand the realities of the profession, and to help companies/recruiters understand the profile, associated skills, as well as the recruitment solutions offered by Actual group.