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Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kaufmann/-frau - Eisenbahn- und Straßenverkehr

This recognized vocational training program qualifies you for organizational and commercial tasks in transport companies and freight forwarding agencies. You will learn to efficiently plan and manage the transport of goods and passengers, and serve as an important point of contact for customers and service providers.

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What you do

  • Plan and optimize transport routes for goods and passenger traffic
  • Advise customers, prepare offers, and process orders
  • Process freight documents, customs formalities, and delivery papers
  • Schedule tours for truck drivers, train personnel, or couriers
  • Calculate costs, issue invoices, and monitor incoming payments
  • Process damage claims and complaints
  • Communicate with national and international partners

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or Abitur
  • Very good German language skills (at least B2)
  • Organizational talent and problem-solving ability
  • Strong communication skills and customer orientation
  • Interest in logistics, geography, and economic contexts
  • Good mathematical and IT skills (MS Office)
  • Resilience and flexibility

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in areas such as hazardous goods transport, international logistics, or freight forwarding
  2. 2Further training to become a certified specialist (Fachwirt) in freight transport and logistics
  3. 3Advancement to management positions (e.g., Team Leader Dispatch, Department Manager)
  4. 4University studies in logistics management, business administration, or transport systems (with university entrance qualification)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,150 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or Abitur; Very good German language skills (at least B2); Organizational talent and problem-solving ability; Strong communication skills and customer orientation.

Where can I find open Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Commercial Clerk – Rail and Road Transport

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.