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Professional Driver (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Berufskraftfahrer/in

The training to become a professional driver (Berufskraftfahrer/in) is a recognized dual vocational training program in Germany, lasting 3 years. It qualifies you for freight transport and passenger transport in the industrial and commercial sector.

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What you do

  • Safely transport goods and passengers
  • Load and unload vehicles
  • Plan and optimize driving routes
  • Perform maintenance and care tasks on the vehicle
  • Process delivery documents and waybills
  • Adhere to legal driving and rest periods
  • Maintain customer contact and coordinate deliveries

Requirements

  • Minimum secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent)
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Good sense of direction and resilience
  • Class B driving license (often required, C/CE acquired during training)
  • Good German language skills (B2 level)
  • Flexibility and willingness to work varying hours

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific vehicle types (e.g., hazardous goods, heavy transport)
  2. 2Further training as a Master in Road Transport (Kraftverkehrsmeister/in)
  3. 3Dispatcher in freight forwarding or logistics companies
  4. 4Professional driver instructor

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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 Professional Driver (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Professional Driver (m/f) Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Professional Driver (m/f) Ausbildung?

Minimum secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent); Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Sense of responsibility and reliability; Good sense of direction and resilience.

Where can I find open Professional Driver (m/f) Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 265 open positions at 158 companies, for example at Deutsche Post DHL, ALDI Nord, and EDEKA.

How to apply as a Professional Driver (m/f)

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.