Fyndaro Blog
Expert insights on truck driving in Europe — salary guides, career advice, industry trends, and tips for drivers and transport companies.
Posted Workers Directive for Transport Companies: A 2026 Compliance Guide
The Posted Workers Directive is the single most common compliance gap for transport companies operating drivers across EU borders. Fines are real — €10.000+ per infringement in Germany, France, and the Netherlands — and the Mobility Package I has only sharpened enforcement since 2022.
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Code 95 / Driver CPC: The Complete Guide for European Truck Drivers
Your CE license gets you behind the wheel. Code 95, also known as Driver CPC, is what makes that license actually worth anything on payday. Under EU Directive 2003/59/EC, every commercial truck driver operating for hire and reward must hold this qualification.
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How to Hire Truck Drivers in the Netherlands: A Guide for Transport Companies
The Netherlands is one of the tightest driver markets in Europe. TLN estimates that Dutch transport is short more than 15.000+ professional drivers, and Rotterdam port volumes alone keep demand persistently high.
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Truck Driver Jobs in Germany 2026: What You Need to Know Before Applying
If you are a professional truck driver considering Germany in 2026, the demand is real and measurable. The BGL estimates that German road transport is short between 80.000 and 100.000 professional drivers, with roughly 15.000 to 20.000 additional retirements every year and far fewer new drivers entering the profession to replace them.
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Truck Driver Jobs in the Netherlands 2026: What You Need to Know Before Applying
If you are a professional truck driver looking at the Netherlands right now, the timing is good. The country is short more than 15.000+ drivers, wages sit among the strongest in Europe, and Rotterdam — the continent's busiest port — keeps freight moving 24 hours a day.
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CE License Requirements in Europe: What Every Truck Driver Needs to Know
If you want to drive articulated trucks, drawbar combinations, or any heavy goods vehicle pulling a trailer across Europe, one qualification sits at the centre of everything: the CE license. It is the gateway credential for long-haul transport work, international freight, and the best-paid driving jobs on the continent.
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How to Hire Truck Drivers in Poland: A Guide for Transport Companies
Poland is Europe's 4th largest trucking market and home to one of the deepest driver pools on the continent. More than 900.000 Poles hold commercial driving licenses, and Polish hauliers move a significant share of cross-border freight across Europe.
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Truck Driver Salary in the Netherlands 2026: Complete Guide
The Netherlands pays among the highest truck driver wages in Europe, and the gap between what drivers think they can earn and what employers are actually paying in 2026 is wider than most realise.
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EU Truck Driver Shortage: The 2026 Overview
Europe now faces a shortage of approximately 600.000 truck drivers in 2026, according to the International Road Transport Union — a figure that has grown steadily over the past decade. The shortage affects every corner of the supply chain, creating pressure for transport companies and real opportunity for qualified drivers.
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How to Hire Polish Truck Drivers for German Routes
Germany's transport sector faces a shortage exceeding 80.000 drivers, and domestic recruitment alone cannot close the gap. Poland has one of the largest pools of professional truck drivers in Europe — cross-border hiring between Poland and Germany is already standard practice for many of Europe's largest transport operators.
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Truck Driver Salary in Poland 2026: Complete Guide
Poland is one of Europe's most active trucking markets, employing over 600.000 professional drivers. The average truck driver salary in Poland in 2026 falls between PLN 6.000 and PLN 9.000 per month (approximately €1.400,- to €2.100,-), depending on route type, experience, and certifications.
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How to Hire Truck Drivers in Europe: A Guide for Transport Companies
Hiring a qualified truck driver in Europe now takes an average of 6 to 8 weeks. In Germany alone, over 80.000 driving positions remain unfilled. Across the EU, the IRU estimates a combined shortage exceeding 400.000 drivers. This guide covers every channel, cost, and compliance requirement you need to hire successfully.
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