Truck and Heavy Vehicle Drivers
Rigid and articulated heavy goods work covering regional distribution, long distance haulage and specialised loads. Employers state the C or CE entitlement, professional qualification and experience they need.
Driver Jobs in France
Explore Driver Jobs Across France
Create your FastDriver.eu profile and explore professional driving opportunities across France. Drivers of every nationality may register and apply for suitable truck, bus, coach, van, delivery, taxi, chauffeur and other driver positions.
Free registration • Different driver categories • Direct employer applications
The Driver Job Market in France
France combines long-distance national haulage, dense parcel and urban delivery networks, agricultural and wine logistics and one of Europe's largest public passenger transport sectors.
FastDriver.eu lets a driver build a single profile, set out licence categories and qualifications, and apply directly to published vacancies.
The platform is open to drivers of every nationality. The right to create a profile is different from the legal right to work in France. Every applicant must meet the requirements of the position and hold the necessary work authorisation, residence status, driving licence and professional qualification.
FastDriver.eu does not employ drivers and does not make the final hiring decision. It operates as a driver job portal that helps candidates and employers connect more efficiently. You can browse the driver jobs currently published for France at any time.
Driver Roles You Can Apply For
French employers publish work across freight, passenger transport, delivery and specialised operations. Check the licence, qualification and experience stated in each vacancy before applying.
Bus and Coach Drivers
Passenger transport involving city buses, coaches, tourism routes, private transport and other authorised services. The required D or DE licence and professional qualification depend on the position.
Delivery and Courier Drivers
Last mile parcel rounds, grocery and food delivery, pharmacy and retail supply. Employers often ask for a car licence, route familiarity and a careful customer facing manner.
Van and Distribution Drivers
Light commercial vehicle work on multi drop distribution, depot transfers and regional supply runs. The licence you need follows the authorised weight and any trailer.
Taxi and Private Hire Drivers
Taxi and private hire driving for drivers who hold the necessary licence plus the separate French passenger transport authorisation.
Chauffeurs and Private Drivers
Corporate and private chauffeur roles for companies, hospitality operators and private households. Employers commonly look for discretion and a strong service manner.
Shuttle and Transfer Drivers
Scheduled shuttle and transfer services for airports, hotels, tourism operators and staff transport. The licence needed depends on vehicle size and seating.
Specialised Vehicle Drivers
Specialised operations including bulk tankers, refrigerated transport, plant and construction vehicles, vehicle recovery and hazardous loads, each with its own certification.
Availability changes constantly. Only positions shown as live vacancies are currently open for applications.
Who Can Create a Driver Profile?
French citizens, EU citizens, EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and third country nationals may create a FastDriver.eu driver profile.
Drivers may register while living in France, in another European country or outside Europe.
A complete profile should accurately show your nationality, current residence, work authorisation, driving licence categories, qualifications, experience, language ability, preferred work location and availability.
Creating a profile does not guarantee that every candidate can legally take every driver position. Eligibility depends on the job, the vehicle, the licence category, the employer requirements and the law in France.
Employers across Ile-de-France, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Pays de la Loire and Normandy publish work through the portal, so select the regions where you can realistically travel or relocate.
Choose Your Preferred Area of France
France has 18 Regions, 13 in metropolitan France and 5 overseas. Each region has its own transport profile, employer base and route patterns. Open the area where you want to work to see the information that applies there.
Driving Licence Categories for Different Roles
The licence required in France depends on the vehicle, the authorised weight, the trailer and the passenger capacity. Always check the category stated in the vacancy.
Category B generally covers cars, taxis, chauffeur work, delivery vehicles and light vans within the legal Category B limits. Category BE may be required for certain Category B vehicle and trailer combinations.
Category C1 applies to medium commercial vehicles above Category B limits but within the C1 limits. Category C is commonly required for rigid heavy goods vehicles and certain special vehicles. Category C1E covers approved C1 vehicle and trailer combinations, and Category CE is commonly required for heavy trucks with trailers or semi trailers.
Category D1 applies to eligible minibuses within the applicable passenger and length limits. Category D is required for many bus and coach positions involving vehicles with more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver. Categories D1E and DE apply to suitable passenger vehicles combined with trailers.
Official category details are published by the French public service portal: work permits for foreign employees.
Code 95 applies through the FIMO initial qualification and FCO periodic training system, with a separate carte de qualification de conducteur issued to professional drivers.
Working in France as an EU, EEA, Swiss or Third Country Driver
France is an EU member state inside Schengen. EU, EEA and Swiss nationals may work without a work permit.
EU and EEA licences are valid in France. Third-country licences may be exchanged where a reciprocal agreement exists with the issuing state, within a limited window after taking up residence, and heavy categories are frequently excluded from exchange.
Drivers who stay in France for more than a short visit should check the applicable residence registration requirements and follow the address registration rules that apply locally.
Third-country drivers generally need a work authorisation obtained by the employer before a long-stay visa acting as a residence permit is issued. Road transport driver occupations have appeared on regional shortage occupation lists, which can waive the labour market test, but the lists are revised and coverage varies by region.
Registration on FastDriver.eu does not give permission to work or live in France. You can check your own starting position through our driving licence eligibility guidance.
FastDriver.eu may provide general guidance where available. It does not make government decisions, sponsor visas or guarantee approval. Never begin work while visiting France without the required authorisation.
Using a Foreign Driving Licence and the Language You Need
EU and EEA licences are valid in France. Third-country licences may be exchanged where a reciprocal agreement exists with the issuing state, within a limited window after taking up residence, and heavy categories are frequently excluded from exchange.
A licence issued outside that group may be subject to different recognition, exchange and testing requirements. Required documents, translations, medical checks and practical test requirements depend on the issuing country, any agreement in place and your personal circumstances. Check the position with the licensing authority in France before you rely on it for professional work.
An international driving permit does not replace a valid national licence. FastDriver.eu may provide general guidance, but it cannot approve, convert, renew or validate a licence. Vacancies may also require Code 95 or the equivalent professional qualification, a valid digital tachograph driver card or ADR certification for dangerous goods.
Language requirements depend on the employer, the passengers, the cargo, the routes and the workplace. French may be important for local delivery, passenger transport, taxi work, customer communication and workplace safety, while some international transport employers accept English or another working language.
You must be able to understand the instructions, safety procedures, transport documents and emergency communication required for the position.
The employer will check your original licence, professional qualification, driver card, work authorisation and employment history before you begin work, so keep every document current and readable.
Driver Support Available Through FastDriver.eu
Profile Creation
Build one structured profile setting out the categories you hold, your employment history, certificates, languages and when you can start.
Vacancy Discovery
Look through live driver adverts and shortlist the roles that suit your licence categories and background.
Direct Applications
Send applications directly to the real vacancies employers publish on the portal.
Employer Visibility
An accurate, complete profile helps the right employers see what you hold and what you have driven.
Document Guidance
See which documents employers usually ask for in the driver category you have chosen.
Licence Information
Get general information on the entitlements and qualifications employers ask for. Formal recognition is always decided by the licensing authority.
Work Permit and Visa Guidance
Request general process guidance when immigration support is available. FastDriver.eu cannot approve or guarantee a permit, visa or residence title.
Relocation Information
Practical detail on arrival, housing and starting work is available where the employer or service includes it.
Create and Manage Your Driver Profile
Creating a basic driver profile on FastDriver.eu is free.
Keep your licence, qualifications, work history, availability and contact details current. An accurate profile helps an employer understand quickly whether you match the vacancy.
You can review the current driver vacancies at any time and apply to the positions that match your licence and experience.
Additional services may be available for a fee. They may affect presentation only, and no paid option influences an employer's decision.
Any fee, duration and service condition is displayed clearly before you purchase an optional service.
Driver salaries and working conditions in France depend on the position, the employer, the licence category, the experience, the route, the schedule, any applicable collective agreement and the responsibilities.
Before accepting, confirm the employer, base location, vehicle, entitlement needed, hours, gross pay, overtime, allowances, housing terms, contract and start date.
How FastDriver.eu Works
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Create Your Driver Profile
Sign up and complete your contact details, nationality, country of residence, where you want to work and when you are free to start.
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Select Your Driver Categories
Choose the types of driver positions that match your licence, experience and professional qualifications.
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Add Accurate Qualifications
Record your licence categories together with any professional driver qualification, tachograph card, ADR certificate and passenger transport authorisation.
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Explore Suitable Vacancies
Read each advert carefully for the entitlement, vehicle, hours, pay, language, route and right to work it requires.
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Apply Through the Portal
Send applications only where your entitlements, experience and right to work genuinely fit the advert.
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Communicate With Employers
A suitable employer may request an interview, references, document verification, a practical assessment or additional information.
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Review the Employment Offer
Before you accept, confirm who the employer is and review the contract, gross pay, deductions, hours, housing and duties.
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Complete Legal Procedures
Complete any required work authorisation, residence, licence, professional qualification and relocation procedures before starting work.
Prepare Your Driver Information
Have these details ready before you register. Upload only genuine, readable and current information.
Identity and CV
Driving Licence
Professional Documents
Right to Work
Preferences
Never purchase a guaranteed job, visa, work permit or licence approval from an unknown person.
Apply Safely and Provide Accurate Information
Give honest detail on your identity, entitlements, driving history, qualifications, languages and work authorisation.
Do not list an entitlement or certificate you do not actually have, because originals are checked before you start.
No genuine employer asks for payment in return for a promised job, visa or permit. Treat any such request as fraud.
Check the employer is real and review the contract, salary and accommodation arrangements before making travel plans.
Wait for a written offer before handing in notice or booking travel.
The platform connects drivers and employers. It does not promise a job and it does not decide immigration matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can drivers of any nationality register?
Yes. Drivers of every nationality may create a profile. Registration does not automatically confirm the legal right to work in France.
Is this page only for truck drivers?
No. It covers truck, bus, coach, van, delivery, courier, taxi, chauffeur, shuttle and specialised vehicle work.
Is FastDriver.eu a recruitment agency?
No. FastDriver.eu is a specialised driver job portal. Employers publish vacancies and make their own hiring decisions.
Does creating a profile guarantee a driver job?
No. A profile lets you apply for suitable published vacancies. Selection always rests with the employer.
Is registration free?
Yes. Creating a basic driver profile is free. Optional visibility or support services may be offered separately and are priced clearly before purchase.
Can I apply for a Category B driver job?
Yes, where the vacancy asks for that entitlement. Many delivery, van, taxi and chauffeur roles are based on the ordinary car category, subject to vehicle weight limits.
Which jobs commonly use a Category B licence?
Parcel and food delivery, courier work, light van distribution, taxi and private hire work, chauffeur driving and some shuttle and transfer roles.
Which licence is needed for truck driving?
Rigid heavy goods vehicles usually require Category C, and heavy combinations with a trailer or semi-trailer usually require Category CE. Category C1 and C1E cover the lighter ranges.
Which licence is needed for bus driving?
Category D is required for most bus and coach work with more than eight passenger seats. Category D1 covers eligible minibuses, and D1E and DE apply where a trailer is attached.
Is Code 95 required for every driver job?
No. Code 95 applies to certain professional truck and passenger transport activities. It is not required for every driver category.
What is the professional driver qualification called here?
Code 95 applies through the FIMO initial qualification and FCO periodic training system, with a separate carte de qualification de conducteur issued to professional drivers.
Do all drivers need a tachograph card?
No. A digital tachograph driver card is required for work covered by the applicable driving and rest time rules, mainly in heavier goods and passenger transport. Lighter delivery and taxi work is often outside that scope.
Do taxi drivers need additional authorisation?
Usually yes. Taxi and private hire work usually requires separate local or national authorisation in addition to a driving licence. Requirements differ by area, so check before applying.
Can delivery drivers apply?
Yes. Parcel, food, retail, medical and business delivery vacancies are published where employers offer them.
Can van drivers apply?
Yes. Van and light commercial distribution work is included. The licence required depends on the authorised weight of the vehicle and whether a trailer is used.
Are chauffeur jobs included?
Yes, where employers publish them. Chauffeur and private driver roles often require passenger service experience, discretion, and good communication.
Are bus and coach vacancies included?
Yes. City bus, coach, tourism, school and private passenger transport roles are covered when employers publish them.
Can a non-EU driver register?
Yes. Anyone may create a profile. Whether you can take a specific job depends on your work authorisation and residence status, which government authorities decide.
Is a work permit required?
France is an EU member state within the Schengen area. EU, EEA and Swiss nationals may work without a work permit. Nationals of other countries normally need work authorisation before starting work.
Can FastDriver.eu guarantee a work permit?
No. Work permits are decided by the competent authorities in France. FastDriver.eu cannot approve, sponsor or guarantee one.
Can FastDriver.eu guarantee a visa?
No. Visa decisions rest entirely with the responsible authorities. Be cautious of anyone who offers a guaranteed visa in exchange for payment.
Is an EU driving licence recognised in France?
A valid EU or EEA driving licence is generally recognised in France, although validity, medical and professional qualification rules may still apply.
Can I use a non-EU driving licence in France?
A licence from outside the EU and EEA is treated differently. Exchange or conversion is often required once you become resident, and testing may apply depending on the issuing country.
Does FastDriver.eu convert driving licences?
No. The competent licensing authority handles licence exchange, conversion, and recognition. FastDriver.eu can only provide general guidance.
Do I need to speak French?
The language requirement depends on the job. French may be important for passenger communication, delivery work and workplace safety. Some international employers accept another working language.
Is professional experience required?
It depends on the vacancy. Some employers accept newly qualified drivers, while others ask for a minimum period of relevant experience with the vehicle type.
Can employers contact me directly?
Yes. A complete, accurate profile helps relevant employers understand your licence categories, qualifications, and availability.
Can I apply while living outside France?
Yes. Many drivers apply from abroad. Select the regions you could realistically work in, starting with options such as Île-de-France, then complete any required work authorisation, residence and licence procedures before you begin work.
How do I start?
Create a driver profile, add accurate licence and experience information, select France as your preferred location and apply for suitable vacancies.
Ready to Find a Driver Job in France?
Create your FastDriver.eu profile, add your driving licence, professional experience and preferred driver category, then explore suitable opportunities with employers across France.
FastDriver.eu is a driver job portal. Employers make their own hiring decisions and employ selected candidates directly.
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
This content is reviewed and updated periodically to maintain accuracy and relevance.
