The aim is to improve road safety within the European Union. For this reason, self-employed and employed drivers who carry out road haulage or passenger transport on public roads for which a C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D or DE driving license is required must provide proof of a special qualification.
In addition to the required driving license, drivers must obtain an initial qualification to enter the profession.
As part of the basic qualification, special activity-related skills and knowledge (e.g. technology, road safety, rational fuel consumption, driving and rest times, health) are taught. You are then obliged to take part in further training every five years to refresh and update the skills and knowledge you have acquired.
The basic qualification and regular further training are documented by entry in the driver qualification certificate. This is valid for a maximum of 5 years.