What certificates does a truck driver need in Romania?
A truck driver cannot set off with the driving licence alone. He also needs the professional certificate, the tachograph card and the medical clearances. Below you see the full list and the validity periods.
Short answer
- A C or CE driving licence, depending on the vehicle and the trailer.
- The CPC professional certificate for freight, mandatory above 3.5 tonnes in hire-and-reward transport.
- The certificate is valid for 5 years and is renewed through a 35-hour periodic training course.
- A driver tachograph card, issued by the road authority, also valid for 5 years.
- Valid medical and psychological clearances, plus an ADR certificate if dangerous goods are carried.
The documents and their validity
The mandatory documents of a professional freight driver
| Document | Who issues it | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| CPC freight certificate | The road authority, after a course and exam | 5 years, renewed by a 35-hour course |
| Driver tachograph card | The road authority, on request, based on the licence | 5 years |
| ADR certificate | The road authority, after training on the goods class | 5 years |
| Medical and psychological clearance | Authorised units | Periodically, per the rules in force |
Practical example
Example: a driver hired in February has a CPC certificate valid until November. If the company finds out only in November, the driver stays home for weeks until he finishes the 35-hour course, and the truck sits idle. With a 90-day alert, the course is booked in August and no working day is lost.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the tachograph card with the professional certificate; they are distinct documents with separate applications.
- Booking the renewal course in the last month, although places are limited.
- Sending on an ADR trip a driver whose certificate covers a different class of goods.
- Keeping copies of documents only on paper, so the driver has nothing to show at a check.
How 4transports helps
- Each driver record holds the licence category and the expiry dates of the licence and the professional certificate.
- You see expiries in plain view in the driver list; 4transports does not send automatic alerts.
- The driver status (available, on a trip) helps you choose whom to assign to a trip.