Truck Driver Jobs in Romania
Romania's trucking sector is booming. International routes to Germany and Italy pay significantly above domestic rates. With your EU citizenship and CE license, the entire European market is open to you.
Truck Driver Job Market in Romania
| Average Monthly Salary | RON 4.000-9.000 (approximately €800,- – €1.800,-) |
| Open Positions Estimate | 5.000+ |
| License Required | Permis CE + Atestat profesional |
| Top Cities | Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi, Brasov |
Driving in Romania
Routes
Growing domestic logistics sector. Strong international transport to Germany, Italy, and across Europe. Many Romanian companies operate EU-wide fleets. Black Sea port logistics from Constanta.
Home Time
Domestic drivers return home daily in most cities. International drivers on European routes work 3-6 week rotations. Many Romanian drivers spend extended periods in Germany, Italy, or Spain.
Working Conditions
Domestic salaries lower but international route pay competitive. Rapidly growing automotive and logistics sector. Infrastructure improving with new motorways.
Why Drive in Romania
- International routes to Germany and Italy pay €1.400,- – €1.800,-+, significantly above domestic rates
- Romania's transport sector is among the fastest-growing in the EU, creating abundant opportunities
- Strong community of Romanian drivers across Europe with established support networks
- Growing domestic logistics driven by e-commerce and manufacturing expansion
Truck Driver Jobs by City in Romania
Jobs in Brasov
Avg. salary: RON 4.500-9.500 (approximately €900,- – €1.900,-)
View jobsJobs in Bucharest
Avg. salary: RON 5.000-10.000 (approximately €1.000,- – €2.000,-)
View jobsJobs in Cluj-Napoca
Avg. salary: RON 5.000-10.000 (approximately €1.000,- – €2.000,-)
View jobsJobs in Iasi
Avg. salary: RON 4.500-9.000 (approximately €900,- – €1.800,-)
View jobsJobs in Timisoara
Avg. salary: RON 5.000-10.500 (approximately €1.000,- – €2.100,-)
View jobsFrequently Asked Questions
Domestic salaries range from RON 4.000 to RON 6.000 per month (€800,- – €1.200,-). International routes to Germany, Italy, or across Europe pay RON 7.000-9.000+ (€1.400,- – €1.800,-). Many Romanian drivers working internationally earn significantly more than domestic positions.
International routes to Germany and Italy pay €1.400,- – €1.800,-+ per month compared to €800,- – €1.200,- for domestic routes. As an EU citizen, you can work in any member state without a visa. The trade-off is longer time away from home, typically 3-4 week rotations. Many drivers start domestically and transition to international routes once they have experience.
Your Romanian Permis CE and Atestat profesional are valid across the EU. You need a digital tachograph card and, for some loads, ADR certification. As an EU citizen, you have the right to work in any EU country without a work permit.
Germany, Italy, and Spain are the top employers of Romanian truck drivers. Germany offers the highest pay, Italy is geographically closer, and Spain has a large Romanian community. Fyndaro lists verified positions across all these markets.
Many drivers have had negative experiences with middlemen agencies. Fyndaro eliminates the middleman by connecting you directly with employers. You chat with the company, negotiate your terms, and there are no agency fees deducted from your pay.
Useful Resources
- IRU Driver Shortage Report — International Road Transport Union global driver shortage data
- EU Driving Time Regulations — Official EU rules on driving hours and rest periods
- UNTRR (Romanian transport union)
- ARR (Romanian road authority)
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