Anyone planning to operate a vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes for commercial freight transport must demonstrate specialised qualifications under the German Professional Driver Qualification Act (BKrFQG).
Anyone planning to operate a vehicle weighing over 3.5 tonnes for commercial freight transport must demonstrate specialised qualifications under the German Professional Driver Qualification Act (BKrFQG). The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) provides information and administers the examinations.
Here you will find the Model Statutes for Freight Road Transport (PDF, 335 KB)
Examination question catalogues are available here:
Question Catalogue for Professional Drivers in Passenger Transport 2026
Question Catalogue for Professional Drivers in Freight Transport 2025
- Relevant in topic:
- Service Portal
- Key areas:
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- Technical and Professional Competency Examinations
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