# Professional Truck Driver Training (Freight Forwarding)

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Professional truck driver training for freight forwarding is a mandatory qualification for drivers in commercial goods transport, established under EU Directive 2003/59/EC and transposed into national law across member states.

Professional truck driver training for freight forwarding is a mandatory qualification for drivers in commercial goods transport, established under EU Directive 2003/59/EC and transposed into national law across member states. The programme covers vehicle operation, safe and eco-efficient driving, road traffic and social regulations, plus freight-specific content such as load securing, transport documentation, and consignee communication. The qualification consists of an initial Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) at career entry and a periodic 35-hour refresher cycle every five years. Freight forwarders and hauliers must track compliance to manage liability and pass roadside enforcement checks. This qualification is distinct from the ADR certificate, which specifically governs the carriage of dangerous goods and is obtained separately.

**Source:** [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32003L0059](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32003L0059)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Professional Truck Driver Training (Freight Forwarding) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32003L0059 |

---

*Logistics Glossary — Freight Academy: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding)*

*Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding)*

*JSON summary: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding/llm-summary?lang=en](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/professional-truck-driver-training-freight-forwarding/llm-summary?lang=en)*