How to verify a Driver C+E CV — official standards
A Driver C+E CV rarely fails on driving skill — it fails on paperwork. Candidates list "international transport, 10 years experience" without stating which licence categories they hold, whether Code 95 is still valid, or which ADR classes they were actually trained for. When applications arrive from several countries, formats differ and the decisive dates sit on the licence card, not in the CV.
The reference points are public: Directive 2006/126/EC for licence categories, Directive (EU) 2022/2561 for Code 95, ADR 2025 for dangerous goods, Regulations (EU) 165/2014 and (EC) 561/2006 for tachograph and driving times, EN 12195-1 for cargo securing and ATP for refrigerated loads. A rigorous check maps every claim in the CV to one of these — and asks for the document that proves it. WorkerProof does this automatically, verified 3× per CV.
What a strong CV must contain
The CV should name the exact categories under Directive 2006/126/EC — C, CE, C1E — not just "truck driver". Categories carry validity dates and medical requirements, so the expiry date belongs in the CV too.
Professional driving of C/C+E requires the initial qualification plus 35 hours of periodic training every five years under Directive (EU) 2022/2561. Look for the marking "95.DD.MM.YY" next to the category on the licence, and ask for the training certificate behind it.
A basic ADR course is different from the specialisations for tanks, explosives (class 1) or radioactive material (class 7). The CV should state which of these the candidate holds and that the certificate matches the current ADR 2025 edition cycle.
Under (EU) 165/2014 every professional driver has a personal driver card recording all driving. A strong CV names the card and shows the candidate works within the driving and rest limits of (EC) 561/2006 (9–10 h driving per day, minimum rests).
Load restraint is checked at the roadside against EN 12195-1: lashing capacity, friction, angles and number of straps. Expect the CV to mention load-securing training or the load types secured, not only "loading and unloading".
If the candidate claims refrigerated or food transport, the CV should reference ATP: insulated/refrigerated vehicles with FRC class plates and documented cold chain with temperature recorders. Vague "frigo experience" is not evidence.
⚠️ Red flags to watch for
Questions to ask the candidate
- 01Which licence categories do you currently hold under Directive 2006/126/EC, and what are the expiry dates on the card?
- 02What exactly does the Code 95 marking on your licence read — "95.DD.MM.YY" — and when did you last complete the 35 hours of periodic training?
- 03Which ADR 2025 modules do you hold: basic only, or also tanks, class 1 (explosives) or class 7 (radioactive material)?
- 04How do you handle your driver card and daily records under (EU) 165/2014, and how do you plan a route to stay inside the 9–10 hour driving limits and rest periods of (EC) 561/2006?
- 05How do you calculate load restraint to EN 12195-1 — lashing capacity, friction and strap angles — and what do you check before an unloading you supervise?
The official standards behind the score
WorkerProof checks every CV against this verified matrix.
- Directive (EU) 2022/2561 — Code 95 (CPC)
- Directive 2006/126/EC (licence categories)
- ADR 2025 (dangerous goods)
- Reg. (EU) 165/2014 (tachograph)
- Reg. (EC) 561/2006 (driving time)
Frequently asked questions
What is Code 95 and how do I check it on a CV?
Code 95 is the professional driver qualification under Directive (EU) 2022/2561: an initial qualification plus 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years. Compliance is marked as "95.DD.MM.YY" next to the category on the driving licence, so ask for the licence and read the date, not just the CV line.
Is C+E enough to hire a driver for professional haulage?
Category CE under Directive 2006/126/EC covers driving a truck with trailer, but professional driving also requires Code 95 under Directive (EU) 2022/2561. CE plus a valid Code 95 is the full professional package for heavy haulage; categories also carry validity dates and medical requirements.
How do I verify an ADR certificate?
ADR is the UN/UNECE agreement for dangerous goods by road, renewed every two years — the current edition is 2025. Check that the certificate covers the basic course and any specialisations you need for tanks, explosives (class 1) or radioactive material (class 7).
Why do driving times matter when hiring, not just when dispatching?
Regulation (EU) 165/2014 mandates the digital tachograph and a personal driver card recording all driving, and Regulation (EC) 561/2006 sets maximum driving times of 9–10 hours per day plus minimum rests. Violations mean heavy fines for the employer too, so a candidate's understanding of these rules is part of the hiring risk.
Does WorkerProof confirm that a qualification is recognised in my country?
No. WorkerProof verifies documents and the claims made in the CV against the official standards for the trade — Directive 2006/126/EC, Directive (EU) 2022/2561, ADR 2025, (EU) 165/2014, (EC) 561/2006, EN 12195-1 and ATP — with each CV verified 3×. Decisions on legal recognition remain with the competent authorities. You can run a free check on one CV to see the output.
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