Truck and Long Distance Drivers
Post vacancies for lastebilsjafor and vogntogsjafor roles running the long north to south corridors and onward into Sweden, Denmark and continental Europe.
For Norwegian Employers
Hire Professional Drivers in Norway
Publish your driver vacancies on FastDriver.eu, reach candidates across the Norwegian counties, elsewhere in Europe and in eligible international markets, and manage applications yourself. Norway's work permit route turns on formal qualifications rather than experience alone, and the section below explains what that means for driver hiring.
Direct employer hiring • EEA and European reach • Residence permit guidance when required
A Driver Job Portal Built for Norwegian Employers
FastDriver.eu connects Norwegian hauliers, distribution companies, seafood transport operators, bus companies and delivery businesses with drivers looking for work.
Publish a genuine vacancy, state the licence category, describe the routes and the shift pattern, and receive applications directly. Be specific about winter conditions and mountain crossings, because a route over the passes in February is a different job from Oslo distribution. Browse current Norwegian listings at www.fastdriver.eu/jobs/norway.
FastDriver.eu is a specialised driver job portal. It is not a recruitment agency or a temporary employment agency, it does not employ drivers and it does not lease workers.
Your company reviews the applications, interviews the candidates, inspects the original licence and qualification documents, and signs the employment contract under the applicable collective agreement. The hiring decision stays with you.
Advertise the Driver Roles Your Fleet Needs
Norwegian employers recruit across seafood and long distance haulage, regional distribution, construction supply and passenger transport. State the licence category, the county and the winter conditions the route involves.
Seafood and Temperature Controlled Drivers
Advertise for drivers moving fresh fish and processed seafood from the coast to the European market, work that runs to export deadlines and tolerates very little delay.
Bus and Coach Drivers
Publish roles for bussjafor on urban and regional networks, school and target group transport, and express coach services.
Distribution and Delivery Drivers
Advertise distribusjonssjafor, varebilsjafor and bud positions in parcel networks, grocery delivery and urban logistics in the larger cities.
Tanker, ADR and Specialist Drivers
Reach ADR sjafor, tankbilsjafor, timber and heavy transport drivers serving the fuel, forestry, aluminium and construction sectors.
Use a job title only where it genuinely matches the role. Unrelated titles added for traffic produce applications you will only reject.
Driver Hiring Across the Norwegian Counties
Norway is divided into counties, and the country is extremely long. A vacancy in Troms and one in Rogaland describe very different working lives.
Fish farming and processing along the coast generate a steady flow of temperature controlled transport heading south towards the European market.
Mountain crossings, chain requirements and seasonal closures affect routing and scheduling for a large part of the year.
Oil, gas and onshore industrial activity support heavy haulage and project transport, particularly along the south western coast.
Long distances and ferry crossings mean many freight roles involve overnight runs, and passenger services in sparsely populated counties follow patterns unlike those in the cities.
Where Norwegian Employers Are Hiring Drivers
Naming the county is essential in Norway. Candidates need to know whether the role means a city commute or a posting in the far north.
Norwegian Driver Job Titles and the Terms Candidates Search
Norwegian drivers search in Norwegian, and the vocabulary distinguishes vehicle types clearly.
Lastebilsjafor is the standard term for a lorry driver, while vogntogsjafor specifically means articulated work. Yrkessjafor is the broader professional driver term used in training and regulatory contexts.
Passenger roles use bussjafor, and delivery work appears as distribusjonssjafor, varebilsjafor and bud.
Candidates state their licence class and their yrkessjaforkompetanse, which is the Norwegian professional driver qualification corresponding to code 95, along with ADR where held.
Experience of winter routes and mountain crossings is mentioned constantly in profiles, and it is worth naming in the requirements because it genuinely separates candidates.
Publish in Norwegian for the domestic market and add English, which reaches both the resident international workforce and candidates elsewhere in the EEA.
Recruit Drivers Locally, Across Europe or Worldwide
FastDriver.eu operates as a European driver job portal and allows candidates in other parts of the world to discover and apply for suitable Norwegian vacancies.
Norwegian employers may receive applications from drivers based in Norway, the other Nordic countries, EEA and EFTA states, the wider European region, Asia, Africa, Gulf countries, North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and other eligible international markets.
Norway is part of the European Economic Area, so EEA and EFTA nationals may work here without a permit, registering after arrival. For most Norwegian driver vacancies this is the practical recruitment pool.
For third country nationals the main route is the skilled worker permit, and it is stricter than employers sometimes expect. It requires completed higher education, or a completed vocational programme of at least three years at upper secondary level for which there is a corresponding Norwegian programme, or special qualifications built on long experience.
A driving licence with the professional qualification is not by itself enough. Norway does run a vocational programme for professional drivers, so the question is whether a candidate's training corresponds to it, and that should be assessed before you make an offer. Pay and conditions must also be no poorer than is normal in Norway. Drivers can check their own position through our driving licence eligibility guidance.
FastDriver.eu can provide process guidance and document coordination when a candidate needs support. It does not make government decisions and cannot promise an approval.
Licences, Driver Qualification and Experience
State the licence class and the route conditions. In Norway the second is not decoration.
Freight roles use C and CE, with C1 and C1E for lighter rigid vehicles. Passenger transport uses D and D1, with DE and D1E where a trailer is drawn. Delivery work sits in class B.
Professional drivers need the Norwegian professional driver qualification, which corresponds to code 95 and is maintained through periodic training. A digital tachograph driver card is required for in scope work and ADR training for dangerous goods.
Winter driving competence is the requirement employers add most often beyond the formal documents. Chains, mountain crossings and Arctic conditions in the north are practical skills that no certificate records, so ask about them directly at interview.
For a third country candidate, establish early whether their training is recognised as corresponding to a Norwegian vocational programme, since that determines whether the skilled worker route is open at all.
Experience requirements are set by operators. Seafood transport looks for reliability against export deadlines, long distance work for route and hours management. FastDriver.eu can present candidate information, but verifying original documents remains the employer's responsibility.
How FastDriver.eu Supports Norwegian Employers
Job Publication
Publish driver vacancies in Norwegian or English with the licence class, county and route conditions set out clearly.
Vacancy Promotion
Extend reach across the EEA, which is where most realistically recruitable driver candidates are.
Direct Applications
Applications reach your team directly, with no agency between you and the driver.
Candidate Discovery Support
Support in reaching drivers who match your licence and route requirements, without any promise of a specific candidate.
Permit and Visa Guidance
Guidance on the skilled worker route, the qualification question and the job offer confirmation the employer provides.
Relocation Coordination
Coordination of travel, arrival, identity number and tax card steps when an international candidate is hired.
Flexible Employer Options
Employer options can be arranged around single vacancies, seasonal peaks or larger recruitment rounds, and are agreed separately with your company.
Posting a Driver Vacancy in Norway
Norwegian drivers read adverts for the vehicle, the county and the collective agreement position.
Give the company name, the county and the depot the driver reports to, and say whether the work is local, national or international.
State the vehicle type and licence class, the professional qualification position, and whether ADR or crane certification applies.
Say how many drivers you need, what experience you expect and whether winter and mountain route experience is essential.
Describe the schedule honestly, including overnight runs, ferry legs and seasonal variation, and set out pay under the applicable collective agreement.
Confirm the start date, say whether housing assistance is offered, and be realistic about whether a non EEA candidate could meet the skilled worker conditions.
Your company sets and honours the final employment terms.
Hiring a Driver in Norway
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Submit your requirement
Tell us the role, the county, the licence class and how many drivers you need.
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Publish and promote
The vacancy goes live in Norwegian, English or both, and is promoted to relevant candidates.
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Review the applications
Applications arrive directly for your team to assess.
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Interview and check
You interview, inspect the original licence and qualification documents, and confirm winter and route experience.
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Hire your chosen driver
Your company issues the employment contract under Norwegian law and the applicable collective agreement.
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Permit and relocation steps if needed
Where a permit is required, your company confirms the job offer and may apply on the driver's behalf with written authorisation. Support can be agreed separately.
Employer Checklist for Norwegian Driver Vacancies
Work through these before publishing. For non EEA candidates, the qualification question belongs at the start rather than after the interview.
Company and role
- Registered company details; county and depot; role title in Norwegian or English
Vehicle and licence
- Vehicle type; class B, C1, C, CE, D1 or D; professional driver qualification; tachograph driver card; ADR or crane where relevant
Experience and routes
- Experience expected; local, national or international work; winter and mountain crossings; ferry legs and export deadlines
Schedule and pay
- Shift pattern; overnight runs; collective agreement; pay no poorer than is normal in Norway
International candidates
- EEA candidate or skilled worker route; whether training corresponds to a Norwegian vocational programme; employer confirmation of the job offer; housing assistance
Complete each section before your vacancy goes live.
Employer Responsibilities in Norway
The Norwegian employer is responsible for the following.
For many work permit types the employer must confirm the job offer before the application can be submitted, a measure introduced to reduce fraudulent offers. The immigration authorities also scrutinise educational documentation closely for certain countries of origin, so genuine, verifiable paperwork matters more here than in most markets.
FastDriver.eu does not issue any government approval.
FastDriver.eu cannot guarantee applications, candidate availability, candidate suitability, interview attendance, hiring outcomes, qualification recognition, licence recognition, residence permits, visas, processing times or continued employment.
Misleading vacancy content may be removed from the platform.
This page is general information for employers and is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FastDriver.eu?
A specialised driver job portal used across Europe. Norwegian employers publish driver vacancies and receive applications directly from candidates.
Is FastDriver.eu a bemanningsbyra?
No. It is a job portal, not a staffing or temporary employment agency, and it does not lease workers. Your company employs the driver directly.
Which Norwegian employers can use the platform?
Legally operating transport and logistics companies, hauliers, seafood transport operators, fleet operators, bus and coach operators and delivery businesses.
Can we publish vacancies in Norwegian and English?
Yes, and both are useful. English reaches the resident international workforce as well as candidates elsewhere in the EEA.
Can we recruit drivers from the EEA?
Yes. Norway is in the European Economic Area, so EEA and EFTA nationals may work here without a permit and register after arrival. For driver roles, this is the main practical pool.
Can we recruit drivers from outside the EEA?
It is possible but harder than in many countries. The main route is the skilled worker permit, which turns on formal qualifications rather than driving experience alone.
Is a driving licence with code 95 enough to qualify?
No. The skilled worker permit requires completed higher education, a vocational programme of at least three years at the upper secondary level for which there is a corresponding Norwegian programme, or special qualifications based on long experience.
Does Norway have a vocational programme for drivers?
Yes, there is a professional driver programme;o the question is whether a candidate’s training aligns with it. Establish that before making an offer rather than after.
Are there quotas or a lottery?
No. Norway applies no annual quota or lottery to skilled worker permits. The constraints are the qualification and pay requirements, rather than the number of places.
Does the employer take part in the application?
Yes. In many cases, the employer must confirm the job offer before the application can be submitted, and may apply on the driver’s behalf with written authorisation.
What are the pay requirements?
Pay and working conditions must be no worse than the norm in Norway for the occupation and location. Norway has no statutory minimum wage, so collective agreements set the reference point.
Is code 95 required in Norway?
Yes. Professional drivers need the Norwegian professional driver qualification, which corresponds to code 95, and it is maintained through periodic training.
Should we mention winter conditions in the advert?
Yes. Mountain crossings, chains and Arctic conditions in the north genuinely separate candidates, and naming them saves interviews with drivers who would not want the work.
How long does it take to hire an international driver?
There is no fixed timeline. An EEA candidate can usually start quickly. A skilled worker application depends on the qualification assessment and the Directorate’s processing, and can take considerably longer.
What does it cost to use FastDriver.eu as an employer?
Options depend on the number of vacancies, the promotion level and the support you need. Terms are agreed with your company in advance.
How do we start hiring?
Submit the employer enquiry with your company details and driver requirements, or post the vacancy directly. Your team then reviews the applications and selects the driver.
Start Hiring Professional Drivers in Norway
Submit a driver requirement or publish a vacancy, and reach qualified candidates across the Norwegian counties, elsewhere in Europe and in eligible international markets.
Norwegian employers recruit, select and employ their chosen drivers directly.
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
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