Non-EU Workforce Import: Takt Recruitment’s Solution to Romania’s Professional Driver Shortage
Romania’s transport sector is facing one of its biggest challenges in recent decades: a severe shortage of professional truck and bus drivers. In an industry where demand far exceeds the domestic supply, companies are being forced to seek alternative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. One of the most promising answers comes from outside the European Union — specifically, from India — through the comprehensive services offered by Takt Recruitment, a leading company in international recruitment and qualified labor import in the transport industry.
Why India?
India is home to a vast pool of experienced truck and bus drivers, known for their hands-on expertise, professional attitude, and high level of work discipline. Takt Recruitment has developed a strategic partnership with training centers in India, including the establishment of its own truck testing facility, where candidates are evaluated, trained, and refined before being brought to Romania.
A Complete, Tested, and Reliable Solution
What we offer Romanian transport companies is far more than just recruitment — it is a comprehensive service package covering every step of the process:
- Careful selection of candidates from India, based on each client’s specific requirements
- Practical testing at our truck facility in India, ensuring real-world driving skills
- Professional training and upskilling aligned with EU standards
- Assistance in obtaining european driving licenses (C/CE or D/DE categories) – where necessary – and required professional certifications (Code 95, etc.)
- Full support with visa applications, work permits, and residency procedures
- Assisted integration into the workplace in Romania and ongoing post-arrival support
All these services are conducted legally, transparently, and in full compliance with current Romanian and European legislation.
Addressing the Real Needs of Romanian Transport Operators
We are already working with both large and mid-sized companies across Romania, involved in domestic and international freight as well as passenger transport. In recent months, we’ve accompanied several clients on visits to India, where they had the opportunity to personally evaluate candidates, witness practical driving assessments, and experience the professionalism of our tailored recruitment process firsthand. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and proves that this niche solution works effectively.
A Legal, Safe, and Sustainable Process
We understand that importing labor from outside the EU comes with its own set of bureaucratic and administrative challenges. That’s why Takt Recruitment handles the entire process — from recruitment to arrival in Romania and final integration into your team. All procedures adhere to the standards of the Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration, and we maintain full transparency in our partnerships.
Exclusive Advantage: Our Own Training Facility in India
One of the greatest strengths of our recruitment process is the private driving and testing facility in India, where clients can conduct in-person candidate selections. Drivers undergo hands-on assessments, psychological evaluations, and theoretical preparation. By the time they arrive in Romania, they are already familiar with European standards and ready to start work efficiently and with minimal delay.
Solutions for All Types of Transport
We provide skilled candidates for a wide range of transport roles:
- Road freight transport (C, CE trucks)
- International freight and EU community transport
- Passenger transport (buses, minibuses – D, DE categories)
- Urban distribution and regional delivery
Whatever your company’s specific needs, we can tailor the recruitment process to suit your operations.
Conclusion: The Future of Transport Is Global
The shortage of professional drivers in Romania is not a temporary issue — it is a long-term reality that will only intensify in the coming years. International recruitment, especially from countries like India, offers a viable, safe, and efficient solution. With the expertise and full-service support of Takt Recruitment, this process becomes not just possible, but predictable and cost-effective.
If you’re a transport operator looking for well-trained, reliable professional drivers, contact us today. We are ready to be your strategic partner in recruiting non-EU labor for your transport operations.
