Truck Driver Jobs in Sweden
Sweden offers strong truck driver salaries, collective-agreement protections, and steady demand across domestic distribution, port logistics, timber, and Scandinavian routes. Winter driving skills can improve job options.
Truck Driver Job Market in Sweden
| Average Monthly Salary | SEK 32.000-48.000 (approximately €2.900,- – €4.300,-) |
| Open Positions Estimate | 2.000+ |
| License Required | Category CE (Körkort kategori CE) |
| Top Cities | Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala |
Driving in Sweden
Routes
Domestic distribution across long distances, port logistics from Gothenburg, Scandinavian routes to Norway and Finland, and cross-border to Denmark.
Home Time
Sweden is geographically large. Regional drivers in Stockholm or Gothenburg return home daily. Long-haul routes to northern Sweden or cross-border runs may require 2-4 days away.
Working Conditions
Strong union agreements. Good rest facilities along major routes. Winter driving skills essential (October-April). Competitive benefits packages.
Why Drive in Sweden
- Strong Scandinavian salary range and employment protections
- Demand across Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, northern routes, port logistics, and timber transport
- Winter-driving and specialist freight experience can improve earning potential
- Free driver profiles and direct employer chat on Fyndaro
Truck Driver Jobs by City in Sweden
Jobs in Stockholm
Avg. salary: SEK 32.000-42.000 (approximately €2.800,- – €3.700,-)
View jobsJobs in Uppsala
Avg. salary: SEK 30.000-40.000 (approximately €2.600,- – €3.500,-)
View jobsJobs in Gothenburg
Avg. salary: SEK 31.000-41.000 (approximately €2.700,- – €3.600,-)
View jobsJobs in Malmö
Avg. salary: SEK 30.000-40.000 (approximately €2.600,- – €3.500,-)
View jobsFrequently Asked Questions
Truck drivers in Sweden usually earn SEK 32.000 to SEK 48.000 per month. Long-haul, timber, ADR, and specialist roles can sit toward the higher end of the range.
Most truck driver jobs in Sweden require a Category CE license, Driver CPC or equivalent professional qualification, and a digital tachograph card.
Basic Swedish or English can be enough for some international or port roles. Domestic delivery and customer-facing work usually benefit from conversational Swedish.
Yes. Winter-driving experience is valuable in Sweden, especially for northern routes, timber transport, and long-distance work during October to April.
Yes. Drivers can create a free profile, view verified truck driver jobs in Sweden, and chat directly with transport companies.
Useful Resources
- IRU Driver Shortage Report — International Road Transport Union global driver shortage data
- EU Driving Time Regulations — Official EU rules on driving hours and rest periods
- Sveriges Akeriforetag
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