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As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the minimum wage for truck drivers in Turkey is 25,500 TL per month as of January 2026. Overtime pay must be calculated at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 45 per week. Employers must also provide social security contributions on top of this base amount.

As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, applicants for professional driver roles need a valid C1 or CE category license plus an SRC 3 or SRC 4 certificate issued after 2025 training. At least 2 years of documented commercial driving experience must be shown on the application form.

As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, drivers may work a maximum of 45 hours per week with daily driving limited to 9 hours. Annual paid leave starts at 14 days after the first year and increases to 20 days after 5 years of service.

As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, applicants must submit a valid national ID, driving license, SRC certificate, health report from a certified doctor, and a criminal record certificate dated within the last 6 months. All documents must be uploaded to the İŞKUR portal before 31 December 2026.