The Finnish Vehicles Act requires truck, bus, lorry and combination vehicle drivers to have a professional qualification in the transport of goods and passengers on board. Vocational training includes training in the requirements of a driver, on road safety and the safety of the driver and the carriage, and on professional practice in the transport and other functions of the driver.
The job of a truck driver is to carry the goods, to load and unload the cargo, to take care of the transport documents and to provide customer service. In addition, the work includes car maintenance and minor repairs. The work requires independence, responsibility and punctuality. The rules governing the working hours and rest periods of drivers are uniform throughout the European Union and the EEA.
“When a man makes a mistake, it's just a mistake. When a woman blunders, she can't.” - Jenna Keinänen, 20
”I am the first truck driver in my family and proud of it.” - Eveliina Heiskanen, 24