C+E allows driving articulated lorries and heavy combinations; you must first pass the C license tests.

Category C1 is available from age 18 and is valid for smaller commercial truck work.

The Certificate of Professional Competence (CQC) is mandatory for all commercial truck drivers.

CPC includes road safety, driving law, and load securing training to meet EU Directive 2003/59.

Italian law requires eyesight, hearing, and general health tests before issuing or renewing a truck license.

Category C licenses are valid for 5 years (3 after age 65); failure to renew means you cannot drive commercially.

Non-EU drivers must exchange their commercial license for an Italian one to work legally.

Commercial truck insurance must meet Italian and EU minimum coverage standards for liability.

ADR training is required to transport dangerous goods legally and safely in Italy.

Penalties can exceed €4,000 plus a driving ban until proper licensing is obtained.

Moving from C1 to C, or C to C+E, requires additional theory and road tests.

Italian regulations require a short mandatory wait to allow for further training.

Oversized or overweight loads require municipal or regional authorization in Italy.

Trucks must have all legal lighting, reflective panels, and warning signs in place for night driving.

These rules cover transport duration, rest stops, and vehicle requirements for animal safety.

New license holders face zero-tolerance alcohol limits and may have speed restrictions.

Driving with a suspended license can lead to fines of over €5,000 and long-term bans.

International commercial truck work requires compliance with all jurisdictions’ licensing and rest regulations.

Failure to report health issues that affect driving may lead to license revocation and liability in accidents.