In fact, the remuneration of the novices stipulated in the collective agreement is approximately 1,700 euro gross per month. With ten years of experience, an average salary of 2400 euros gross is recorded.

In addition to basic pay, drivers receive reimbursements for accommodation and meals as well as bonuses.

A bonus for working at night

Higher rates are calculated for work at night, between 21:00 and 6:00 in the morning. The bonus is 20%. the normal hourly rate irrespective of the category of the employee concerned. Depending on the contract that the driver concludes with the carrier, this bonus may be replaced by the granting of equivalent compensatory leave.

Drivers can also get a higher hourly rate if they work more than 35 hours a week.

Per-diem rates for truckers in France

In addition to remuneration rates, the collective agreement also specifies per-diems for meals and accommodation. The rates specified in the table below are valid from April 1, 2018 and apply only to companies that are members of one of the Convention Collective federations.