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Summary

The presenter shares his personal experience joining Girteka as a driver from Mogilev, Belarus. His main message is that the company can be an entry point for people without long-haul experience. However, applicants should compare employers by their overall operating conditions and take-home pay—not just the advertised rate per kilometre.

Hiring and onboarding

• A recruitment intermediary helped him assemble employment documents and arrange a visa. Applicants should request the current document checklist directly, since requirements and training arrangements may change.
• He recalls completing four days of training, a test drive, and an internship. He says training may now be available remotely, but recommends confirming current details with the recruiter.
• In his account, drivers also take a second test drive after the internship before going out independently.
• He describes his own visa progression as three months, then six months, and later two years.
• He recommends budgeting roughly US$500 for the application process and related expenses, including documents and travel. This is his estimate, not a stated company fee.

Internship and preparation

• Bring essentials rather than overpacking: hygiene items, basic clothing, and a small amount of cash for food or unexpected expenses.
• Practice with your own GPS or navigation device. Learn to enter coordinates and intermediate stops before the internship.
• Study driving and rest-time rules in advance. The presenter considers navigation and understanding work-time limits foundational skills.
• Prioritize safe, steady driving practice. He says new drivers often struggle to keep the vehicle on a consistent line and advises asking the mentor for more time behind the wheel.
• Take selective notes. Focus on processes you need to understand; copying everything without context may not help. Learn documents and border procedures through practice, and ask when unsure.
• During an internship, observe the assignment workflow and paperwork, but don’t expect to master every administrative detail immediately.

Operating workflow

According to the presenter, assignments arrive on an in-cab tablet. The driver uses the provided coordinates to travel to loading, customs, border, and unloading points, then closes the assignment and waits for the next one. A manager is assigned to the truck and can be contacted for clarification.

He says road restrictions and local procedures can vary, so drivers should ask experienced colleagues or their manager about routes. Toll payments are generally handled through the vehicle system; some countries require vignettes purchased through the tablet.

Pay models and employer comparison

The subtitles use “circles” and “cadence” inconsistently, so the exact definitions and pay examples are not fully clear. The presenter’s broad distinction is that one arrangement involves repeated Russia/Belarus–Europe trips, while another offers a more predictable compensation structure.

Figures he cites include:

• About 11 Russian rubles per kilometre as an example for circle-based work.
• Typical mileage of around 8,000–10,000 km per month, with earnings he describes as varying roughly from 50,000 to 150,000 rubles, depending on mileage and other conditions.
• A reference to €65 per day and roughly €1,500 in monthly pay. The transcript does not make clear which arrangement these figures apply to, so they should be treated as approximate examples rather than reliable current rates.
• Waiting time can be unpaid in some circumstances, including delays at borders, customs, or unloading. He notes that payment may depend on how long the driver has been waiting.

His practical recommendation is to compare the total monthly result, taking into account kilometres driven, unpaid downtime, paid waiting or unloading, routes, and the manager—not just the headline rate per kilometre. He also stresses that work experience and route organization can affect earnings substantially.

Career advice

• For inexperienced drivers, his advice is to start with a company willing to hire and train them, gain practical experience, and move later if the job is not a good fit.
• Reviews can reveal problems, but he cautions that no company is perfect and that individual outcomes may depend on routes, workload, and the assigned manager.
• He recommends accepting an opportunity to drive independently after training if the required checks are passed, rather than delaying out of fear. He believes the first months provide much of a driver’s practical learning.
• When arranging an internship with another driver, he advises contacting people close to the actual start date and avoiding multiple tentative commitments.

Key figures and timelines

Item Figure cited Estimated upfront budget About US$500 Training in his experience 4 days; current format may differ Internship Approximately one route cycle Test drives Before and after the internship, according to his account Visa examples 3 months, then 6 months, later 2 years Monthly mileage example 8,000–10,000 km Per-kilometre example About 11 RUB/km Earnings range he cites Roughly 50,000–150,000 RUB/month Other pay figures mentioned €65/day and about €1,500/month; arrangement unclear

Presenter/source: Seryoga (“Серёга Дальнобой”), speaking from his personal experience; channel: СЕРЕГА ДАЛЬНОБОЙ.