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@Thrifty

I am looking for the same thing

Hi,

1. Legal Residency & Job Sponsorship

To immigrate, you generally need a Portuguese employer to offer you a contract or a valid job promise. With that contract, you apply for a Work Visa (Type D) at a Portuguese consulate in the US before moving

2. Converting Your CDL to a Portuguese License

Portugal allows citizens from OECD countries (including the US) to exchange their foreign license for a Portuguese one (carta de condução) through the IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes—the Portuguese equivalent of the DMV).

3. Major Portuguese Transport Fleets

If you want to apply directly to the fleets, several massive logistics companies in Portugal regularly hire foreign drivers.  You can get in touch with them (they have forms for spontaneous submissions) and ask any questions you may have.

1. Transportes Paulo Duarte: One of the largest transport groups in Portugal, specializing in food liquids, fuel tankers, and refrigerated transport. They have a massive fleet and are constantly running international routes.

1. Rodo Cargo: Based in the logistics hub of Carregado, they handle massive national and international vehicle transport. They consistently post high-volume openings for Category CE drivers.

1. Luís Simões: A massive Iberian logistics giant. While they require drivers to hold the proper EU credentials, their sheer scale means they have dedicated HR departments used to dealing with international paperwork and onboarding.

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