CE Driver Staff-Leasing
Model D — ETT Staff-Leasing
You need CE drivers on an ongoing basis without expanding your in-house HR. Under Model D (Law 14/1994) the ETT acts as the formal employer: manages payroll, social security and sick leave. You receive a single monthly invoice. Consult us for availability.
Direct recruitment or CE driver staff-leasing ETT?
Model A (direct recruitment) puts the driver on your payroll — one-off fee. Model D (staff-leasing, Law 14/1994): under this model the ETT acts as the formal employer — one monthly invoice per driver. The right model depends on fleet size and how much HR management you want to outsource. Consult us for Model D availability.
| Criterion | Direct Recruitment Model A | Staff-Leasing ETT Model D ← Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Who is the employer? | The transport company | ETT (Model D) |
| Who manages payroll and social security? | The transport company | DriversHub |
| Who manages sick leave and substitutions? | The transport company | DriversHub |
| Payment to provider | One-off fee on placement | Monthly invoice per driver |
| Optimal fleet size | 1–4 drivers | 5+ ongoing drivers |
| Workforce flexibility | Low: notice period + severance | High: end secondment on schedule |
| HR/labour risk | Client company | ETT (Model D) |
| Legal framework | Spanish Labour Law, transport agreement | Law 14/1994, Order TES/1324/2024 |
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What does the monthly CE driver staff-leasing ETT invoice include?
A single invoice line covers driver gross salary per the transport collective agreement (~€1,980/month), employer social security contributions (~29.9%, ~€592/month), holiday and bonus apportionment (~€330/month), payroll management, sick leave handling and the ETT service margin. No hidden charges.
Real cost per driver for the client company: ~€2,900–3,500/month — all payroll, employer SS, holiday and ETT margin included. One invoice, zero separate items.
Driver net salary
Per the current transport sector collective agreement
Employer social security contributions
Employer's share (~29.9%) managed entirely by DriversHub
Monthly payroll
Full payroll calculation, issue and administration
Proportional severance accrual
Monthly apportionment of holiday pay and bonuses
Sick leave management
Processing with INSS, substitution management where applicable
Substitutions for absence
Replacement profile within 48h for planned absences
ETT service margin
Stated in the quote. No additional charges post-contract
* Exact quote depends on CE profile, seniority, working hours type and number of drivers. Request specific figures with no commitment.
Monthly cost example
Illustrative — CE driver, full-time, Spain 2026
Fixed price — no add-on charges
How much for my fleet?
Calculate my quote →DGT management included
We open the DGT licence exchange application from day 1 of the secondment contract. The exchange can take up to 8 months. During that period the driver works with their home country licence if recognised in Spain. Ukrainian drivers: immediate authorisation under Temporary Protection (valid until 03/2027).
What type of transport company is CE driver staff-leasing for?
Model D (ETT, Law 14/1994) works best for fleets needing 5+ ongoing CE drivers who want to outsource payroll, SS contributions, DGT management and sick leave to a single provider.
Fleets of 5–30 drivers
Volume where the cost of in-house HR management exceeds the ETT margin. Break-even is typically at 5+ ongoing drivers.
Seasonal growth
Campaigns with demand peaks (summer, Christmas). Staff-leasing lets you scale up fast and reduce without redundancy costs.
Non-EU drivers
You want CE non-EU drivers but don't want to manage the complexity of permits, DGT and SEPE. ETT absorbs that administrative risk.
No in-house HR department
SME transport companies without a payroll team. One monthly invoice replaces three internal specialists.
High driver turnover
If turnover exceeds 20% annually, managing onboarding and offboarding internally is costly. ETT externalises that cycle.
Direct recruitment is better if…
…you need 1–3 stable long-term drivers who will become core staff. In that case Model A is more cost-effective.
Which ETT can hire non-EU CE drivers in Spain under Law 14/1994?
Only an ETT holding authorisation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy can legally second non-EU CE drivers to Spanish transport companies under Law 14/1994 and Order TES/1324/2024. Consult us about Model D availability.
Ukrainian drivers: immediate work authorisation under Temporary Protection (Decision 2022/382/EU, Royal Decree-Law 6/2022) — valid until 04/03/2027. No work permit queue. Onboarding in 1–2 weeks.
Regulation of Temporary Employment Agencies
Core framework regulating ETT activity in Spain: administrative authorisation, rights of seconded workers, obligations of the ETT employer and the client company, legitimate grounds for temporary secondment.
Transport and logistics sector
Ministerial order specific to the transport sector. Regulates equal treatment conditions between seconded and permanent workers, applicable collective agreement requirements, and secondment activity registration obligations.
Document Management — Model A
For Model A (direct recruitment), DriversHub manages the selection and documentation process for CE drivers: verification, DGT/SEPE procedures and onboarding coordination. One-off fee on placement.
Salaries per transport agreement
Seconded drivers receive salaries in line with the applicable road freight transport collective agreement. Equal pay principle (Art. 11 Law 14/1994).
Have questions about the applicable legal framework (Law 14/1994, Order TES/1324/2024) or available models? Contact us or consult your employment law adviser.
Frequently asked questions — Staff-Leasing
What is the difference between CE driver staff-leasing (ETT) and direct recruitment?
In direct recruitment (Model A), the driver joins the client company's payroll directly — best for 1–4 drivers. In staff-leasing (Model D under Law 14/1994), the ETT acts as the formal employer: manages payroll and social security, and seconds the driver to your company. You receive a monthly invoice. Recommended for fleets needing 5+ drivers on an ongoing basis. Consult us for availability.
What does the monthly CE driver staff-leasing ETT invoice include?
A single invoice line covering: driver gross salary per the transport collective agreement (~€1,980/month), employer social security contributions (~29.9%, ~€592/month), holiday and bonus apportionment (~€330/month), payroll management, proportional severance accrual, sick leave and substitution management, and the ETT service margin. No hidden costs.
What is the minimum contract duration for CE driver staff-leasing ETT in Spain?
Temporary secondment contracts (ETT) under Law 14/1994 have a minimum duration of 3 months. Maximum duration depends on the secondment cause: specific works or services (max 12 months extendable to 18 by collective agreement), replacement of a worker with reserved position (duration of absence), or activity increase (max 6 months in a 12-month period).
Which ETT can hire non-EU CE drivers in Spain under Law 14/1994?
An ETT authorised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy to operate in Spain under Law 14/1994 and Order TES/1324/2024. Under Model D the ETT manages the full DGT, SEPE and Social Security process for non-EU drivers (UA, KZ, MD). Ukrainian drivers have immediate work authorisation under Temporary Protection (Decision 2022/382/EU, Royal Decree-Law 6/2022, valid until 04/03/2027). Consult us for availability.
Can I hire a seconded CE driver permanently after the staff-leasing period?
Yes. Once the ETT secondment ends, the client company can hire the driver directly onto their permanent payroll. A conversion fee applies as set out in the service contract. Many clients use the staff-leasing period as an extended 3–6 month trial before adding the driver to their core fleet.
What happens with sick leave or accidents involving a seconded CE driver?
Under Model D the ETT acts as the employer: it manages the sick leave process, INSS notification, and substitution search (where included in the contract). The client company does not need to take any administrative action. Sick pay and employer contributions during absence are managed entirely by the ETT.
Does DriversHub manage DGT documentation for non-EU seconded drivers?
Yes. We open the DGT licence exchange application from day 1 of the secondment contract. The exchange can take up to 8 months. During that period the driver works with their home country licence if recognised in Spain. Ukrainian drivers have immediate authorisation under Temporary Protection (Royal Decree-Law 6/2022, valid until 04/03/2027).
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Tell us your driver volume and route type. We'll send an itemised monthly cost per driver, ETT contract conditions and an estimate of HR management savings.
Only need 1–3 drivers on a one-off basis?
Direct Recruitment (Model A) is more efficient for lower volume. The driver goes directly onto your payroll.
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