Track A. Workforce mobilization
Hire Drivers in Saudi Arabia
Emboard sources drivers for logistics operators, contractors, private employers and passenger-transport companies, with license verification and mobilization coordinated centrally.
Common specializations
- Light-vehicle drivers
- Heavy-vehicle (trucks & trailers)
- Bus & passenger transport
- Equipment operators
- Household drivers
Typical timeline
8-14 weeks
Compliance & verification
- • Source-country driving-licence verification and Saudi licence conversion coordinated after arrival.
- • Attestation of personal documents per source-country and Saudi requirements.
- • GAMCA / Wafid Gulf-approved medical exam in the source country.
- • Embassy visa stamping, flight, arrival and Iqama processing tracked in one dashboard.
Mobilization steps
- 1
Manpower request
Submit role, headcount, salary, contract terms and country of origin through the Emboard dashboard.
- 2
Sourcing & shortlisting
Vetted partners in the source country pool candidates against your JD; you review shortlists in one interface.
- 3
Attestation & documentation
Personal documents attested per source-country and Saudi requirements; contract prepared bilingually.
- 4
Medical (GAMCA / Wafid)
Candidates complete the Gulf-approved medical exam in the source country; results uploaded to the pipeline.
- 5
Visa stamping
Work visa issued through the Saudi embassy in the source country; every step tracked in real time.
- 6
Mobilization & arrival
Flights, airport pickup, accommodation, and Iqama processing coordinated end-to-end after landing.
Top source countries for drivers
One platform for employer and employee
An employer dashboard and a personal onboarding journey for every hire, laborer to executive.
Employer dashboard
Track every candidate in real time: documents, medical, visa, mobilization, instead of chasing updates from multiple agencies.
Personal onboarding journey
Each employee gets a clear checklist of documents and tasks from acceptance to first day.
Live notifications
Instant updates for every event, delivered to employee, employer, and the ops team.
Human support
Dedicated coordinator per account, available in English and Arabic through a unified inbox.
FAQ: hiring drivers
How long does it take to hire drivers?
Typically 8-14 weeks from request to arrival, depending on attestation and embassy scheduling.
Do you support heavy-vehicle and equipment operators?
Yes: light and heavy vehicles, bus and passenger transport, and equipment operators are all covered.
Who handles Saudi driving-licence conversion?
Emboard coordinates post-arrival licence conversion and medical registration alongside Iqama processing.
Which countries do you source drivers from?
Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sudan are the strongest corridors.