Driver CV Example

A driver CV is built on clearly showing your licence categories, the certifications you hold (Driver CPC, tacho card) and a safe driving record. Employers look for which vehicles you have driven and your history behind the wheel. Keep it one page, ATS-friendly and free of photos or personal details.

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Sample Driver CV

Gary Thompson

HGV Driver (Class 1)

Birmingham, UK

Summary

10 years of HGV and multi-drop delivery experience. Clean record for safe local and long-distance driving. Holds a Driver CPC and digital tachograph card, and is diligent about vehicle maintenance.

Experience

HGV Driver · National Logistics Ltd

Apr 2018 – Present
  • Clean long-distance driving record with 0 accidents and 0 penalties.
  • Optimised daily delivery routes to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Carried out daily vehicle walkaround checks, preventing breakdown-related delays.

Delivery Driver · Parcel Courier

Sep 2014 – Mar 2018
  • Completed 60+ local deliveries per day on time.
  • Received positive customer feedback on service.

Skills

Category C+E LicenceDriver CPCDigital Tacho CardRoute PlanningVehicle MaintenanceSafe Driving

Education

GCSEs · Local Secondary School (2008 – 2012)

What to Highlight in a Driver CV

  • Put your licence categories (B, C, C+E) and certifications (Driver CPC, tacho card) at the very top.
  • Highlight a clean driving record: "0 accidents, 0 penalties".
  • State which vehicle types you have driven (artic, rigid, van).
  • Say whether your experience is local (multi-drop) or long-distance (trunking).

Technical Skills

  • Licence (B/C/C+E)
  • Driver CPC & tacho
  • Safe driving
  • Route planning
  • Basic vehicle maintenance
  • Navigation

Soft Skills

  • Attention
  • Responsibility
  • Time management
  • Patience

Common Mistakes

  • Not listing your licence categories and certifications — the most critical filter.
  • Not stating your driving record (accident/penalty history).
  • Skipping which vehicles you have driven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which documents go on a driver CV?

Licence categories, Driver CPC, digital tachograph card and, if relevant, an ADR (dangerous goods) certificate. Most job ads require these.

Does my driving record matter?

Very much. A clean record (no accidents, no penalties) is a strong advantage — always state it.

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